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Have you heard of forging? If not, it’s a manufacturing process that uses compressive forces to shape metal parts. There are many different kinds of forging processes to choose from. As a result, it’s important to know a little about each process. Today we’re going to discuss a popular method of forging called closed die […]

Closed die forging is a forging process in which dies that contain a precut profile of the desired part move towards each other and covers the piece in whole or in part. This blog will go into detail about the forging process and capabilities. Forging Process The process beings with heated raw material, which is […]

Forging is a manufacturing process involving the shaping of metal using localized compressive forces. When it comes to forging, there are two types: closed die and open die. In this blog, we will take a look at closed die forging and the process that goes into it. Creating the Mold The first step of the […]

Closed die forging is a metal forming process for small precision parts. It is widely used in all types of industries. Like everything in life though, it has many advantages but also some disadvantages. Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of closed die forging. Pros There are many advantages to […]

Most manufacturers use the closed die forging technique when they need to forge metallic parts that are small or medium-sized. The fact that multiple elements and factors are being merged during the process of forging leaves us no reason to wonder why this technique is able to generate results that are geometrically accurate. Here are […]

Cobalt alloys are a group of cobalt-chromium ‘super-alloys’. They are designed for high wear resistance and excellent chemical and corrosion performance in hostile environments. Let’s take a deeper look at this type of superalloy and why you should use it for your next project. Chemical Properties There are several different types of these superalloys all […]

Steel, aluminum, titanium, zirconium, the list of raw materials used for metal components can go on and on. With so many options, deciding on the right type of material for your project can get overwhelming. It’s important to understand the properties, benefits, and applications of different types of metals to see which best fits your […]

There are several different methods and techniques that can be used in manufacturing a variety of different metal components. Based on the purpose and ultimate use of the metal part, different procedures are used to create the highest quality piece possible. While determining the best process, some arrive at the question of whether they need […]

Ferralloy, Inc. is shipping 2 sets of rolled ring forgings to a customer in the cement industry. The seamless rolled rings sets are 80 x 70 x 7” and 78.5 x 72.5 x 6.5”, rough machined to a surface finish of 125 RMS from 4140 material. These forged rings are components of a dryer drum […]

Ferralloy, Inc. was recently contacted by a large automotive parts manufacturer to design a cast heat treating basket that would replace their current fabricated design. The customer provided Ferralloy, Inc. with their specific requirements such as operating temperature, the need to build in outside pockets for lifting and also to consider their need to stack […]