Billet heating is a critical process used to facilitate shaping and forming in metal forging. To create metal forgings, metal forgers begin by heating the metal using one of the following billet-forming processes: Induction heating. This process uses electromagnetic fields to quickly and efficiently heat metal billets,...
Click to Expand Forging, the process of shaping cold, warm, or hot metal by striking it with a hammer or die, is a highly skilled manufacturing operation. If your company lacks in-house forging skills or experience for a product, you might be considering offshore outsourcing to meet your...
Click to Expand Metal is used for many applications ranging from manufacturing vehicle parts and industrial equipment to building bridges and structures. These components begin as raw metal material that is molded or extruded into standard shapes and sizes, like sheets or bars, that are further formed or shaped...
Click to Expand Forging is a metalworking process that has existed for thousands of years and remains an important manufacturing technique today. There are several forging methods available, each with advantages and disadvantages. One of the most popular methods is impression die forging, which involves pressing a metal...
Click to Expand Concurrent forging design has emerged as a popular approach for companies seeking to innovate and satisfy customer needs. This method involves real-time collaboration with customers during product development. It enables more tailored products and streamlined processes to reduce...
Closed die forging is a forming process that uses specialized tools called dies to shape metal into the desired form. This technique has many advantages over other metal forming methods, including increased strength and precision of the finished product. Thus, it is widely utilized in the automotive, aerospace, and energy...
Click to Expand Stainless steel is utilized in various industries and is most sought-after in forging applications. Alloy forgings are designed to be extremely durable and resistant to corrosion and heat. Thus, stainless steel's best properties — corrosion resistance and strength...
Click to Expand Forging has been used for centuries to produce tools, weapons, and other objects of utility or decoration. Although forging has been used since ancient times, its advantages over modern production methods can make it a great choice for...
