Electromagnetic high energy impact apparatus

摘要

An apparatus for utilizing electromagnetic energy for producing high impact forces by means of a ram propelled against a work piece. The work center of the apparatus includes a ram assembly of bolted construction having a hollow ram shaft, which ram assembly includes a gap between opposing conductive surfaces including associated fastener screws of driving disc and ram shaft of at least about five-sixteenths of an inch. A solid mass recoil assembly provides integral housing and recoil mass, enabling aerostatic bearing functioning, and also lowers shock and vibration levels to operator and equipment.