Upset forging services

Upset forging has a unique advantage over other methods like casting and welding. By heating the metal in isolated areas, upset forging maintains the overall integrity of the component and optimises the grain flow properties. This makes it far superior to fabricated items of the same shape. 

The grain flow of upset forged components is superior to many other forging processes. While heating and deformation takes place at one end of the bar, the integrity of the rest of the bar remains intact. As such, the upset forging manufacturing process ensures parts are engineered to withstand extreme force and resistance.

Upset forging can achieve very long pieces with one or even both ends being manipulated. It can also result in the gathering of large amounts of volume from the same bar, which can be used as the final finished product, or it can serve as a pre-forming operation for further forging in a drop hammer or a press.

Heating parts locally means less energy is spent forging and tooling the entire workpiece. This saves energy and is better for the environment.

At Greg Sewell Forgings our focus on expert design and precision tooling means we have the ability to achieve tight tolerances – and produce near-net pieces with minimal machining required. This translates into a huge cost savings for our customers. 

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Upset forged components are made from a variety of different metals. Depending on the desired shape and final performance properties, different metals are used to form the initial workpiece. At Greg Sewell Forgings, our bar stock includes:

• Carbon steel
• Carbon alloy steel
• Stainless steel
• Aluminium
• Super alloys

Do you need greater strength, longer durability at competitive prices? At Greg Sewell Forgings, our team of in-house designers and engineers can guarantee the highest quality finish on all custom components from inner structure to exterior machining.

Have peace of mind knowing your forged components are designed using cutting-edge computer-aided design and manufacturing technologies. Our trusted upset forging services are used to forge high strength components for a variety of industries including: 

• Automotive
• Construction and Civil Engineering
• Power and Energy
• Railways
• Marine and Shipping
• Mining
• Defence

Choose Greg Sewell Forgings for stronger forged components and join the long list of national and international partners who have worked with us. Enquire about our packaging and shipping services to Australia and overseas, and find out more about how we can help you with your project.