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Hot forging (open die)
...Energy rating of hammers range from 500 to 40,000 kg-m. Hydraulic presses are used for large forgings such as large turbine shafts. They are slow in operation and the workpiece often requires to be reheated several times. In most cases shaping of the component relies on the skill of the forgemaster. Larger workpieces are supported by chain slings or semi-automatic...