DROP FORGING
Drop forging is a cost-effective method of manufacturing for metal components with optimal strength properties. Thanks to near-net-shape forging, the following machining process can be significantly reduced. The material’s strength properties are greatly improved due to the compression of the material and the maintenance of the grain orientation. Drop forging is profitable even for producing small batch sizes.
PLANT & MACHINERY
- 7 drop hammers with a power range from 12.5 kJ to 125 kJ
- Different presses to pre-forge, compress, bend and calibrate, with a power range from 10 t to 400 t
- Induction, oil and gas furnaces
MATERIALS
- Alloyed and unalloyed steel
- Stainless high-grade steel
- Titanium alloys
- Aluminium alloys
- Nickel-base alloys
- Copper alloys
BENEFITS OF DROP FORGING
- Ideal grain orientation
- Minimal material consumption
- Low machining costs
- High fatigue strength due to optimal grain orientation and microstructure
- Gas- and liquid-tight structure
A cost-effective method of manufacturing, providing optimal strength properties.
BATCH SIZES
- Prototypes
- Small batch sizes
- Medium batch sizes up to approx. 5’000 pieces
RANGE OF PARTS
- Weight: 0.1 kg – 150 kg
- Component length: up to 1’400 mm
- Diameter: up to Ø 500 mm
TOLERANCES
- According EN 10243 forging grades F and E
OPEN DIE FORGING
Open die forging is particularly suitable for prototypes, replacement parts and small size batches. Usually there are no additional tooling costs. Spindles, flanges and rings are typically open die forged. Open die forging and drop forging can be combined in order to achieve the ideal manufacturing process.
REFORGING BAR MATERIAL OF SPECIAL METALS
- Precious metals
- Special alloys
RANGE OF PARTS
- Weight: up to 50 kg
- Component length: up to 1’500 mm
- Diameter: up to Ø 500 mm