Die Holders
AssemblySow blocks and keyed die holders carrying the upper and lower dies; the dies meet at the centerline so impressions in both halves form the forging in one blow. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Die Holders
6 top-level lines as of r38940| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Sow Block | counterblow-hammer-upper-sow-block | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Lower Sow Block | counterblow-hammer-lower-sow-block | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Upper Forging Die | counterblow-hammer-upper-die | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Lower Forging Die | counterblow-hammer-lower-die | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Die Locating Key | counterblow-hammer-die-key | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 6 | Die Clamp Wedge | counterblow-hammer-die-wedge | 4× | 4 | · | part |