Call (800) 411-8983 HOME ABOUT CAPABILITIES INDUSTRIES PRODUCTS CONTACT Open Die Forgings, also known as “Hand Forgings” or “Forged Block,” are manufactured in flat dies, eliminating the requirement for non-recurring tooling. They are characterized by specific grain directions (ST – Short Traverse; LT – Long Traverse; and L – Longitudinal), and are produced in many shapes, from the classic “block” configurations to bent, stepped, or curved shapes. Reasons to choose Open Die Forgings include: Cost of developing closed die forging tool is cut-rate. Engineering of the component is not yet finalized and creating the closed die tooling is premature. The part requires forged properties and machining an open die forging is the most economical method to achieve your goal. The lead time for developing closed die tooling may not support your program. Aluminum Precision Products offers a wide range of Open Die Forging alloys, configurations, tempers and sizes. Both our Santa Ana and Oxnard facilities in California produce Open Die Forgings. APP can produce special shapes and round hollows (trepanned and/or bored). For more information see our Guide on what makes a good die forging candidate. ALLOYS: 2014, 2024, 2219, 2618, 3003, 4032, 5083, 5086, 6061, 7049, 7050, 7075, 7079, 7149, 7150, 7175 7249, and others. TEMPERS: All tempers including -F, O, -01, all T tempers and H tempers, including stress relieved (-T7352, T7452, etc.). Specific alloys require specific tempers. PROCESSES: Where required, we offer precision machining of the rectangle surfaces to tolerances of +.010/-.000. We perform mechanical testing, ultrasonic inspection, and stress relief (where required) at our own facilities. SIZE CAPABILITIES Weight: Maximum weight of 6,000 pounds net Rectangles: ST – up to 24 inches (560mm) LT – up to 48 inches (1219.2 mm) L – up to 360 inches (9,144 mm) Biscuits: up to 48 inches (760mm) diameter Rounds: up to 30 inches (760mm) diameter, 150 inches (3800mm) length 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.