Power Hammer Assembly – Motion & Dynamic Analysis

Crank-connecting rod-slider power hammer mechanism designed and simulated in SolidWorks 2023, driven by a constant-speed rotary motor at 100 RPM. Full motion analysis (kinematic and dynamic) performed with proper material assignment across all components — including AISI 4340 connecting rod, A2 tool steel ram and dies, and AISI 1045 frame supports. Kinematic results confirmed a 187.5 mm ram stroke with peak impact velocity of 0.982 m/s. Dynamic analysis calculated 44.03 J impact energy per stroke, 4.4 kN peak impact force, and 73.4 W mechanical power output at 100 blows per minute. Redundant mates were resolved and replaced with bushings and distance constraints to stabilize the simulation. Practice/concept project — no real client or product data attached.