Rotary Forging
Elmet Technologies offers advanced rotary forging services and processing capabilities to produce precision-forged metal bar products. Using state-of-the-art equipment and a fully-integrated manufacturing process, we transform high-performance materials into high-quality round metal products. Our rotary forging process minimizes material waste, reduces machining costs, and ensures consistent quality, making it ideal for applications requiring efficiency and durability.
With extensive expertise in handling challenging and costly materials, including refractory metals, Elmet Technologies consistently delivers superior results. Our innovative approach and commitment to excellence ensure that even the most complex projects are executed with precision, reliability, and unmatched quality.
High-performance CNC-Controlled Forging
By utilizing the advanced process of rotary forging, we optimize material use, dramatically reduce waste, and frequently eliminate the necessity for extensive machining. Our CNC-controlled forging machines effortlessly create intricate shapes, facilitating near-net shape production while upholding the highest quality standards. We accomplish this by meticulously monitoring essential parameters such as power and temperature.
Benefits of Rotary Forging with Elmet
- Precision-forged long bars within controlled temperature ranges.
- Skilled team with expertise in metallurgy and material processing.
- 100% consistency ensured through fully automated CNC processes.
- Real-time data monitoring of force, speed, and temperature every second.
- Minimized material waste with tight tolerances and excellent surface finishes.
- Enhanced material properties, including improved strength and microstructure.
Rotary Forging: Capabilities and equipment specifications
Length
Elmet Technologies’ rotary forging services accommodate lengths up to 6.25 m (20.5 ft) with automatic unloading. For extended lengths, manual pushing expands capacity to 6.85 m (22.5 ft) based on material and temperature requirements, ensuring precision forging across various specifications.
Geometry
Our rotary forging delivers precise stepped and tapered geometries tailored to design needs. Advanced tooling and optimized forging temperatures enable tight tolerances of approximately 1 mm (0.040 in), ensuring consistent, high-accuracy results for unique applications.
Furnace
Equipped with a gas-fired furnace featuring a 36 in x 36 in opening and 10 ft depth, we maintain temperatures from 1500°F to 3000°F, providing optimal conditions for high-temperature forging.
Equipment Capabilities and specifications
- Input Sizes
- The maximum diameter inputs depend on the alloy
- 28–160 mm (1.1–6.3 in) diameters
- 813–2800 mm (32–110 in) lengths
- Output Sizes
- 28–152 mm (1.1–6.0 in) diameters
- Billet Temperature
- 815–1375°C (1500–2500°F) gas-fired
- Force
- 200 Metric Tons/Hammer
COMPREHENSIVE RANGE of shapes and forge profiles
Forge Profiles: Bar & Tubing
- Stepped Shafts
- Hexagons
- Squares
- Rectangles
- Rounds
- Octagons
Elmet Technoogies Rotary Forging Process At-A-Glance
Load Furnace
Preheat
Load Forge
Forge Material
Inspect
Package & Ship
The Elmet Technologies Advantage
Our forging process ensures precision and consistency. With Elmet Technologies, every step is documented and controlled for reliable and repeatable results on every project.
- 100% Repeatability:
- Each CNC program is meticulously saved, guaranteeing precise and consistent replication across every production run.
- Hammer Axis Precision:
- Achieves an impressive repeatability of 0.1mm over 100mm.
- Chuck Axis Accuracy:
- Maintains 1.0mm repeatability across an extensive range of 7250mm.
World-Class Rotary Forging Technology
Elmet Technologies has fully-integrated rotary forging capabilities, enabling our team to take your project from material procurement through billet preparation and forging, to final processing.