1. Drop Forging By John , Brendan and Keith What is drop forging
Advantages /Disadvantages
Processes
Materials
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2. 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.
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3. Advantages/Disadvantages
Makes strong products.
Many metals are forged cold, but iron and its alloys are always forged hot.
Steel Forged Part
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4. 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.
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5. 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
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