Gripper Assembly
AssemblyOpposing vertical dies that grip the wire or rod, holding it concentrically while header forges the upset. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Gripper Assembly
4 top-level lines as of r180768| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Gripper Die | upset-forging-machine-gripper-upper-die | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Lower Gripper Die | upset-forging-machine-gripper-lower-die | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Gripper Cylinder | upset-forging-machine-gripper-actuator | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Die Cooling System | upset-forging-machine-gripper-cooling | 1× | 1 | · | part |