Mapa University

Muralla St. Intramuros, Manila

Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

SHOP PRACTICE NO. 6

Ball Peen Hammer

ANGELES, Marison C.

ME-2

ME137L/ A3
GRADE
2015100221

Group 04

Engr. Jose V. Hernandez

Instructor
OBJECTIVES:
1. To be able to make a ball peen hammer head.
2. To be able to practice forming process in a lathe machine.

METHODS and ANALYSIS:

Forming is the machining of irregular and curved surfaces in a workpiece turned in a lathe.
This is accomplished with an off-hand method or with formed tools.

MATERIALS:
1 piece round bar 1 inch diameter x 2 inch length

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:

- Face Shield (2 pieces)
- Flat File
- Lathe machine and its Accessories
- Set of Turning Tools
- Tool Post Wrench
- T-Wrench
- Vernier Caliper

PROCEDURE:
1. Mount the workpiece carefully and properly in the lathe machine.
2. Perform the straight turning cut on the metal bar.
3. Mark the workpiece to the preferred size of (23.2mm diameter x 61.3 length) on the ball
peen hammer head.
4. Perform the off-hand forming on the parting division.
5. With the tool set to a depth that will produce the required large diameter, set it to automatic
feed. The tool is gradually fed with the cross feed while the carriage moving from right to
left.
6. Make the curved part by following manually moving the carriage.
7. Cut to the appropriate dimensions, according to the preliminary drawing.
8. Bore the 8mm (5/16 inch) diameter on the center of the ball peen head.
9. Bore a countersink of 12.7mm.
10. Finish with a file.

QUESTIONS:
1. What is forming process?
- Forming process is whereby the work piece is a shaped longitudinal prism that
undergoes a reduction and change in its cross-section area and shape while being pulled
through a shaped converging die.
2. What kinds of tools are needed in the forming process?
- A form tool is precision-ground into a pattern that resembles the part to be formed. The
form tool can be used as a single operation and therefore eliminate many other
operations from the slides (front, rear and/or vertical) and the turret, such as box tools

3. What is a straight forming tool?

- A straight forming tool is a tool that can be both used for left or right cut. A straight
forming tool is a forming tool used to convention a work piece.

4. What should be done to lessen the chattering noise produced by forming tools?
- To lessen the chattering noise produced by forming tools the turrets must be used to
support the work.

5. What kind of materials can be used in forming tools?

- High speed steels, carbide, and ceramics are the kind of materials that can be used in
forming tools.

6. What part of the ball peen hammer is needed for riveting?

- The part of the ball peen hammer that needs riveting is the top most part of the handle
which is to be connected to the head.

7. What type of spindle speed should be used in forming tools?

- The type of spindle speed should be set at high speed in order to obtain a fine result.

8. For finishing the works, what tools are needed?

- For finishing the works the tools needed is a file for smoothing and to avoid sharp
edges.

9. What is needed for cooling while cutting with a forming tool?

- When cooling while cutting with forming tool there should always be oil because it
will prevent too much friction that can cause the tool from being damaged. Oil can be
used for cooling while cutting with a forming tool.

10. In what kind of production machine are forming tools best suited for?
- The kind of production machine of forming tools are best suited for lathe machines
production.
MECHANICAL DRAWINGS:

TOP VIEW (Scale 1mm : 1mm)

FRONT VIEW (Scale 1mm : 2mm)

12.00

15.00
RIGHT SIDE VIEW (SCALE 1mm : 2mm)

12.00

15.00

ISOMETRIC VIEW (SCALE 1 : 2)

DISCUSSION:
A ball-peen hammer also known as a machinist's hammer, is a type of peening hammer
used in metalworking. It is distinguished from a cross-peen hammer, diagonal-peen hammer,
point-peen hammer, or chisel-peen hammer by having a hemispherical head. It is commonly used
as a tool for metalworking. These hammers are particularly strong and should be used with harder
metal surfaces. Soft-faced hammers are made from lead, brass, plastic, and even tightly wound
rawhide. Their heads and faces should be replaced on a regular basis because they are subject to
deformation, wear-out, and breaking.

These hammers are to be used with more fragile surfaces. A ball peen hammer can be used
for a number of operations, but its main functions are the following: Expansion and shaping of the
free end of copper roves, light rivets and the like, for the purpose of setting the joint tight in place.
This is done with the ball portion of the hammer. Ball-peen hammer heads are typically made of
heat treated forged high-carbon steel or alloy steel; it is harder than the face of a claw hammer.
Softer brass heads are sometimes used.

CONCLUSION:
In this activity, students were able to make a ball peen hammer head with the use of lathe
machine and different tools. Students were able to practice a forming process in a lathe machine.
In this activity, accidents may occur but thankfully there isnt. Therefore, I conclude that this
activity have been a successful one.

RECOMMENDATION:
Listening and understanding the things that the lab assistant are saying would be highly
recommended, since it will be the source of your knowledge for your project or workpiece. Also,
brush the metal excess occasionally. These metal excess may stick to your shoes, so if theres
metal excesses on the floor, use the broom and the dustpan of the laboratory. Finally, be careful
on using the machine, and do not rush things because it may cause accidents or inaccurate
measurements.

REFERERENCES:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speeds_and_feeds
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball-peen_hammer
https://smithy.com/machining-handbook/chapter-3/page/19
http://www.tech.plym.ac.uk/sme/mfmt201/cuttingtoolmats.htm