Hot forging is a process that shapes metals into desired forms by heating them to a high temperature.
This method allows for better material deformation and the creation of more complex geometries.
Let's explore six common materials that can be hot forged.
What Materials Can Be Hot Forged? (6 Common Options)
1. Aluminum
Aluminum is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and durable.
It has high thermal conductivity, design flexibility, and fracture toughness.
Aluminum can be forged using open or closed dies and does not require preheating.
2. Titanium
Titanium has excellent weight-to-strength and strength-to-density ratios, as well as corrosion resistance.
It is heat-treated prior to press forging to improve its natural toughness and strength.
3. Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is corrosion-resistant and has excellent strength.
Grades like 304(L) and 316(L) are commonly used for press forging.
Stainless steel requires greater pressure and is forged at high temperatures.
4. Brass
Brass is heated to around 1500°F (815°C) and can be forged using closed or open dies.
Forged brass is stronger and more durable.
5. Copper
Copper bars are heated prior to forging and then pressed into the desired shape.
Forged copper has excellent electrical and thermal conductivity.
6. Magnesium
Magnesium alloys, such as AZ31B, AZ61A, AZ80A, ZK60A, M1A, and HM21A, can be hot forged.
Magnesium has low density, greater strength and stiffness than steel or aluminum, but it is more difficult to forge.
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