drop forge
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Definition
- Noun:
- A heavy machine tool for shaping metal: A "drop forge" is a type of forging press that uses a heavy, falling weight or ram to force hot metal into a die, creating a shaped part. It is designed for producing large, strong metal components.
Usage
- Noun:
- The factory uses a massive drop forge to shape the steel axles for trucks.
- Operating a drop forge requires specialized training due to the extreme forces involved.
Advanced Usage
- "to drop-forge" (verb, less common): The process of shaping metal using a drop forge.
- The company will drop-forge the titanium alloy to achieve the required strength.
Variants and Related Words
- Drop hammer: A similar forging device where a heavy weight is lifted and then dropped onto the workpiece.
- Forging press: A broader category of machines that shape metal by applying pressure, which includes drop forges.
Synonyms
- Forging hammer: A general term for hammers used in forging metal.
- Stamp press: A press that uses a die to stamp or shape metal.
Related Terms
- Die: The shaped mold or tool in a drop forge that gives the hot metal its final form.
- Forging: The manufacturing process of shaping metal using localized compressive forces.
Noun
- device for making large forgings