open-die

A few pounds up to more than 150 tons of forged materials can be produced using open die forging. It is known as open die forging because the metal is not laterally constrained by impression dies when forging. It gradually shapes the initial stock into the required shape, typically between […]

Rolled ring forging, closed die forging, and open die forging are three of the most common metalworking processes. Although they are all forging methods, they are also all different. It is important to be able to tell these processes apart in order to determine which fits your specific needs. To […]

The forging concept allows for a variety of metal deformation alternatives. Closed and open die forging are the two most frequent processes. While the two forms of forging share the same basic notion of employing pressure and temperature to change material, the use of dies to create the metal distinguishes […]

Forgings are one of the most sought after metal components. At its most basic level, forgings are created by forming and shaping metals by hammering, pressing, or rolling. As a result, forgings come in a myriad of sizes and shapes with enhanced properties. Depending on your specific project and desired […]

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 […]

Cleveland, OH – September 19, 2016 – Ferralloy, Inc. announced today that Christopher J. Perry has joined the company as a Sales Engineer to further develop their growing portfolio of regional and national accounts. Mr. Perry brings with him almost 10 years of experience in the open die and rolled […]

Have you ever heard of the term “smith forging”? Before all the advancements in tools and technology, forging was performed by a smith using an anvil and hammer to produce and create forged metal – hence, the term. Smith forging, commonly known as open die forging, is a process that […]