Mechanical forging press parts

Description

The various part of a mechanical press used for forging metalworking processes, such as cams, cranks and toggles in the preset, a ram, upper die, lower die, and others.

Alternative labels

machine fashioned stamp units
machine fashioned stamp segments
machine fashioned stamp components
mechanical forging press sections
mechanical forging press components
mechanical forging press segments
mechanical forging press units
machine fashioned stamp sections

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Mechanical forging press parts is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Mechanical forging press worker: Mechanical forging press workers set up and tend mechanical forging presses, designed to shape ferrous and non-ferrous metal workpieces including pipes, tubes and hollow profiles and other products of the first processing of steel in their desired form by use of preset, compressive forces provided by cranks, cams and toggles at reproducible strokes.

Optional knowledge

Mechanical forging press parts is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Forge equipment technician: Forge equipment technicians maintain and repair forge machinery such as presses and material handling equipment. They perform evaluations of the equipment, perform preventative maintenance activities, and repair faults. They also assist in the installation of the equipment and ensure proper functionality.

 


 

References

  1. Mechanical forging press parts – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022