Aluminum is ideally suitable for various applications and techniques. Since it is extremely durable, corrosion-resistant, and lightweight, aluminum machined forgings are perfect in almost all metal-using industries. To avoid environmental damage, the aluminum surface atoms immediately create a protective oxide coat, when exposed to water and air, which preclude further internal abrasion.

molten metal poured before machined forgings

Design Flexibility and First-Rate Durability

Advantages of Aluminum Alloy

Because of its resilience, aluminum forgings continue to be an exemplary material for applications where safety and performance are the top priority. This resiliency is required so the metal component can withstand extreme conditions for a vast variety of industries such as marine, defense, semiconductor, and aerospace.

Benefits of Forged Aluminum

One of the best reasons why a wide variety of industries and consumers choose aluminum forgings is that it permits the manufacturer to create die-cast components with intricate designs. In other words, it’s possible for them to order customized forgings that perfectly suit their production needs. Below are a few of the many advantages of forged aluminum:

  • Cryogenic components
  • Fatigue crack growth
  • Fracture durability
  • Excellent surface finish
  • Design flexibility
  • High thermal conductivity
  • Low density or lightweight
  • Strength to weight ratio
  • Corrosion-resistant

Cryogenics is a renowned method that has proved to be quite effective as time has elapsed. It has grown more accessible, with an increasing number of businesses specializing in the procedure.This well-known process is similar to heat treatment in that it strengthens the metal, but it does not make it harder; instead, it makes it more durable. The temperature of mechanical components is lowered to more than -300° F during cryogenic treatment.

machined forgings in the works

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