Forging

The forging operations of MFC offer the flexibility to meet both the medium and high-volume parts needs of customers. We can produce parts from the full range of carbon, alloy and microalloy steels, in diverse shapes and sizes from one to 100 pounds.

At MFC, all bars are automatically pre-heated by an induction coil preheat system prior to shearing. This minimizes the possibility of shear cracking. To ensure uniform controlled heating of billets at the forging press, we use electric induction heating. This reduces scale formation, improving the surface quality of forgings and extending die life.

With the development of Virginia Forge Company, our capabilities now include the most advanced, highly pro- ductive vertical press operation in the country. With point-to-point transfer that utilizes a fully automated walking beam, the 2,500-ton, five-station press will produce parts at the rate of one every two seconds.

To enhance productivity and control costs, we're continuously changing and refining forging techniques and processes to reduce set-up time on presses. At every possible opportunity, automation is also introduced to eliminate manual processing and the associated costs.

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