Forging

Manufacturing process that shapes metal with compressive force.

metalworking blacksmithing

Forging is a manufacturing process involving shaping metal using localized compressive forces.

/ˈfɔːr.dɪŋ/

It originates from the Old English word 'forgan,' meaning 'to form or shape.'

Forging is like shaping clay with your hands, but instead of clay, it's hot metal that's hammered into shape.

shaping hammering bending

manufacturing metalworking

drop forging press forging ring rolling

hammer anvil die

metal fabrication industrial production

industrial manufacturing process