Cold Forging Using Impression Die Forging Process to Achieve Precise Results

The most common process of cold forging at or near room temperature is called impression die forging, also known as closed die forging.  This method places the metal into a die, and then utilizes a hammer to pound it in a rapid sequence, forcing it into the die. The die is the customized mold tailored and engineered to the customer’s design, and during the forging process of deforming the metal material, the desired shape of the metal is achieved by forcing it into the shaped cavity.

Softer metals such as aluminum and carbon and standard alloy steel are most commonly used for cold metal forging since they are more easier to shape at a cold temperature. The impression die forging technique involved in cold forging is advantageous economically since less material is wasted and more precision can be achieved that requires little finishing work. In other words, when the impressions are contained very well in the die, the results would be close tolerance products.

Depending on the properties of the metal and elements such as complexity, tolerances, economics and performance, cold forging can produce better results while being less expensive.  DF Precision Inc., a Los Angeles forging company, has over 20 years of specialization in cold forging. The company also works with hot and warm forging processes but hone their expertise on cold forging. To learn more about how you can save money while achieving high quality forged metal parts for your automotive, aerospace, electronics, or machinery business, please contact DF Precision at 626-572-7988

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