With every blow that is struck on a forge hammer, shock and vibration is imparted to all components of the machine. At mating joints, metal spalling, cracking and chipping may occur. Rods, nuts, and bolts can be broken. Scale flying from the forging can get behind and under the key guide and other important areas, causing metal to be scarred or gouged out. The use of pads at other above-anvil locations can greatly reduce maintenance and downtime. You can see more information regarding isolating forging hammers in Isolated Foundations, and Machine Tool Foundations. If you would like to know more about vibration and how it affects your equipment, see our Frequently Asked Questions about vibration in particular.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 September 2005 )
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