Forgings offer a broader size range of desired material grades. Sizes and shapes of products made from steel bar and plate are limited to the dimensions in which these materials are supplied. Often, forging may be the only metalworking process available with certain grades in desired sizes. Forgings can be economically produced in a wide range of sizes, from parts whose largest dimension is less than 1 inch, to parts weighing more than 450,000 lbs.

Jan 04, 2019

Forgings make better, more economic use of materials. Flame cutting plate is a wasteful process, one of several fabricating steps that consumes more material than needed to make such parts as rings or hubs. Even more material is lost in subsequent machining.

orgings offer simplified production. Welding and mechanical fastening require careful selection of joining materials, fastening types and sizes, and close monitoring of tightening practices both of which increase production costs. Forging simplifies production and ensures better quality and consistency.