Drop Forge Machine Structure and Material

I would like to know, as I have intentions of constructing a small drop forging machine, with a small drop forging pneumatic cylinder, capable of exerting a blow of 10 tons. Can you tell me if a cast steel frame will hold-up fairly well, and not shatter or crack like cast iron? If you would be so kind as to reply, I could provide a bit more information.

Hello,

This really depends on the geometry as well as the height / speed that the machine will be operating with. The best recommendation I can suggest is to run some FEA analysis on the design to see how it will hold up. I have experience running this kind of analysis and can assist you if interested. Please feel free to contact me.

Aadil Noor

Sr. Design Engineer

aadilnoor@gmail.com

Dear sir The cast steel frame can surely work perfectly for you. A steel casting is quite simillar to something built up in a Mild steel fabricated structure. The geometry of the structure can be determined based on the the loads or forces being generated in drop hammer. These forces can be used as inputs for FEA. This first part can ensure that the structure is safe by design. Then the second part comes into play, the practical aspect. The frame which is casted needs to be tested for internal defects like cracks, warpages, inclusions, etc. This can be checked by means for non destructive testing methods like ultrasonic, magnetic particle tests, etc. Once this is ensured you are free to go ahead with the installation for your drop forging machine. do let me know if you have any more queries. Regards K.Kaarthic