Machining forged raw parts offers significant advantages over directly machining from bar stock. Forged components are produced using near-net-shape techniques, which means the material is shaped closely to the final dimensions during forging. This approach reduces the amount of excess material that needs to be removed, thereby decreasing machining time and material waste. Additionally, because not all surfaces require machining, the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the production process are enhanced.
We pay attention to the material properties inherent to forged materials, such as their grain structure and potential residual stresses, which can be effectively managed through heat treatment processes like normalizing and stress relieving. Proper handling and precise machining parameters must be employed to ensure dimensional accuracy and surface integrity, preventing issues like warping or tool wear. When components require higher strength or hardness, quenching and tempering may be applied to tailor these properties without overly compromising toughness. By carefully managing these factors and heat treatments, CNC machining on forged raw parts can deliver high-quality, reliable components with optimized production workflows.
Carbon steels (e.g., AISI 1045) and alloy steels (e.g., AISI 4140, 4340)
Stainless steels such as 304, 316, and 17-4PH
Aluminum alloys (e.g., 6061, 7075)
Copper alloys (e.g., C110, C172)
Titanium alloys (e.g., Ti-6Al-4V)
For high-temperature or specialty applications, nickel-based superalloys (e.g., Inconel? 718)
Pre-machining material made by forging, near final shape. We ship them to USA for final machining.
Here's another example: an agriculture machinery part made by forging and machining