Forged Metals by John Paul Jordan MEEN 3344
History Dates back to 4000BC Iron was first forged metal Mass production of forged parts began in 1930 with help of Henry Ford
Metals that are forged Steel Alloys Aluminum Alloys IronNickelTitaniumCopper
Why forged metals are stronger Forces molecules to become better aligned and bonded Grain pattern is organized in a way to maximize strength Does not require any joining of parts
Cost to run forging plant $6 million in electricity $500,000 for water and sewer utilities $40,000 natural gas
Parts made from forged metal Automotive parts Agricultural machinery Hand tools RailroadAerospace
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