Open Die Forging Process

-Desired Shape is formed by turning and manipulating hot billet material between blows by mechanical or hydraulic hammers.

Open Die Capabilities

-Rings, rounds, blocks, step-downs, discs, special shapes

-10# to 25,000#

-Stainless Steel

-Tool Steel

-High-temperature Steel

-Carbon/alloy Steel

-Aluminum

-Hard to find alloys

Open Die Forging Properties

-No tooling charge

-Quick Delivery

-Pre-forms ready for machining

-In-house machining

-Useful for small or medium quantities

-Controlled grain structure

-Provides high-impact strength

Open Die Forging ​