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What is forging?

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What is forging?

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Forging is manufacturing process where metal is pressed, pounded or squeezed under great pressure into high strength parts known as forgings. The process is normally (but not always) performed hot by preheating the metal to a desired temperature before it is worked. It is important to note that the forging process is entirely different from the casting (or foundry) process, as metal used to make forged parts is never melted and poured (as in the casting process).

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No, this does not mean copying someone elses work! In the jewelry world forging means moving metal with a hammer or chisel or a similar tool. Forging can be performed with the metal either hot or cold and requires frequent annealing (softening of the metal) to form the piece.

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