chandru Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I have been trying to get an old CECO (Chambersburg )hammer (BLOWMATIC) erected.I have been able to get the machine on its feet, but struggling to make it work.The solenoid controlled Pneumatic system was not effective and the valve was refusing to move and the hammer kept swinging with no controls.i decided to set up a lever system pedal operated to make the valve work.I have fabricated all the parts and put them in place.I am not sure it will work.Look forward to any tips on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Falzone Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I have been trying to get an old CECO (Chambersburg )hammer (BLOWMATIC) erected.I have been able to get the machine on its feet, but struggling to make it work.The solenoid controlled Pneumatic system was not effective and the valve was refusing to move and the hammer kept swinging with no controls.i decided to set up a lever system pedal operated to make the valve work.I have fabricated all the parts and put them in place.I am not sure it will work.Look forward to any tips on this. Have you got any photos? I don't know a thing about powerhammers (sorry no help there), but I would love to see what yours looks like. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Chandru, How about an intro, where are you located, what is you experience with these hammers, what size is the hammer? I am not familiar with your terminology when describing what parts you are talking about, maybe this diagram could be used. I have some experience with rebuilding these hammers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 The valving is the heart of the hammer in my opinion and trying to bypass it vs get it working will work about as well as bypassing your heart to get you working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandru Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 The valving is the heart of the hammer in my opinion and trying to bypass it vs get it working will work about as well as bypassing your heart to get you working. Thanks for the response.The idea was not to bypass the valve.The trial is to make it work by actuating the valve by lever mechanism rather than by air pressure actuated by Solenoid valves.Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I guess its an "E" not a "L" Never seen one... Ceco-Drop The world’s most popular hammer of its type, the Chambersburg CECO-DROP is an air or steam operated, piston lift, gravity drop hammer. Available with electrical ram stroke control (Model E) or mechanical ram stroke control, the CECO-DROP forges more minutes per hour than a board drop hammer because shutdowns for board replacements and friction adjustments are eliminated. Size for size, the CECO-DROP out produces other gravity drop hammers, at less cost per forging. It has earned a reputation as the “standard” gravity drop hammer (over 700 installations in forge shops around the world). Design Features: !" BLOWMATIC Mark II Control System permits programmed forging sequences using up to 3 different blow energies on Model “E” CECO-Drop and conversions. The Model “E” can interlock with feed devices or robots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandru Posted December 25, 2010 Author Share Posted December 25, 2010 I guess its an "E" not a "L" Never seen one... Ceco-Drop The world’s most popular hammer of its type, the Chambersburg CECO-DROP is an air or steam operated, piston lift, gravity drop hammer. Available with electrical ram stroke control (Model E) or mechanical ram stroke control, the CECO-DROP forges more minutes per hour than a board drop hammer because shutdowns for board replacements and friction adjustments are eliminated. Size for size, the CECO-DROP out produces other gravity drop hammers, at less cost per forging. It has earned a reputation as the “standard” gravity drop hammer (over 700 installations in forge shops around the world). Design Features: !" BLOWMATIC Mark II Control System permits programmed forging sequences using up to 3 different blow energies on Model “E” CECO-Drop and conversions. The Model “E” can interlock with feed devices or robots. Hi I am Chandrasekar from India.You are right I am talking about the CECO Blowmatic hammer only.The valve movement is controlled by Electro-Pneumatic system.i have tried connecting the Solenoid valves but I am unable to control the Blows.(I subsequently am trying to actuate the valve by setting up a lever system.There is a provision for fitting a rocker which can actuate the valve horizontally). Any useful information in the air line connection for solenoid controlled operations is welcome.I am unable to get the manual for this hammer.I look forward to your help. Thanks for your response. Chandrasekar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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