Forged Components
Forged
components are widely used components in machineries and engineering
products. These components are mostly found at points of shock and stress
like wheel spindles, axle beams, kingpins, shafts, torsion bars, idler arms,
pitman arms, ball studs, steering arms etc. Forged components are important
for automotive and truck applications. They are formed by forging process
and are much stronger than those produced by casting or by machining from
solid bar material.
What is Forging ?
Forging is manufacturing process where metal is metal is heated and then
pressed, pounded or squeezed by suitably applying compressive force, which
transform into high strength parts. Usually the compressive force is by
using a power hammer or a press.
The basic difference between forging and casting process is that the
forging process the metal that is used to make forged parts is never melted
and poured (as in the casting process). Components produced by the forging
process are much stronger because forging refines the grain structure and
improves physical properties ( such as strength, ductility and toughness) of
the metal.
Forging Processes
- Open Die Forgings / Hand Forgings
- Impression Die Forgings / Precision Forgings
- Press Forgings
- Upset Forgings
Forged metals
Some of the most common metals that are forged are such as carbon steel,
alloy, stainless steels, aluminum, brass and copper, titanium etc. Each
metal has distinct weight or strength characteristics that best apply to
specific parts
Common Applications of Forged Components
- Automotive & truck
- Aerospace
- Agricultural machinery & equipment
- Valves & fittings
- Hand tools & hardware
- Off-highway equipment/railroad
- Oil field applications
- General industrial equipment
- Ordnance/shipbuilding
