• Q - What is forging?
  A - A method of forming parts by pressing a heated slug, cut from raw material barstock in a closed die.

• Q – What are the advantages of forging vs. alternate materials/manufacturing methods?
  A – vs. castings…forgings are stronger because of grain structure and lack of porosity; reduced tool investment; easier to machine; easier to buff and plate; better surface finish; offer a pressure-tight component;
  A – vs. machined barstock…forging is a near-net shape process, requiring less machining and reduced cutting tool cost, higher production rates; part shape flexibility; possible parts consolidation;
  A – vs. powdered metal…forgings require fewer secondary operations (i.e. machining); less raw material cost; can offer a lighter component

• Q – What are the physical properties (and mechanical properties and composition) of available non-ferrous forging alloys?
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• Q – What are some applications where non-ferrous forgings are currently used?
  A –

  • automobiles	• motorcycles	• snowmobiles
  • marine	• aerospace	• ordnance
  • ATV’s	• heavy equipment	• bicycles
  • plumbing	• fittings	• solenoid valves
  • fire suppression	• hydronics	• door/window/lock hardware
  • medical	• electrical	• pumps
  • compressors	• welding equipment	• power tools

 

• Q – What coatings can be applied to a non-ferrous forging?
  A – Due to density, nickel, chrome, brass, gold plating are easily applied. Powder coating, phosphate “E” coating and chromates.
  

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