Gripper Die Mechanism
AssemblyPair of split dies, one fixed and one moving, that clamp the bar across its diameter and hold it against the heading force; the side gripper slide closes the moving die just before the ram advances and opens it for kick-out and re-grip. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Gripper Die Mechanism
8 top-level lines as of r180805| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stationary Gripper Die | upsetter-forging-machine-stationary-die | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Moving Gripper Die | upsetter-forging-machine-moving-die | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Gripper Slide | upsetter-forging-machine-gripper-slide | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Die Holder | upsetter-forging-machine-die-holder | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 5 | Kick-Out Pin | upsetter-forging-machine-kickout-pin | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 6 | Stock Stop | upsetter-forging-machine-stock-stop | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 7 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 8 | Oil Seal | oil-seal | 2× | 2 | · | part |