Call (800) 411-8983 HOME ABOUT CAPABILITIES INDUSTRIES PRODUCTS CONTACT Conventional forgings come in varying degrees of complexity and size. Although most use the typical top and bottom die construction, variations in parting line, forge planes, and auxiliary tooling enable us to produce many “non-conventional” configurations in sizes exceeding 650 square inches plan view area (PVA). With conventional forging, as the dies approach, the alloy plastically deforms and flows laterally touching the side walls of the die. The alloy continues to flow outside of the impression forming flash. a the flash thins it cools causing resistance to additional deformation. The cooled flash then adds pressure to the inside of the die cavity to promote metal flow into any design impressions that are unfilled. The advantages of conventional forging are that parts can be produced at a high rate, the life of the die for part reproduction, the cost per part can be significantly low, easy to forge, and the tooling can be done at a low cost. When considering conventional forging over a hogout, conventional forging has a much stronger grain structure, requires much less input weight, and significantly less end machining. To review additional information on the differences between forging and hogouts, please view our guide on what makes a good die forging candidate. HOME ABOUT CAPABILITIES INDUSTRIES PRODUCTS CONTACT © Aluminum Precision Products 2011-2021 3333 W. Warner Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92704 Phone: (714) 546-8125 Fax: (714) 540-8662 | Terms | Privacy Policy | Website Map | Site Credits | Powered by RunningFish Aluminum Precision Products enjoys an unparalleled reputation for quality. Accredited to Nadcap standards for Heat Treatment, Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection and Ultrasonic Inspection, we are constantly in pursuit of excellence. We are approved by every major airframe Prime in the world, including more than 500 subtiers to these prime contractors. Aluminum Precision Products is committed to steady, long term improvement of all of our products and processes through defect prevention rather than detection. APP is leading the way in Closed & Open (“hand”) Die Forgings and Impact Extrusions. All Tooling is manufactured and maintained in-house with APP's fully staffed Die Shop. From engineering to delivery, APP can provide the entire process including finished machining and assembly. Our goal is to be the world-class quality supplier of choice in the Aluminum forging industry.