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.
Open die forging is known as smith forging. In this process, a hammer strikes and deforms the workpiece, which is placed on a stationary anvil. It gets its name from the fact that the dies do not enclose the workpiece, allowing it to flow except where contacted by the dies. The dies are usually flat in shape, but some have a specially shaped surface for specialized operations.
Open die forgings can be worked into shapes which include discs, hubs, blocks, shafts, sleeves, cylinders, flats, hexes, rounds, plate, and even some custom shapes. It’s an important technique for many types of manufacturing since it allows for forging of very large workpieces, in some cases, weighing many tons and having great length and width.
Open die forgings have many advantages over other types of forging methods. These include:
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