Not only is it powerful enough to forge large billets of damascus, it can forge hammers and axes using out "Punch & Drift" die set!
Checkout this video showcasing hammer-forging on our 12-ton press model.
If you'd like to see great examples of the type of advanced damascus patterns you can forge using a 12-ton then checkout the work of Silas Blacklow or Olivia aka Wildcraft Knives on Instagram.