Ironworkers

Ironworkers are machines used to notch, shear or punch holes into steel plates. They are powered by electric motors and rated according to the amount of force generated. Most machines use hydraulic rams and carbon-steel blades and dies. Ironworkers that generate force with mechanical leverage are also available. With hydraulic ironworkers, force is applied to a moving center that travels along a vertical path. This allows the operator to perform multiple tasks with only a minimum amount of re-tooling. To speed operations, ironworkers may be fitted with accessories such as back gauges, brakes, reducing plates, die tables, strippers, punch stations, angle notchers, pipe notchers, rod shears and multi-shears. Electric stroke control may also be available.