Ironworker

Overview


An Ironworker is the amalgamation of 5 machines clubbed into a single engineering wonder, forming the backbone of many fabrication workshops. An Ironworker comprises of a punching machine, a plate shear, a section shear, a punch and shear machine and a coper-notcher.

Generating force using hydraulic systems or mechanical leverage, Ironworker machines can shear, punch holes and notch in steel plates.

Details
Sketchup of prototype 1:  

Product Ecology
Uses
 * Steel
 * parts

Creates
 * arm holes
 * treads and plate holes

See Product Ecologies for more information.

Components

 * Structural Steel
 * Pins
 * Hydraulic Ram
 * Controls
 * Ironworking
 * Press
 * Punch - Die
 * Shear
 * Notcher

Status
The Ironworker is currently in the prototyping phase of product development, with hole-puncher and press variants in active use for CEB and PowerCube fabrication. Future prototypes aim to integrate shearing capabilities and solenoid controls.