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Technical articles focused on forging business and technology.

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Modern Ring-Rolling Simulations Aid Design, Identify Defects

Ring-rolling simulations have matured into a necessary tool for the efficient production of defect-free rings. Most defects encountered in production can now reliably be detected in a simulation, and solutions for the defects can be quickly implemented and verified. The optimized ring-rolling technology-chain simulation virtually ensures a defect-free product, and the information from the successful simulation can be used to set the operating parameters of your rolling mill.
Dr. Nikolay Biba Tom Ellinghausen
August 8, 2019
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Anyone that has designed processes to manufacture seamless rolled rings knows how challenging it is to produce them defect-free and with the required properties.


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Engineered Floor-Tile Systems Improve Forge Operations

Demanding environments in forges require engineered floor systems to accommodate heavy handling equipment in high-traffic areas and impact loading. They also must have thermal resistance to high-temperature workpieces. Various flooring options are available in today’s market, and the selection of appropriate flooring materials is critical to long-term facility goals.
Will Hadley Dave Quilter
August 7, 2019
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The selection of an appropriate flooring system contributes to increased productivity and profitability by decreasing outages related to floor repairs and replacement, reducing expensive equipment repairs related to inconsistencies in the flooring and decreasing the risk of operator safety concerns and fatigue.


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Forge Fair 2019 – A Record Breaker

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Dean M. Peters
August 2, 2019
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For the third consecutive time, Cleveland played host to the biennial Forge Fair, which was held on the shores of Lake Erie May 21-23, 2019. Nearly 2,000 attendees and 169 exhibitors made Forge Fair 2019 the largest ever.


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Lightweighting Ideas for Hybrid Vehicles and Heavy-Duty Trucks

This fourth article about Germany’s Lightweight Forging Initiative (now with international industry support) focuses on potential weight savings through innovative material selection and forging part and process design. This continuation of the article from June examines additional specific lightweighting opportunities on a hybrid car and a heavy-duty truck.
August 1, 2019
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Forging technology has undergone continuous development during the past few years.


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FAQs About Testing Forged Metal Parts

A review of some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the commercial testing of forgings can help you learn about the types of destructive and nondestructive tests and which ones are necessary for your products. Some tips are offered on what to look for in selecting a testing service provider.
Sharon Bentzley
June 10, 2019
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Metal testing is a common step in the production process when providing forged metal parts to original equipment manufacturers (OEM).


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Playing with Fire: Blacksmithing a Hot Topic

FORGE in cooperation with Carnegie Mellon University
June 6, 2019
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We have noticed an uptick in the number of blacksmithing stories over the past few years. Here’s an opportunity to find out what the buzz is all about.


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Germany's Lightweight Forging Initiative for Hybrid Vehicles and Heavy-Duty Trucks

This third article in a series about Germany’s Lightweight Forging Initiative (begun April 2016) focuses on potential weight savings through innovative material selection and forging part and process design. In this segment, potential weight savings on a hybrid vehicle and heavy-duty truck are considered.
June 4, 2019
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This third article in a series about Germany’s Lightweight Forging Initiative (begun April 2016) focuses on potential weight savings through innovative material selection and forging part and process design. In this segment, potential weight savings on a hybrid vehicle and heavy-duty truck are considered.


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So, you are going to Forge Fair 2019!

FIA will hold its biennial Forge Fair May 21-23 at Cleveland’s Huntington Convention Center. This article, geared to the less experienced tradeshow attendee, will give you tips on how to make the most of your time on the exhibit floor and in the technical sessions.
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Jon D. Tirpak
April 11, 2019
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Surprise! Today your boss instructed you to attend Forge Fair 2019 this coming May in Cleveland, Ohio!


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Extend Die Life with Flood Welding

One of the forging industry’s biggest challenges is finding ways to increase die life, a parameter that is fundamental to efficiency and profitability. One way to achieve this is through the process called flood welding, a high-speed, high-deposition weld-metal recovery of a worn forging-die cavity.
David Lee
April 9, 2019
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History should never be ignored when solutions are needed in the forging industry.


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Selecting the Right Equipment to Handle Heavy Forgings

The productivity of a forge shop can be greatly affected by the efficient flow of workpieces through the plant. Solutions to handle workflow range from motorized manipulators to rail-mounted systems to overhead manipulators. For most applications there is more than one solution, and an experienced engineer can help you select the right system for your operation. It is important not to be guided by price alone but rather to think in the long term.
Boris Marcukaitis
April 5, 2019
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The productivity of closed-die forging lines and ring-rolling plants strongly depends on the right handling equipment.


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