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Forging- Bending
DropTwisting and Scrolling
By Joe O’Neill
Forging Information• Forging processes can be carried out either
by hand or machine
• Most forging processes are carried out when the metal is HOT. This avoids the work hardening and also requires less energy to achieve the final result
• Was originally ALL done by hand but is a dieing trade due to machinery
Different Processes• Basic hand processes are carried out with the use
of Hammers, Tongs and Anvils• Larger forces can be achieved by using mechanical hammers• The different Processes of Forging are: 1. Bending – Bending the metal2. Drawing Down – The metal is hammered into a
thinner section3. Punching and Drifting – Punch a hole into the metal
and smoothing/tidying up the hole4. Twisting and Scrolling – Twisting the metal and
Scrolling the metal5. Drop Forging – A mechanical process used in
mass production (Spanners and Hammer heads)
Bending• A bend is produced in the piece
being worked• The bend can either be sharp or
gradual• A more gradual bend can be
achieved with the metal being cold while a sharp bend will require the metal to be hot
Twisting and Scrolling• These two processes can be carried out while
the metal is hot or cold the result will depend on what type of metal being forged
• Both of the processes require manual labour and a high degree of skill
• Used to create small amounts of products only• Products mad by Twisting and Scrolling are:
Wrought iron gates, Horse shoes and stirrups for riding
Drop Forging• Drop forging is used when large numbers of
similar objects are being made (mass production) therefore machines are required
• Drop forging is a refining process• To make a product by drop forging you 1st
draw down the metal to a rough shape then place the metal in the Drop dies and set the machine to apply pressure
• This forces the metal to the shape of the dies• To achieve a final drop forged product the
metal will be forged several times
Drop Forging