There is essentially no limit to the size of forgings that can be made using open die forgings.
Open Die forgings (or hand forgings) are formed in flat or shaped open dies and may be manufactured using ingot, billet, bar or a preformed metal. The process can create a range of shapes from the classic block to more complex configurations of bent, stepped, or curved shapes. Additionally, forgings are possible from a few pounds to hundreds of tons.
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Advantages of Open Die Forging
The reason to choose open die forging services are several fold. The cost of developing an open die forging tool is significantly less than closed die forging. Additionally, the time it takes to produce open die forgings are significantly less than producing a closed die forging and thus may be essential if you don’t have long lead times.
Open Die Forging Process
The forging process for open die forging can consist of lengthening the metal piece by reducing its cross section or bulging the workpieces cross section by reducing its length. This process is generally performed through heating of the metal and applying multiple hammer strokes as the piece is incrementally advanced lengthwise and rotated by its latitude or longitude. As a result, this process is excellent to develop specific grain directions, short transverse, long transverse and longitudinal.
Common Applications
Common applications for open die forgings include blade parts for the aerospace industry, as well as rings for sealing, stator and more for the electric power and oil and gas markets.
Why Open Die Forgings With Rickard Metals
Rickard Metals has 25+ years of experience manufacturing open die forgings. We are experts in prototype development and understand the development process well. With additional testing done on site, the material can meet the strictest of standards.