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Drop Forging. By John , Brendan and Keith. What is drop forging. Advantages /Disadvantages. Processes. Materials. Video. What is Drop Forging. Drop forging is a metal shaping process in which a heated work piece is formed by rapid closing of a punch and die.
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Drop Forging By John , Brendan and Keith What is drop forging Advantages /Disadvantages Processes Materials Video
What is Drop Forging • Drop forging is a metal shaping process in which a heated work piece is formed by rapid closing of a punch and die. • Drop forging is also called impression die or closed die forging, or rot forging. Main Page
Advantages/Disadvantages • Makes strong products. • Many metals are forged cold, but iron and its alloys are always forged hot. Steel Forged Part Main Page
Process • The work piece is placed into a die and punch, then the impact of a ram on the punch causes the heated material to change shape. stantion holder (bike suspension) Main Page
Materials Used • The materials that are used most commonly in drop forging are: aluminium, copper, nickel, mild steel, stainless steel, and magnesium. • Best Material: Mild Steel • Worst Material: Magnesium Main Page