Steam hammer

device · 1839 · Industrial Revolution

A hammer with a steam cylinder (Nasmyth).

What it is made of

Cylinder — has part. A steam cylinder.
Boiler — has part. A boiler supplies the steam.

Principles and materials it uses

Cast iron — is made of. Nasmyth’s hammer is cast iron.

History: what it evolved from and what it influenced

Trip hammer — evolved from. The mechanization of forging.
Forging press — evolved into. Pressing instead of striking.
Hammer — evolved from. A steam hammer is a hammer lifted by steam, used to forge huge parts.

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