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Power hammer
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a heavy-duty mechanical tool used in metalworking that delivers powerful and repetitive blows to shape or forge metal
What is a "power hammer"?
A power hammer is a machine used for shaping and forging metal by delivering rapid, repeated blows to the material. It operates using electricity, air, or hydraulics to drive a heavy hammer that strikes the metal, helping to shape, mold, or flatten it. Power hammers are commonly used in blacksmithing, metalworking, and manufacturing to produce parts or tools, and they can work on both small and large-scale projects. The tool offers increased efficiency and precision, allowing workers to shape metal quickly and accurately.
Examples
The blacksmith used a power hammer to shape the hot metal into a horseshoe.
In the metal shop, a power hammer was used to flatten the steel into thin sheets.
