Have you ever wished you could make metal do whatever? Well, the good news is that you can! Some of these techniques wouldn't be possible without a forge, which is why we're going to take a look at hot forging
What is Hot Forging
Hot forging is the process of heating metal in order to remove some of its hardness and increase its ductility. The end result is stronger and more flexible steel than what was originally present in the piece of metal. There are many different methods for hot forging, including
Oven-Drying: Drying in an oven can be used to remove moisture from your metal piece. This method works best for metals that have a high percentage of carbon content, like iron and steel
Furnace Heating: This method involves heating up an area that contains a piece of metal until it reaches its melting point (around 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit). Furnace heating allows smaller pieces of metal to be heated more quickly than oven drying does. This method works best for metals with less carbon content than iron or steel does
Ceramic Heating: Ceramic heating works by using fire or other heat sources as opposed to electricity or gas heaters found in many furnaces and ovens today. The
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