Drop Forging By John , Brendan and Keith What is drop forging Advantages /Disadvantages Processes Materials Video
What is Drop Forging Drop forging is a metal shaping process in which a heated work piece is formed by rapid closing of a punch and die. Drop forging is also called impression die or closed die forging, or rot forging. Main Page
Advantages/Disadvantages Makes strong products. Many metals are forged cold, but iron and its alloys are always forged hot. Steel Forged Part Main Page
Process The work piece is placed into a die and punch, then the impact of a ram on the punch causes the heated material to change shape. stantion holder (bike suspension) Main Page
Materials Used The materials that are used most commonly in drop forging are: aluminium, copper, nickel, mild steel, stainless steel, and magnesium. Best Material: Mild Steel Worst Material: Magnesium Main Page