MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
USDF utilizes closed impression die forging. Here, two dies containing the impression of the shape are brought
together deforming the metal. USDF provides two types of closed impression die forgings: Hammer Forgings and
Press Forgings.
Hammer Forging - Forging on a hammer is carried out in a succession of die impressions using repeated blows.
Hammer forging can achieve closer to the finished shape, therefore on high cost or difficult to machine alloys there
can be significant advantages in the Hammer Forging process. Hammer forgings can usually produce larger and
heavier parts than press forgings.
Press Forgings - The raw billet is usually hit only once in each die impression. Presses help you achieve less
deformation in the part with a better quality consistency.
FORGING CAPABILITIES
Min/Max Weights:
Carbon:
100 lbs
Alloy:
75 lbs
Stainless:
50 lbs
Aluminum:
30 lbs
Copper Base Alloys:
75 lbs
Titanium:
60 lbs
High Temp Alloys:
25 lbs
Miscellaneous Equipment: Trim Presses, Saws, Shears, EDM, and CNC.
SECONDARY OPERATIONS IN MANUFACTURING
Other metalworking and inspection processes complement the forging of carbon, alloy and stainless steel
components and parts.
• Heat Treatment
• CNC Machining
• Grinding, Polishing
• Cleaning
A Hammer preforming raw material
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