drop hammer
Definition
Noun: - A type of forging machine: A drop hammer is a heavy mechanical device used in metalworking to shape hot metal by dropping a heavy weight or ram onto the workpiece placed on an anvil. It is a type of power hammer.
Usage
The term "drop hammer" specifically refers to the industrial forging machine. It is typically used in contexts related to manufacturing, blacksmithing, and metal fabrication. - The factory uses a massive drop hammer to forge the steel axles. - The blacksmith operated the drop hammer to shape the red-hot iron.
Advanced Usage
- "Drop-hammer" as a modifier: The term can be used adjectivally (often hyphenated) to describe related processes or parts.
- The drop-hammer process is essential for creating large, durable components.
- They installed a new drop-hammer die.
Variants and Related Words
- Drop forge (n): A forge equipped with a drop hammer; also the process of forging using such a hammer.
- Power hammer (n): A broader category of forging hammers that includes drop hammers, steam hammers, and air hammers.
- Forging hammer (n): A general term for hammers used in forging.
Synonyms
- Forging press: (Note: While both are forging machines, a press applies gradual pressure, whereas a hammer applies an impact.)
- Power hammer: A more general synonym.
Related Phrases
- To operate a drop hammer: The action of using the machine.
- He is trained to operate the drop hammer safely.
- Drop hammer forging: The specific industrial process.
- Drop hammer forging is ideal for producing high-strength parts.
Noun
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device for making large forgings
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