Category: Forging

What Is Drop Hammer Forging?

What Is Drop Hammer Forging?

Drop hammer forging is a metal fabrication method that uses two die halves, each with opposing female impressions (much like molds), one on a stationary anvil and the other attached…
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Forging Versus Casting

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…
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What Is Press Forging?

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…
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Choosing Forging Materials

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…
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Forging & Grain Flow

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…
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Celebrating Women in Forging

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…
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