What is Press Forging?
Closed-Die Press Forging Explained Press forging is a method of forming a piece of metal into a specific shape by…
What is Drop Forging?
Closed-Die Drop Forging Explained Closed-die drop forging is a process that hammers heated steel into a specific shape. This is…
Grain Flow in Forgings
What is Grain Flow? One of the main reasons forgings have been utilized in so many diverse applications over the…
Different Types of Forging Presses
Mechanical Forging Presses Mechanical Forging Presses generally incorporate a ram that moves in a vertical direction to exert a squeezing…
Different Types of Impression Die Forging Hammers
There are many types of equipment used in the forging industry, and we will discuss those that are most commonly…
Forged vs. Cast – What’s the Difference?
Differences Between Forging and Casting Metal Forging and casting are two very different manufacturing processes used to manipulate the shape…
Steel Bar Stock Preparation for Forging
The Methods of Preparing Stock or Billets The forging process generally begins with the bar stock. The process requires the…
Drop Forging vs Press Forging
Differences Between Drop Forging and Press Forging Metal forging is the method of manipulating metal into a certain shape. This…
Open-Die Forging vs. Closed-Die Forging
Differences Between Open-Die and Closed-Die Forging Open-Die Forging Open die forging is the art of shaping metal by hammering or…