2. HistoryHistory
Dates back to 4000BCDates back to 4000BC
Iron was first forgedIron was first forged
metalmetal
Mass production ofMass production of
forged parts began inforged parts began in
1930 with help of1930 with help of
Henry FordHenry Ford
3. Metals that are forgedMetals that are forged
Steel AlloysSteel Alloys
Aluminum AlloysAluminum Alloys
IronIron
NickelNickel
TitaniumTitanium
CopperCopper
4. Why forged metals are strongerWhy forged metals are stronger
Forces molecules toForces molecules to
become betterbecome better
aligned and bondedaligned and bonded
Grain pattern isGrain pattern is
organized in a way toorganized in a way to
maximize strengthmaximize strength
Does not require anyDoes not require any
joining of partsjoining of parts
5. Cost to run forging plantCost to run forging plant
$6 million in electricity$6 million in electricity
$500,000 for water$500,000 for water
and sewer utilitiesand sewer utilities
$40,000 natural gas$40,000 natural gas
6. Parts made from forged metalParts made from forged metal
Automotive partsAutomotive parts
AgriculturalAgricultural
machinerymachinery
Hand toolsHand tools
RailroadRailroad
AerospaceAerospace
7. Parts made from forged metalParts made from forged metal
Automotive partsAutomotive parts
AgriculturalAgricultural
machinerymachinery
Hand toolsHand tools
RailroadRailroad
AerospaceAerospace
