Drop forging is a key process in industrial manufacturing and is essential for producing precise, high-quality components. It plays a particularly crucial role in the production of dynamically highly stressed parts.

What is Drop Forging?

Drop forging is a forming process in which a heated billet is shaped between two dies. This method enables the production of complex shapes with high dimensional accuracy and strength. Often, multiple forming steps are carried out in sequence to achieve the final shape of the forged blank.

Advantages of Drop Forging

Drop forging offers numerous advantages that make it a preferred method in manufacturing:

  • High strength: The controlled grain flow in the material results in forged parts with outstanding mechanical load capacity.
  • Precision: The use of precisely fitted dies allows for near-net-shape production with minimal tolerances.
  • Efficient material usage: The process minimizes material waste and optimizes resource use.
  • Wide range of materials: Forged components can be made from steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metal, or titanium alloys depending on requirements.

These advantages make drop forging particularly attractive for manufacturing safety-critical components in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries.

Overview of Hot Forming

Hot forming is a process in which metals are shaped above their recrystallization temperature. This reduces the required force and increases the material’s formability, making it easier to produce complex shapes. Drop forging is a typical example of hot forming and is performed at temperatures between 1,000 °C and 1,280 °C in the case of steel.

Batch Sizes

  • Small to medium series (approx. 1,000 to 100,000 units)

Component Sizes

  • Forged parts from 0.1 to 80 kg

Materials

  • All formable steel and aluminum alloys

Quality

  • 2D and 3D measuring machines and 3D scanners
  • Crack testing
  • Spectral analysis
  • Microstructure analysis

Drop Forged Parts at Ammann Components

Ammann Components specializes in the delivery of ready-to-install components and pre-assembled assemblies, manufactured from cast parts, drop forged parts, or solid material. With state-of-the-art machining technology and in-house forging production, we meet nearly any customer requirement.

Quality Assurance and Precision in Production

Ammann Components places great importance on quality assurance and precision in forging production. Through modern manufacturing processes and comprehensive testing procedures, we ensure that every drop forged part meets the highest standards. This guarantees durable and high-performance components ideally suited for demanding applications.

Custom-Manufactured Industrial Components

Would you like to order high-quality drop forged parts or need individual consulting? Ammann Components offers full support for the design of forged parts. Contact us directly to discuss your requirements and receive a non-binding offer.

FAQ

Here you’ll find a selection of questions and detailed answers.

What advantages does drop forging offer over other processes?

Drop forging allows for a wide selection of materials with particularly high strength and precise shaping, making it ideal for high-load industrial components.

What quantities can be produced?

Ammann Components manufactures exclusively medium to large series to ensure economical and efficient production processes.

Which materials are used?

Depending on customer requirements, steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous metal alloys are used to ensure optimal properties of the drop forged parts.