Manufacturing of aerospace forgings

Abstract Advanced forging and heat treatment methods with enhanced material technology and computer modeling techniques are key elements for the success of modern forging processes used in the aerospace forging sector. Modern forging, heat treating and process design methods are being developed to further enhance the state of the art of manufacturing aerospace forgings. Improved processes, equipment and computer modeling tools are building on each other to rapidly advance the manner in which aerospace forging methods are designed and implemented, resulting in reduced development times, improved metal utilization, and reduced component costs.