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Forging

FORMING TECHNOLOGIES
The forming of metal by heating and hammering or pressing was traditionally performed by blacksmiths on anvils. Nowadays, forgings are made by hammering, pressing or rolling hot metal with sophisticated dies and extreme pressure. One difference between cast and forged metals is the grain structure. Cast products have a random grain structure, while forged metals have a linear grain alignment, which has superior resistance to stress and fatigue.