If you’ve ever wondered how modern forging facilities manage to manipulate metal into forged parts, then you’ll need to learn about the basics of drop forging (open die forging or closed die forging). What is Drop Forging? This process involves dropping a hammer onto the metal to mold it into […]
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Open Die Forging | Facts About Open Die Forging
You’re probably aware that open die forging is a type of hot forging that’s commonly used to create bigger and simpler components in weights that range from a few pounds to over thousands of pounds. However, did you know that open die forgings are known to exhibit soundness, durability, high […]
Plaster Casting 101
Gypsum and enhancing substances are combined to make a mold in plaster mold castings, which are machined. A mixture of plaster plus additives improves castability, permeability, and strength because pure plaster is not particularly robust. For instance, talc or magnesium oxide may speed up the setting and prevent cracking. […]