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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