OPEN DIE FORGINGS

Vulcan Steam Forging Company produces a number of custom open die components that include…

Discs In Die-forgings

Dies are specialized tools used to shape and form metal blanks during the forging process. In open die forging, flat or contoured dies are used to apply compressive forces to the workpiece, while in closed die forging, two or more dies with complementary shapes are used to enclose and shape the material.

Closed dies, also known as impression dies or tooling, completely enclose the metal blank during the forging process. They contain cavities or impressions that define the shape of the final part. Closed die forging processes include impression die forging and precision forging, which yield highly precise and intricate components with minimal machining requirements.

Sleeves In Die-Forgings

Sleeves are designed as cylindrical-shaped components with specific diameters, lengths, and wall thicknesses to meet the requirements of their intended application. They can vary in size from small, precision-engineered sleeves to large, heavy-duty sleeves, depending on the application and load-bearing requirements.

Blocks in Die-forgings

Blocks are typically designed as rectangular or cylindrical-shaped pieces with specific dimensions and tolerances to meet the requirements of their intended application. They can vary in size from small blocks used for precision machining to large blocks used in heavy-duty applications.

Step Shaft in Die-Forgings

Step shafts are designed to meet specific requirements for applications where varying diameters or sections with different mechanical properties are needed. They are commonly used in machinery and equipment where different components, such as gears, bearings, or couplings, are mounted onto the shaft at different points.

Rings in Die-forgings

Rings produced through die forging are commonly used in various industries for applications such as bearings, gears, flanges, and other structural components. Die forging is a manufacturing process where metal is shaped into the desired form using compressive forces applied through dies or molds.

Hubs in Die-forgings

Die forging is a widely used manufacturing process for producing hubs, which are integral components in many mechanical systems such as automotive wheels, machinery, and aerospace applications. Hubs serve as central connection points for shafts, axles, or rotating components, providing support, alignment, and attachment for other parts.

Bars in Die-Forgings

Die forging is also commonly used for producing bars, which are elongated metal components with a variety of applications across industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and manufacturing. Bars can serve as structural elements, shafts, axles, or other load-bearing components in mechanical systems.

These high-strength, long-life parts, optimized in terms of both mechanical properties and structural integrity, are produced in numerous sizes, shapes and custom configurations..