What is a steam hammer?

A steam hammer was an invention of the Industrial Revolution, which used steam power to control a large weight that was dropped to forge and bend large pieces of metal.

Who invented the steam hammer?

The steam hammer was invented by James Nasmyth in 1839 with developments made by Robert Wilson. Le Creusot in France developed a steam hammer around the same time.

Steam Hammer

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Definition

The steam hammer was developed in 1839 by the Scotsman James Nasmyth (also spelt Naysmyth, 1808-1890). Coming in a wide range of dimensions, the steam-powered machine was used to forge and shape very large pieces of metal for industrial use. Nasmyth made a fortune from an invention which became crucial to the larger engineering projects of the Industrial Revolution.

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1839
The steam hammer is invented by James Nasmyth.