What is Forging?
In industry, "forge" refers to a blacksmith's forge, forging, and hammering. Forging is a technique in which metals are transformed into the desired shape and form using concentrated compressive force. This method is one of the most important metalworking methods in the production of metal sections, especially in the iron and steel industries. Compressive forces are applied to the metal workpiece using a hammer or mallet, press, or roller.
To perform the forging operation, the initial workpiece, called a billet, is placed between two halves of a mold, and a very large force is applied to it, either slowly or in the form of a blow. Under these conditions, the heated workpiece takes the shape of the mold, and its excess material collects in the flash cavity. This excess material, called forging flash, is eventually removed from the workpiece.
Forging
Forging is a process involving the striking and compression of metal. Hard and heavy metals require heat treatment before forging; however, softer metals such as aluminum, brass, and copper can be forged cold. Regardless of whether the method is hot or cold, the forging process involves the application of a large force using a hammer, mold, or heavy weight.
