Cornell Forge has been a trusted manufacturer of forged parts for over 90 years. We use advanced forging equipment to supply many industries with critical parts, from automotive, marine, and gear box parts, to mining and railway equipment, to hand tools and beyond.
Learn more about the machines we rely on for our forging operations.
Mechanical Presses: Precision for High-Volume Production
For example:
- 1,300 T Press: If you require industrial gears, fasteners, or other heavy-duty components, your operations will likely benefit from using our 1,300 T press. This efficient design allows for high-speed runs with optimal precision and efficiency while maintaining cost-effectiveness and meeting the tightest tolerances.
- 2,500 T Press: This press is more suitable for upsetting, die forging, and other high-powered processes. Using this energy-efficient press, we can produce large parts for energy, off-highway, and other applications.
A billet is loaded into the press, and then the press is closed by a friction screw or a servo motor. Depending on the material and part type, the press remains closed for a very short amount of time as the material is formed. Finished pieces are ejected from the machine for finishing.
Modern mechanical presses use computerized control systems to ensure correct positioning, force, time under pressure, actuation, and part ejection. This improves throughput, consistency, and quality while adhering to safety protocols.
Pneumatic Hammers: Versatility in Forging
Instead of applying constant forming pressure from a mechanical press, pneumatic hammers deliver force in short bursts over one or multiple strikes. Pneumatic hammers are generally driven by compressed air and consist of a frame, anvil, and reciprocating ram. The material is placed on the die, then the ram descends and hits the workpiece with controlled, predetermined force.
They can be used for a variety of closed-die forming operations including drawing, upsetting, bending, and fullering. Because they are readily used for initial shaping and fine detailing of complex parts, pneumatic hammers are advantageous for manufacturing precision parts in small to medium batches. Our hammers have ratings of 3,000, 5,000, and 6,000 lbs.
Automated Production Processes: Efficiency and Safety
In addition to shortened cycle time, automation can improve precision. The metal is programmed to place the metal in exactly the same place on each cycle, which ensures it will be processed at the correct location. As a result, there is less scrap and reworking of parts.
Why Our Forging Equipment Matters
At Cornell Forge, we are committed to producing high quality forgings that meet your requirements. We have developed expertise in the materials and methods used in the forging process, and continue to find ways to incorporate the latest technology into our work. All of the equipment we use is designed to apply force with precision and to maintain or increase production volume for small and large parts. The result is parts and components that work for your application, manufactured with integrity, and delivered on time.
Advanced Forging Operations With Solutions Tailored for You
Cornell Forge provides comprehensive forging services under one roof, for continuity across the manufacturing process. Our capabilities include design and engineering support, in-house tool manufacturing, metallurgical consulting, machining, heat treating, magnaflux inspection for defects, hardness testing, plating, painting, shot blast cleaning, and component assembly.
Contact us to learn more about our capabilities and services, or request a quote for custom forgings.