Hammer setup options

There are two types of setup options available for the Hammer process:

• Upsetting, Blocking, and Finishing options –

By default, aPriori assumes that a 3-cavity die is used for each part and the Hammer performs Upsetting hits, Blocking hits, and Finishing hits. It also automatically computes the number of hits of each type required to produce the part. Users can indicate whether Upsetting and Blocking hits are performed, and also override the number of hits of each type.

Note The number of hits of each type also are output on the Part Details tab, as Custom Outputs for the Hammer process. This can be a useful way to inspect values computed by aPriori.

• Number of Hammer Operators –

By default, aPriori assumes that 2 operators are required for the Hammer process. You can override this value if desired. This will affect process labor costs.