The History And History Of Forging And The Manufacturing Process

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Forging, one of many manufacturing process, is where metal is pressed, pounded or squeezed under great pressure into high strength parts known as forgings. The process begins with starting stock which is heated to its plastic deformation temperature, then upset between dies to the desired shape and size. It is important to note that the forging process is entirely different from the casting (or foundry) process, as metal used to make forged parts is never melted and poured (as in the casting process). During this hot forging process, coarse grain structure is broken up and replaced by finer grains. Mechanical properties are therefore improved through reduction of cast structure, voids and segregation. Forging also provides means for aligning …show more content…

After ancient people used and later mastered both fire and metals, they attempted to heat basic metallic compounds and pound them into primitive tools they would use when they went to wars, go out hunting animals to feed themselves and later farming. The art of forging, shaping metal using heat and pressure, progressed until the Dark Ages which was the same time that most industrial, scientific and cultural advancements stopped. Possession of metals was highly regarded as a sign of wealth before then.
Primarily, forging is an art but it was incorporated with some unique methods by blacksmiths so they would ensure repeatability of the practice, quality of finish parts and efficiency in their workshop operations in past centuries. Advancements in chemistry helped realize improved means of production and the discovery of stronger materials. Preliminary recipes for forging metallic compounds helped yield great scientific expertise during the Industrial …show more content…

It is a major world-wide industry that has had significant contributions to the development of man. The forging process can create parts that are stronger than those manufactured by any other metalworking process. This is why forgings are almost always used where reliability and human safety are critical. But you'll rarely see forgings, as they are normally component parts contained inside assembled items such as airplanes, automobiles, tractors, ships, oil & gas drilling equipment, engines, missiles and all kinds of capital

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