CAPABILITIES PRODUCTS MARKETS ABOUT US CONTACT US REQUEST A QUOTE CAREERS Sales: 414-223-2754 Employment: 715-823-6557 OPEN DIE VS CLOSED DIE FORGING Open Die and Closed Die Forging are two different types of forging processes that each have their own unique applications and capabilities. WHAT IS OPEN DIE FORGING? Open die forging is a process that involves deforming a heated metal billet between dies that do not completely enclose the material. The as-forged geometry is achieved through a series of strikes. Products formed through open die forging often need secondary machining and refining to achieve the tolerances required for the finished specifications. ADVANTAGES – Little or no tooling cost – Reduced lead time – Often used for small production runs WHAT IS CLOSED DIE FORGING? Closed die forging (also known as impression forging) is a process that involves a heated metal billet being transferred into a progressive series of impression dies that are brought together, causing the metal to flow to achieve the final shape of the forged part. The small amount of material that flows outside of the die parting lines, called flash, is then removed. The final trimmed part is sometimes used in its as-forged condition or additional secondary steps are performed such as heat treating and/or machining. ADVANTAGES – Less machining – Few material limitations – Better surface finish – Cost-effective for large production runs – Net shape parts with tighter tolerances WHAT WE OFFER Walker Forge is the industry expert in closed die forging. We can customize forgings to meet your industry and application needs. Contact us today for a quote. REQUEST A QUOTE CLOSED DIE & OPEN DIE COMMON APPLICATIONS Closed die forging is preferred for high precision in applications that require stronger & tougher parts: Oilfield Mining Automotive Agriculture Transportation Open die forging is suitable for large parts in lower quantities. Products include forged rollers, cylinders, and long shafts: Railway Aircraft Oilfield Marine Off-highway FORGING CAPABILITIES: Maximum part sizes and weights CARBON STEEL Up to 100 lbs. / 45kg. Up to 100 in² / 645 cm² ALLOY STEEL Up to 100 lbs. / 45kg. Up to 100 in² / 645 cm² STAINLESS STEEL Up to 70 lbs. / 32 kg. Up to 75 in² / 484 cm² MATERIALS WE FORGE: Over 1,000 grade and size combinations ordered through approved SBQ mills. CARBON STEEL 1000 Series 1100 Series 1200 Series 1500 Series ALLOY STEEL 4000 Series 5000 Series 8000 Series 9000 Series STAINLESS STEEL 300 Series 400 Series PH Grades (17.4) At Walker Forge, our primary process is closed-die forging, which involves heating special bar quality (SBQ) steel and shaping it to your custom specifications. Choose us today for a wide range of sizes and types of forgings, supported by a complete array of value-added services including metallurgical lab testing, heat treating, and machining. CONTACT US TO DISCUSS YOUR FORGING NEEDS Some of the world’s top-performing companies have turned to us for decades with confidence, thanks to an exceptional record of on-time delivery, dependable quality, and all-around easy experience. 13 forging press lines ranging from 850 to 4,000 tons Volumes ranging from a few thousand parts per year up to 750,000 parts per year TS and ISO certified LET'S TALK HEAT TREATING Save time and money and get your part finished right with a wide array of in-house capabilities. MORE SALES 414-223-2754 EMPLOYMENT 715-823-6557 CLINTONVILLE, WI, UNITED STATES INFO@WALKERFORGE.COM © 2020 WALKER FORGE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRIVACY POLICY CORPORATE EMAIL