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* Draft of Proposal: 9/4/2019

* Draft of Proposal: 9/4/2019

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* Announced: 9/9/2019

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The Machine I have chosen to pursue is the MZ75 Power Hammer from Ken's Custom Iron. This is not a self contained unit meaning it will run off the air lines running through Hot Metals. This unit was chosen because it had one of the lowest air requirements for a non contained unit. The dies will be able to customize the easiest as they are bolted on disks which the blanks can be purchased for $25 each and the tooling attached how we see fit or need. I decided on a non contained unit to reduce the noise out put it would make during operation. This machine also has a small foot print of 24"x24"x81" as space in the shop is a concern. The MZ75 is one of the cheaper units, but still very durable and easy to maintain.

The Machine I have chosen to pursue is the MZ75 Power Hammer from Ken's Custom Iron. This is not a self contained unit meaning it will run off the air lines running through Hot Metals. This unit was chosen because it had one of the lowest air requirements for a non contained unit. The dies will be able to customize the easiest as they are bolted on disks which the blanks can be purchased for $25 each and the tooling attached how we see fit or need. I decided on a non contained unit to reduce the noise out put it would make during operation. This machine also has a small foot print of 24"x24"x81" as space in the shop is a concern. The MZ75 is one of the cheaper units, but still very durable and easy to maintain.

Here is a link to the hammer: [https://www.kensiron.com/mz75 MZ75]

Here is a link to the hammer: [https://www.kensiron.com/mz75 https://www.kensiron.com/mz75]

The area for where it would live is where the Air canister storage currently is which will be moved to under the storage racks next to the band saw as they occupy a similar amount of space so will require little moving of other equipment. Alternatively the Air rack is moved the hammer rack is put there and the hammer gets put where the hammer rack used to be. Both locations are in close proximity to a Tee connector for the air line so adding a drop for it will be easier and having it in close proximity to the forge is necessary. The machine will also require anchoring and padding to prevent traveling vibration and walking while in use. To accomplish this the machine comes with a pallet to use as a dampener a platform of 4x4 lumber with a rubber machine pad would be a preferable replacement for longevity of the floor and machine.

The area for where it would live is where the Air canister storage currently is which will be moved to under the storage racks next to the band saw as they occupy a similar amount of space so will require little moving of other equipment. Alternatively the Air rack is moved the hammer rack is put there and the hammer gets put where the hammer rack used to be. Both locations are in close proximity to a Tee connector for the air line so adding a drop for it will be easier and having it in close proximity to the forge is necessary. The machine will also require anchoring and padding to prevent traveling vibration and walking while in use. To accomplish this the machine comes with a pallet to use as a dampener a platform of 4x4 lumber with a rubber machine pad would be a preferable replacement for longevity of the floor and machine.

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