So you want to make your own sword, but you don't know how? You've heard of smithing and forging and forged metal definitions, but don't know much about forging. Well, it's true that learning how to forge metal is a fairly easy process when you put your mind to it
In this article we'll cover 7 steps on how to forge iron or steel in order to make your own sword without breaking the bank. So let's get started!
forging metal definitionMetal forging is a manufacturing process in which metal is heated and placed under pressure to produce parts with a desired shape. Forging can be done using a variety of tools and machines, such as hammers and presses, to shape the metal into the desired shape. The process of forging can produce parts that are stronger and more durable than those made using other manufacturing methods. Many different metals, including steel, aluminum, and brass, can be forged using this process.
Once we open the die/mold of forging process and get ready, then we start forging mass production.
The processes of forging are as below:
1/ The metal is heated to a high temperature in a forge or furnace. The heated metal is placed on an anvil or forging die.
2/ The metal is struck with a hammer or press to shape it into the desired form.
3/ The metal may be reheated and reshaped multiple times to achieve the desired shape and properties.
4/ The metal is cooled and hardened by quenching it in water or oil.
The forged metal parts normally need further processed by machining, heat treatment, or other methods to achieve the final desired properties and finish.
Asianstar offers professional forging service for a wide range of industries, including heat forging and cold forging services. Our experienced team of forge experts uses advanced techniques to get high precision die which brings high-quality forged products with superior strength and durability.
We offer a variety of forging options, including open-die forging, closed-die forging, and precision forging, to meet the unique needs of each project.
Our team has the skills to forge various materials, such as steel, stainless steel, brass, and aluminum.
Additionally, we also offer value-added services CNC machining, heat treatment, surface treatment etc. to ensure that our products meet the highest quality standards.
| Unit (mm) | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 3 | 400 |
| Length | 3 | 400 |
| Height | 3 | 200 |
| Sides | 1 | 4 |
| Unit (mm) | Tolerance according to sizes | |||
| Height Tolerance | Height Size | 3 to 20 | 20 to 30 | 30 above |
| Tolerance | ±0.02 | ±0.03 | ±0.04 | |
| Width/Length Tolerance | Width/Length Size | 3 to 30 | 30 to 100 | 100 above |
| Tolerance | ±0.02 | ±0.025 | ±0.03 | |
| Tolerance Class followed | Tolerance (mm) | |||||||||||||
| Straightness and Flatness | Verticality | Symmetry | ||||||||||||
| 10 | 10 to 30 | 30 to 100 | 100 to 300 | 300 to 1000 | 1000 to 3000 | to 100 | 100 to 300 | 300 to 1000 | 1000 to 3000 | to 100 | 100 to 300 | 300 to 1000 | 1000 to 3000 | |
| H | ±0.015 | ±0.02 | ±0.03 | ±0.05 | ±0.10 | ±0.15 | ±0.02 | ±0.025 | ±0.03 | ±0.035 | ±0.02 | ±0.03 | ±0.04 | ±0.05 |
| Facilities of Forging Parts | Height Size (mm) | Length Size (mm) | Productivity (PCS/Month) | ||||
| CNC Machines for Die Opening | Forging Machine | CNC Machining Machine | Min 3 | Max 200 | Min 3 | Max 400 | 500’000/Item |
Asianstar has ability and facilities to open high precision die, which much helpful for forging shape result in good structure and functional feature
Asianstar QC system and tools, gauges, pins, concentricity measurement, roughness detector, projector, CMM, micro-meter, salt-spray device, etc.
Asianstar huge productivity and experienced on forging service, make the products correctly in huge quantity and fast machining service after forging
Asianstar aim to buildup partnership with clients, always choose best suitable facilities to carry out the components in competitive prices
Our CNC Turning Service provides different sizes of roll shape work-pieces, the diameter range is from 0.5mm to 480mm, reaching tolerance +/-0.003mm.
Our milling machines and CNC centers are able to produce complicated structure part, five-axis devices produce multi-sides at one-time jag which bring high precision result
Our Sheet Metal Fabrication provides slicing, punching, bending, welding, painting and assembling for set products, unique tooling for each project to raise production efficiency
Our Aluminum Extrusion brings clients various shapes of aluminum parts, high efficiency for mass quantity, our precision extrusion mold control tolerance within 0.01mm
For some steel serious products, we apply Forging Service to make out their outer shape and them use CNC devices to start drilling, forming, rolling, cutting, etc.
Our Surface Finishing Service uses chemical or electro post-treatments after machining tasks are finished, normally includes Oxide, Anodizing, Passivation, E-Plating, Painting,etc.
Yes, we support ODM/OEM, we provide custom-made service for clients or even support clients on designing or improving
