Page 211 - Mechanical Engineer's Data Handbook

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 199

5.9 Metal forming processes

5.9. I Hand forlry Md drop hwng

‘Forging’ is the forming of metal parts by hammering,
pressing, or bending to the required shape, usually at
red heat. ‘Hand forging’ involves the use of an anvil
and special hammers, chisels and swages. A ‘drop
forging machine’ uses pneumatic or hydraulic pressure
to compress hot metal blanks between hard steel dies.
Fo@ngwithfiashnmwval