Open die forging, also known as free forging, is a metal shaping process where heated metal is worked between two flat or slightly curved dies, allowing the material to flow and take the desired shape. The process is characterized by the absence of complete enclosure, providing greater flexibility in producing large, customized, and often asymmetrical components. Open die forging is commonly used for manufacturing parts like shafts, rings, discs, and other industrial components.<\/p>\n<\/div>
| Material:<\/th>\n | Steel, stainless steel, non-ferrometals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
|---|---|
| Tolerance \/ standard:<\/th>\n | To be determined according to EN 10243<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Minimum wall thickness:<\/th>\n | 5 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Weight:<\/th>\n | 2 kg \u2013 couple of hundreds kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Maximum dimensions:<\/th>\n | Several meters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div> |