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Default I saw an incredible steam forging hammer in Chicago

On Fri, 08 Jun 2018 07:12:25 -0700, Gunner Asch
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On Fri, 08 Jun 2018 07:08:58 -0700, Mayla wrote:

On Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:00:30 -0700, Gunner Asch
wrote:

On Thu, 07 Jun 2018 17:16:39 -0700, Mayla wrote:

On Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:19:20 -0700, Gunner Asch
wrote:


Thats 60,000 Tons..per square inch btw

Area is what, 10' x 10'? What's the total force work out to?
chuckle

Depends on the size of the content of the dies.


Assume 10' X 10' as I said, and empty platens. What is the total
force?


The total force if adjusted to max loading, is 60,000 tons per square
inch.


Can you provide a cite for your number? Perhaps you could compare it
to other industrial processes you've encountered in your vast
experience.