Hot forging is a metal-forming process in which the metal is heated above its recrystallization temperature and deformed by applying compressive forces, such as hammering or pressing. This operation allows the material to develop greater strength and ductility and will allow components to be made in complex shapes.

Key Features:

• Hot Process: Hot forging is accomplished by heating the metal from 950°C to 1250°C, allowing production deformation of the material while reducing its resistance to deformation and making the materials impervious to strain hardening.
• Increased Strength: The metallurgical property of the metal grain structure is realigned during the forging process, yielding a significantly stronger, tougher, and fatigue-resistant part.
• Ability to Form Complex Shapes: Hot forging is particularly suited for forming large pieces or complicated shapes that would be difficult, if not impossible, to form in the cold state.

Hot forging is an important operation in creating strong and durable parts for the automotive, aerospace, and heavy machinery industries. Forging at this high temperature allows the metal to display the optimum mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy desirable to meet performance criteria for a multitude of significant applications.