Insight. Transparency. Ingenuity. Responsiveness. These pillars form the foundation of our commitment to excellence at Trenton Forging. Our sterling reputation and operational success have been meticulously woven through a culture of constant improvement, fostering an environment where each team member is driven to deliver unrivaled quality in both our offerings and service.
Navigating the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page is an opportunity to illuminate the principles that distinguish us. We understand that clarity is paramount, and our FAQs are crafted to provide a comprehensive understanding of our operations, services, and values. At Trenton Forging, we prioritize an open and informative dialogue, reflecting our unwavering commitment to integrity and transparency in all interactions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trenton Forging offers the best time-to-market in the industry. New product launches can be achieved in as little as six weeks if necessary.
In addition to impression die forging, we offer:
3D Laser Scanning
Reverse Engineering
Machining
Custom Tooling/Die Welding
Yes. Trenton Forging is ISO 9001:2015 certified by SGS. We are also ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) registered and compliant.
A forging is a component created through the forging process, which involves shaping and compressing metal using hammers, presses, or forging rolls. Every forging manufacturer has their own forging process. See our video here: "How a Forging is Made” to learn more about our unique process.
Yes. Trenton offers testing and inspection services in-house and from outside partners as needed. In-house, we offer magnetic particle inspections, pull-testing, hardness testing, hand inspections, 3D laser scanning, CMM, and more.
At Trenton Forging, we can forge steel, steel alloys, and stainless steels.
We use induction heating to preheat our raw material. Although it will heat aluminum, the system is specifically designed for steel and steel alloys and would be highly-inefficient with non-ferrous materials like aluminum.
Yes. The maximum forge die size for our hammers is 24” x 28” deep. If your part has die progressions that will fit into that area and can be made using a round-bar billet of 2.25” or smaller, we can definitely handle the project. This usually equates to a size limit of about 15 to 20 pounds.
Our press can handle billet diameters of up to 3.5” and single impression size limits of 5” x 24” or approximately 30 pounds.
We run gravity-drop-style hammers and mechanical forging presses that utilize impression dies to form our products.
Heating steel billets and forming them in a way that retains or improves the grain structure the material was original drawn with produces a product that is superior in strength and longevity to a casting, fabrication, or machined part. In most cases, this leads to a lighter and more efficient package. Forgings also reduce the cost of scrap that is common with machining or other subtractive-manufacturing processes. Forming a near-net shape part to begin with leads to less post-processing. You can read our blog post here to learn more about the differences between the forging and casting processes.
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Working with Trenton Forging, I learned that “no” was not in their vocabulary. No matter how challenging a part seemed to be, they went the extra mile to think out of the box in order to find ways to forge that product. Not only did they find a solution, but they did it in a timely manner.
- James W. Barnthouse | Century Sun Metal Treating
We are very proud to have partnered exclusively with Trenton Forging for our Ultra Connecting Rod Forgings. The service we get is top notch, communications are open and honest, and the parts are of exceptional quality and deliver on time. Really couldn’t ask for a better supplier! Keep that bar set high my friends.
Trenton Forging Company sets the SBQ “Bar” in a customer & supplier relationship!
- Mark Candy | Eaton Steel Bar Company
Trenton Forging Company is a leader in their industry, and a textbook example of dedication and commitment to their family, employees, customers, suppliers and community.
- Gary Goodman | Eaton Steel Bar Company
From sales to customer service, Trenton Forging always displays the highest level of integrity, and has earned our highest level of trust. Thank you for helping CP-Carrillo succeed in our business for over 55 years.
- Cindy Verkooij | CP-Carrillo
Quality, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing: Trenton Forging Company’s consistency meets (and exceeds) these desired requirements of a good supplier. Additionally, Trenton Forging is innovative, and believes in partnering with their customers.
