anvil

The anvil is an essential tool in blacksmithing, metal forming, and industrial maintenance workshops. It serves as a sturdy base for hammering and shaping iron, sheet metal, pipes, and metal tools . The anvil features a heavy frame and a stable base that provides high shock absorption, along with a polished working surface designed to withstand heavy use.
The anvil is used in road work, cold forging, metal forming, parts repair, and toolmaking , and is considered one of the most important tools in workshops, garages, and factories .