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Investment casting is one of the oldest manufacturing processes. It dates back thousands of years and is used to make pipe fittings, turbine blades, armament parts, lock parts, hand tools, and even jewelry. They can be made using a wide variety of metals. Those include aluminum alloys, bronze alloys, magnesium alloys, cast iron, stainless steel, […]

Anyone who’s in the metalworking industry knows how important the casting process is. In case you’re not familiar, this allows the creation of a wide variety of complex metal components and an equally broad selection of metal types for various industries across the globe. In some cases, these castings can even be used in the […]

To obtain many specific metal components there are certain processes that the metal undergoes. For products like a machined investment casting components, it needs to undergo a process after the part is casted called machining. We have already discussed what machining is, but there are several different tools and processes within machining that are specific […]

Manufacturers commonly use castings to build complex metal components with precise dimensions. Castings can take many different forms and sizes, depending on the application and specifications. In this article, we’ll go through the rich history of metal casting and the process of creating these valuable devices. What is Metal Casting? The Rich History and Evolution […]

Metal is shaped into a particular form using a mold during the casting process, especially when it involves alloy castings. This method has been used for thousands of years to make various metal objects.   You must choose the best metal for casting based on the type of object you are planning to cast or […]

Forging is the process of shaping metal through the application of force. There are several different types of forging methods, including open die forging. Let’s take a look at what open die forging is, some of its advantages, and who has the best forgings. What Is It? Open die forging is known as smith forging. […]

There are multiple types of forging processes. The two most common are open and closed die forging. While both share the same concept of using pressure and temperature, they differ in their use of dies to form the metal. Let’s take a deeper look at open die forging. Open Die Forging Open die forging is […]

Forgings are popular in a variety of industries. Construction machines, agricultural machinery, automotive, and oilfield equipment all use forgings in some capacity. When it comes to forgings, there are two main types: open die and closed die. Let’s take a look at the difference between open die forging and closed die forging. Open Die Forgings […]

Forging is used in a variety of industries for things like construction machines, agricultural machinery, automotive, and oilfield equipment. When it comes to forgings, there are two main types. Those are open die and closed die forging. Let’s take a look at how open die forging and closed die forging differ. Definition Open die forging […]

Open die forging involves the shaping of heated metal parts between a top die attached to a ram and a bottom die attached to a hammer, anvil or bolster. Let’s take a look at what the difference is between open die and closed die forging and how the process is done. Open Die vs Closed […]