Things To Know About Forging

Forging is an important technology and an essential input used in manufacturing processes in various industries where human safety, reliability, performance and dependability are top priority and critical. Forging is a manufacturing process in which a metal is heated, deformed or shaped using localized compressive forces to produce high-strength parts.

It is helpful in physically deforming metals into products of complex configuration that is used for making industrial equipment. The products will be of excellent properties, uniform grain flow and minimal wastage, etc. that can help long production runs. Forging process involves the use of hammering tools, rolling or forging presses powered by hydraulics, steam, electricity or compressed air. Aerospace forging companies produce forged parts that are widely used in military aircraft, spacecraft, jets, piston-engine planes, helicopters, etc.

Different Types of Forging Processes

There are different types of forging processes according to temperature, the arrangement of dies, forging equipment, etc.

1) Open die forging

It is also called smith forging. In an open die forging process, the metal piece is deformed between multiple dies that don't completely enclose the material.

2) Closed die forging

It is also called impression die forging. In the closed die forging process, the workpiece is deformed between multiple dies that entirely confine the material.

3) Cold forging

In the cold forging process, the metal piece is deformed at colder temperatures.

4) Hot forging

In the hot forging process, the metal piece is deformed at higher temperatures.

5) Rolled ring forging

In the rolled ring forging process, a thick round metal piece is deformed into a donut shape and squeezing and rolling it into a thin ring.

6) Press forging

In the press forging process, a small continuous pressure is applied on the metal piece to be forged. Mechanical or hydraulic presses are used for this process.

Forging has a wide range of applications in the following industries.

1) Aerospace

2) Power generation

3) Defense

4) Shipbuilding

5) General industrial equipment

6) Nuclear industry

7) Mining industry

8) Oil and gas industry

9) Infrastructure projects

10) Steel industry

Forged Components are the primary input for making different industrial products.