Custom Steel Forgings
Custom Forged Steel Parts
Steel forging is a versatile process that has been used for centuries to manufacture a wide range of high-quality parts. As a high-volume production supplier, we offer you a wide variety of customization options. From custom shapes for industry-specific applications, to design assistance and metal coating options, Deeco Metals is your single-source supplier for all your steel machined forging needs.
Deeco Metals can produce the steel forged parts you need. Contact us to discuss steel forgings or request a quote to get started on your project.
Common Steel Forged Parts
At Deeco Metals, we specialize in high-volume production non-automotive steel forgings, including:
Train/locomotive parts | Pneumatic and hydraulic fittings |
Road trailer parts | Valve and Pump Parts |
Conveyor parts | Firearm components |
Hand tools, Garden Tools | Pipe clamps, connectors |
Steering arms and parts | Slides, gears, bearing caps |
Engine cam and crankshafts | And so much more |
Deecco Custom Steel Forging Advantages
With decades of metal forging experience, we provide additional services to enhance your steel forging projects.
Machining and Surface Coatings to Prevent Rust Corrosion
Forge steel parts may require machining and a surface coating to protect from rust corrosion. Deeco Metals offers these services all under one roof and saves on costs and delivery times.
Steel Forging Design Assistance
Deeco Metals is committed to producing parts of the highest possible quality. To achieve that goal, we carefully review our customers' designs to meet the production process and alloy. We sometimes offer suggestions on alternative manufacturing processes as well as alloys when appropriate. When you rely on Deeco Metals for steel forgings, you can be certain the end result will offer a good quality part.
The Steel Forging Process
Forging is a manufacturing process that uses a hammer or a closed die to form a custom shape. There are three types of forging: cold, warm, and hot forging.
- With warm and hot forging, the process uses heat to make steel malleable, and the hammer or die shapes the metal into a custom part.
- We cut the metal bar into slugs or billet and then it is heated in a gas-fired furnace or electric induction ovens to achieve the right forging heat required.
- Once it is hot enough, the billet is placed in a die for forging or hammering into the required shaft shape.
Closed Die Forgings for Custom Steel Machined Parts
Closed die forging is an efficient method for producing custom near net shaped metal parts.
- In this process, a piece of heated metal billet or slug is inserted into the bottom half of the die while the top half is pressed down with high pressure onto the billet.
- The hot metal fills the cavity to form the desired shaped part and excess metal exits the die around the part. This excess metal is called flash.
- The flash is later clipped off through another clipping die which is in another press.
- After this the part is shot blast or vibratory finished with abrasive media to remove any burs.
- In some cases, after this the part is pickled in a series of acid baths and clean water to remove acid. This along with the shot blast and vibratory methods improves the surface finish for use as is for other coating methods such as painting or plating after machining.
Closed die forging is a good choice for designs that require close tolerances, long production runs, and cost savings. The general rule of thumb is if you are machining more than 40% of your bar stock away, then there is a cost saving advantage for using forgings. Deeco Metals offers closed die forging for steel, stainless, aluminum, brass, and bronze parts.
Learn more about steel forgings. Contact Deeco Metals today.
Industries that Benefit from Steel Forged Parts
Deeco Metals produces steel forgings for a wide range of industries, including:
- Chemical
- Petrochemical
- Offshore oil and in-land oil installations
- Marine and naval
- Hand tools
- Food processing
- General engineering
- Valves and pump parts
- Power generation
- Shipping – All type of Boats and ships
Start Your Steel Forging Project with Deeco Metals Today
Request a quote for steel forgings or contact Deeco Metals to discuss your designs with our experienced engineering team. You can also email sales@deecometals.com to learn more.