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Session: 10. Forging rings
Total Time: 1 hour
Objectives:
* To practice cold-cutting
* To forge rings
Materials: Approximately 20-25' of 3/8"-5/16" mild steel round bar.
Procedures:
Step 1. (5 minutes)
Explain the session objectives and briefly outline the procedures.
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Trainer Notes Explain that the rings forged during this session will be used to practice brazing in Session 11. |
Step 2. (10 minutes)
Have the participants divide into their work teams and cold-cut two 10" lengths of 1/2"- round bar.
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Trainer Notes * As the teams are working, provide assistance when necessary by reminding them of the cold-cutting techniques demonstrated in Session 4. * Again, stress the importance of the proper use of the cold cutter and cutting plate to protect the face of the anvil. |
Step 3. (10 minutes)
Reconvene the group and demonstrate the proper techniques involved in forging a ring and lap.
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Trainer Notes * During the demonstration, point out the following techniques: - heating of stock to proper color/temperature forming of lap - hammering - use of anvil horn to form ring - determining the proper length of the stock * Have them identify and discuss those techniques which are common to the making of an eye hook or link. |
Step 4 (30 minutes)
Have participants return to their work stations and forge two rings per team.
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Trainer Notes * Provide assistance and suggestions whenever necessary. * As teams finish forging their rings, have them assist others who may be experiencing difficulty. |
Step 5. (5 minutes)
Reconvene the group and ask participants to discuss and share among themselves any difficulties they experienced and how they overcame them.
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