Tag: forging
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Strong US Dollar Makes Engineered Components from Cost Competitive Countries an Attractive Buy
Purchasing power due to the strengthening US dollar has made engineered components imports an attractive buy, according to the Wall Street Journal. Economists expect this purchasing power to last through mid-2023.1 Although purchasing power can be seen across cost competitive countries, China is at a disadvantage from the continuation of import tariffs that have been…
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What is Forging?
You have heard of forging, but what exactly is it? According to Thomas Net: “Forging, a metal shaping technique using compressive, localized forces, has been a staple metal fabrication technique since the time of the ancient Mesopotamians. Since its origins in the fertile crescent, forging has experienced significant changes, resulting in a more efficient, faster…
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Types of Forging Processes
New to forging? Here is a breakdown of types of forging processes. According to Forging.org: Impression Die Forging “Impression die forging pounds or presses metal between two dies (called tooling) that contain a precut profile of the desired part. Parts from a few ounces to 60,000 lbs. can be made using this process. Some of…
