Open-Die Forgings Manufacturer

Great Lakes Forge is a custom open die forging manufacturer that specializes in quick on-time deliveries. As a premier manufacturer, we have the resources and professional experience to meet your custom open-die needs. Great Lakes Forge has the expertise to meet your strictest requirements with the quickest lead times in the industry. As a custom open die forging manufacturer, we can produce numerous types of custom open die forgings with various materials including 13-8, carbon, and alloy steel. We can deliver forgings up to 4,000 pounds, lengths up to 120", and diameter/thickness from 3.5" to 18". Great Lakes Forge provides numerous secondary services to better shape the parts and customize to fit any need.

Custom Open Die Forging Capabilities

Custom Open Die Forging Manufacturing Capabilities

The open die forging process consists of contorting a piece of metal between 2 separate dies. The metal is then manipulated through die pressing the material through a series of movements until the desired shape is achieved.

The metal products created through the custom open die forging process usually need secondary machining and refining to achieve the tolerances required for the finished specifications. Open die forgings are often used for parts that are basic, rather than advanced, in design, such as discs, rounds, sleeves, cylinders and shafts.

Open Die Forging

Open Die Forging Advantages

Open Die Metal Forging Advantages

We stock materials in 13-8 and other stainless steel, carbon, and alloys. As a highly competent forging manufacturer, Great Lakes Forge sustains a continual flow of metal inventory from a proven stream of sources. Our fully equipped machine shop and in-house heat treatment facility provide assurance that we will get your product to you in the quickest possible time. From stainless steel forgings to carbon and alloy steels, our in-house inventory coupled with our relationships with our suppliers ensures that we always make our promised delivery times.

Forged Materials Options

Why Choose Great Lakes Forge?

We’ve been providing customers with premium open-forged components for over 60 years. When you partner with Great Lakes Forge, you can count on industry-leading open-die forging capabilities operated by an experienced team of professionals. We offer full customization options, including materials and dimensions tailored to your application’s corrosion resistance and strength requirements. As an ISO-certified company, you can trust that our forgings will meet the quality and performance standards for your industrial application. If you’re looking for USA-made forgings with fast turnaround and quick, on-time deliveries, Great Lakes Forge is your solution.

Forging Manufacturer

Custom Open-Die Forged Parts

Custom forged metal shapes can also be produced through the open die forging process. The deformation process increases the strength of the grain structure, which creates a more stabilized custom open die forging. Some additional benefits include improved fatigue resistance, strength and also reduces voids. Great Lakes Forge produces many different custom forged metal parts utilizing our open-die forging process. All of our parts are custom made to fit your application with the strictest requirements. In addition, we can manufacture parts up to varying weights and dimensions. Explore our different shapes and see the benefits of open-die forging for your custom metal part.