drop hammer

Thân thiện

A worker operates a drop hammer to shape a hot metal bar.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. device for making large forgings

Từ đồng nghĩa

• drop forge
• drop press