Factors to Consider When Buying Custom Forgings
When you need strength, toughness, and integrity in a metal part, forging is usually the solution. Most metals can be forged close to their final shape, which reduces machining requirements [...]
Forging Versus Casting
While forging and casting can both produce near-net shape parts, they are two completely different metal-forming processes. The characteristics of the parts produced in each process are also different. If [...]
What Is Press Forging?
Press forging is the process of gradually changing a steel billet’s shape by compressing the steel between two large dies that are either hydraulically or mechanically manipulated. However, it’s not [...]
Choosing Forging Materials
Forged components are known for their superior strength, impact resistance, and toughness. Part of this is due to the forging process itself, which involves heating the metal to a predetermined [...]
Forging & Grain Flow
Compared to other manufacturing processes like machining and casting, forging is often considered superior. This is because forging improves grain structure and develops ideal grain flow in components. But, what [...]
Celebrating Women in Forging
Today, while women comprise one-third of the manufacturing workforce, over half of women are more likely to be working in support roles instead of holding a better paying position on [...]
Understanding the Different Metal Forging Methods
Forging is a manufacturing process that many industries rely on. In fact, hundreds of forged components can be found in aircraft, vehicles, farming equipment, trains, mining machinery, and more. When [...]
The Impact of Forging Companies
Although you may not actually see them, forgings are present in just about anything that moves on land, in the air, or on the sea. In fact, many industries, including [...]
Steps Toward Sustainability in Forging Through Induction Heating & More
One challenge forging manufacturers must face is finding better ways to sustainably mass produce forgings. Some forging companies address this challenge by researching and adopting new technology and by discovering [...]
What Is the Difference Between Drop Forging & Press Forging?
All types of industries rely on metal forging, which uses either impact or pressure to shape metals into a desired shape or size. Forging, however, isn’t a standardized process. There [...]
Why Working With a Forging Manufacturer Will Benefit Your Business
A forging manufacturer offers cost-effective opportunities to businesses in many industries. They produce strong and reliable products, and can customize each component to help businesses meet specific goals. Keep reading [...]
What Is Drop Hammer Forging?
Drop hammer forging is a metal fabrication method employing two impression dies, one on a stationary anvil and the other attached to a moving ram. This method is called ‘drop [...]