Upset forging, one of the most common forms of forging today, can be used to form multiple pieces quickly. Upset forging processes are a type of specialized forging press. Originally designed to forge the head of a bolt or similar fastener efficiently, these machines gave rise to an entirely new class of specialty forging machines known as cold headers.

Part of an Upset Forging In principle, all machines in the classwork in the same way, with the ram moving horizontally to press against the end of a piece of bar stock, increasing volume and forming a shape at the end of the bar. Additional linkage-powered dies to capture the bar stock immediately behind the mass forged to support the bar, controlling the end being upset. While "upsetting" can be performed in conventional presses, sometimes as part of a forging sequence to shape metal in preparation for a final strike in a finish die cavity, Upset forging machines can typically provide improved throughput for items produced in volume.

High-strength bolts, engine valves, couplings, and sucker rods for oilfield jack pumps are common for upset forging. This class of machine also includes special high-speed hot formers, which produce a wide range of axisymmetric round shapes that are then machined into gear forms of various types for automotive transmission and engine components.

OUR UPSET FORGING RESOURCES

Upset forging is one of several forging processes available at our KDK Forging Co., USA.

We have our toolroom. This facility is outfitted with cutting-edge CNC and spark erosion machines and is staffed by highly skilled and experienced toolmakers. As a result, we are not reliant on third parties to provide us with the tools/dies needed to produce bespoke patterns.

For starters, providing this service means we have more control over our entire production cycle. As a result, we can provide greater assurance about the quality of our products. Furthermore, we can prioritize our workflow to reduce lead times on customers' urgent requirements.

What else to know about this process?

Upset forging, also known as 'heading,' is one of the most common methods of forging used today. It is accomplished by inserting a pre-heated bar into grooves that hold the bar steadily until pressure is applied to compress the end of the bar into a die.

Dies, also known as tools, are typically used to increase the diameter or thickness. Tools are arguably the most important stage of upset forging because they give the forged item shape. Because of the accuracy and complexity required, they are made by highly skilled toolmakers, who frequently use state-of-the-art, expensive machinery. It's common for a set to contain multiple upsetting tools. As a result, rather than a one-time, radical transformation, the end of the bar is gradually reshaped.

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KDK manufactures forgings and fabrications. All of our products are made in the United States of America. We've been making them for some of the world's most prestigious companies for over fifty years. KDK has been a trusted forging supplier to most of America's core industries, including automotive, railroad, agriculture, and construction. Since you're searching for an Upset Forging process, definitely KDK is here.