Machine Forging: A Treatise on Bolt, Nut and Rivet Forging and the Application of Forging Machines to Forming, Welding and Upsetting Operations on Machine Parts (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Douglas Thomas Hamilton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656721359 ISBN 13: 9780656721351

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Forge smarter with a practical guide to bolt, nut, and rivet forging

Discover how machine tools transformed metal work from slow hand forging to fast, repeatable production. This book explains the kinds of forging machines, dies, and techniques that power modern bolt and rivet manufacturing, with clear illustrations of how each component fits into the process.

In plain language, it covers the evolution of bolt heading, riveting, nut forging, and general forging operations, including safety features and real-world machine layouts. You’ll gain a solid sense of how these tools save time, reduce waste, and improve part quality in factory settings.

• Descriptions of stop-motion and continuous-motion headers and when each is used
• Step-by-step operation overviews for bolt, rivet, and nut forming
• Insights into dies, tooling, and the role of precision in forging
• Illustrations that show typical machines, layouts, and safety considerations

Ideal for readers of industrial history and practicing shop engineers alike, this edition offers a practical look at forging machines, dies, and the processes that shape machine parts. It helps you understand both the science and the hands-on craft behind efficient metal forming.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656721359
• ISBN 13: 9780656721351
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 122