Drop ForgingBy John , Brendan and Keith

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What is drop forging

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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.

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Makes strong products. Many metals are forged cold, but iron

and its alloys are always forged hot.

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Steel Forged Part

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.

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stantion holder (bike suspension)

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

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