Ironworker

Overview

Ironworker Prototype

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.

See Research for more information.

Open Source Metal Hole Puncher - Prototype I from Open Source Ecology on Vimeo.

Product Ecology

Uses

• Furnace Steel
• Welded parts

Creates

• CEB arm holes
• LifeTrac treads and plate holes

See Product Ecologies for more information.

Components

• Hydraulic Ram
• Controls
• Press
• Die

OSE Project Status/Schedule

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

See Also

• Hole Puncher Die
• 120 Ton Hole Puncher
• Blog Announcement

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