Drophammer Operator: A description for the drophammer operator job
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Drophammer Operator – Blacksmith, hammer operator Sets up and operates closed-die drophammer to forge metal parts according to specifications, using measuring instruments and handtools: Informs HEATER (forging) 619.682-022 of forging specifications, for example specified quantity and temperature setting. Aligns and bolts specified dies to machine ram and anvil, using scale, rule, square, feeler gauges, shims, and handtools. Positions workpiece onto lower die and depresses pedal to activate ram that repeatedly strikes and forces metal workpiece into die impression. Moves workpiece through series of dies to attain specified detail. May also plan work procedures, select tooling, and operate drophammer to form experimental or developmental parts. May also turn knobs to regulate conveyor speed and feed that automatically carries heated stock from furnace, places stock on anvil, and removes finished workpiece. May also forge unheated metal. May also set stops or turn handles to set specified striking force of ram. May also trim flash from finished forging. May also operate hammer to compress finished forgings to specified tolerances and be designated Restrike Hammer Operator (forging). May also be designated according to type of hammer operated as Board Drop Hammer Operator (forging), Impact Hammer Operator (forging), Steam Hammer Operator (forging).
Job industry: aerospace industry forging
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