Forgings

Information on Forgings can be found under this Yellow Pages® heading. Forging has been one of the oldest methods of metallurgy. It is widely used to shape and reshape metal pieces, metal ingots, and other metal pieces. It generally includes heating the metal piece and applying force to change the shape. It can also be done by not heating the metal and putting extreme pressure to change the shape. Forgings can help in shaping things as per the requirements. Yellow Pages® can help you to find information about Forgings in Australia.

Forging is shaping metal by application of pressure. You can get several forging companies all over Australia. These forging companies provide forging pertaining to different types of metals.  By forging the metal pieces, you will get better-shaped and strong metal products, usually stronger than machined metal or die cast metal. The forging causes the grains to form tighter bonds making the metal stronger. The metal is beaten, and the grains are deformed but it does not break away. Forging is highly effective in maintaining a high strength-to-weight ratio.

You can get some metal forged by cold forging. Some metals like iron and several alloys of iron need hot forging. Other metal and alloys such as aluminium, and titanium can also be hot forged.  You can get metal forgings used for various purposes, such as making, shackles, gears, hooks, safety and protection equipments, super strength bolts, high tensile fasteners, and surgical implants for the joints in the human body.