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Default I saw an incredible steam forging hammer in Chicago

On Thu, 07 Jun 2018 13:46:57 -0500, Jon Elson
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On Wed, 06 Jun 2018 19:49:29 -0500, Ignoramus22513 wrote:

Totally shocking size of this hammer, and incredible operation.

https://www.machinerymoverschicago.c...orging-Hammer/


WOW, had no idea such gear was still in use! What the heck were they
making?

Jon



Even California has bigger forging presses. Most are hydraulically
operated these days. Control is far far better and can be tuned to
whatever you are forging.

http://web.webermetals.com/60000-ton-press/

Thats 60,000 Tons..per square inch btw

I believe Ive posted these job site phots before

31,000 Ton press

https://goo.gl/photos/SSfbczRwjsEtCwyN7

41,000 ton press

https://goo.gl/photos/hEKGca9vzDenPvwU9


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