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Forging is the process of shaping metal, and is a common practice in a range of manufacturing industries. There are various types of forging, and these are often distinguished by the temperature at which it is conducted. The 3 independent classifications are cold, warm and hot, with the most popular types of metal including iron and steel almost universally forged hot. The process has many advantages and also some disadvantages to the companies that use it. Forging is a cost effective manufacturing process for high quantity runs it is also used for items that require the grain structure/ mechanical properties resulting from the forging process. Forging is limited to products of fairly simple design, generally without under cuts and sharp edges. Tooling costs for forging are higher than that of investment casting and Sand Casting . Drop forging offers good tolerances and repeatability. Surface finish of drop forging is also ok but signs of the flash line may be visible. Forgi...

Heattreatment is generally referred to as heating and cooling of different metals in a controlled way in order to amend both of its mechanical and physical properties without altering the shape of the product. The process involves the material passing through chilling or heating treatments normally at extreme temperatures so that the desired result can be achieved in terms of softening or hardening of the materials. Moreover, it's done for specific purposes for intentionally changing the properties. If we talk about the process, it is often associated with enhancing the strength of the material for improving the performance of a particular product. Generally steels are a suitable substance that goes under such treatments, since it responds well to it. Common Heat Treatments: - Hardening - Softening - Material Modification Hardening is generally done in order to enhance the wear and strength properties of the metal, especially steel....