drop press
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of forging press: A "drop press" is a machine used in metalworking to shape metal parts through the application of sudden, high force. It operates by dropping a heavy weight or ram onto the workpiece placed on an anvil or die.
- Similar to a drop hammer: The term is often used interchangeably with "drop hammer," as both devices use a falling weight to deliver forging force.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The factory uses a large drop press to forge automotive components.
- Operating the drop press requires strict safety protocols due to the immense force involved.
Advanced Usage
- Technical context: In industrial and manufacturing settings, a "drop press" is specified for creating large, heavy forgings where a single, powerful impact is needed to shape the metal.
- The titanium alloy was formed using a 50-ton drop press.
Variants and Related Words
- Drop hammer (n): A forging machine very similar or identical to a drop press.
- The blacksmith used a drop hammer to shape the red-hot steel.
Synonyms
- Forging press: A general term for a press used in forging operations.
- Power hammer: A machine that uses mechanical power to deliver hammering blows.
Noun
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device for making large forgings
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