Direct Forge®
- High solidification rate yielding small (30 to 80 micron average) grain size and small cell size in 2.9" to 6" diameters. And a "chill" zone of less than .010"
- Minimal or no re-crystallization during forming and/or heat treating
- Superior artificially aged properties and elongation
- Smooth surface that can be forged or impact extruded without scalping or extruding
- Cut to length slugs to customer specifications
- Direct Forge stock provides users reduced costs
