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Forgings are an important part of any job site and will continue to be well into the future. Forged parts are durable, resistant to heat, and can be made from many different materials that also have a lot of wonderful qualities. Closed Die Closed die forging is another popular technique for creating the metal components […]

Material handling baskets, such as heat treating baskets, can have a large impact on the efficiency of the parts finishing processes. A well-designed basket is effective at keeping parts safe from damage. While many manufacturers rely on plastic baskets, steel fabrications for material handling baskets can have several significant benefits. Let’s take a look at […]

Inconel is a family of austenitic nickel-chromium-based superalloys. These alloys are oxidation- and corrosion-resistant materials well suited for service in extreme environments subjected to pressure and heat. When heated, it forms a thick, stable, passivating oxide layer protecting the surface from further attack. This material retains strength over a wide temperature range, attractive for high […]

The casting process is an essential part of metalworking. This process holds the ability to create a variety of complex parts in a wide selection of metals for countless industries. Sometimes, castings can be utilized in the exact form that they leave the mold. They often, however, need to be machined in order for the […]

Before you can truly appreciate the beauty of machined castings, you’ll need to understand the importance of the casting process as a part of metalworking. This process makes it possible to produce a wide variety of complex metal components in a vast array of metal selections for many industries. Although castings can be used in […]

Ferralloy, Inc. is producing investment cast, internal valve components for an international Pressure Relief Valve manufacturer in the oil and gas industry. The ‘high lift disc’ components are cast in 17-4 stainless steel, machined, and heat treated to the customer’s drawing specifications and hardness requirements. These investment castings are purchased in lot sizes between 10,000 […]

When you want to produce metal shapes using localized compressive forces, forging is your technique of choice. The popular use of forged metal products in various industries is highly attributed to the engineering perfection and technical capability of the forging industry. Moreover, different types of machine forging processes produce cold forgings, impression die forgings, open […]

Have you always wondered about how rolled ring forgings are produced or the difference between open die forgings and seamless rolled ring forging? If so, let’s explore the differences between these two types of forging processes. What is Open Die Forging? Open die forging that is sometimes called free forging refers to the process that […]

If you’re a manufacturer of heavy-duty machinery or equipment, you’ll probably agree that your choice of suppliers is extremely critical when it comes to ensuring the quality of the products you offer. This is especially true when you’re looking to find a provider of seamless rolled ring forging. If you fail to find a reputable […]

Titanium can be used for a wide range of metal parts, from tubing to bolts to fasteners. And this metal alloy is used for good reasons. The list of titanium benefits is a long one. To narrow them down, we will look more in depth at the significant advantages of one specific component: titanium fasteners. […]