Forging is a metal forming process that applies compressive forces to metal materials. By heating the metal raw material to the desired processing temperature and applying pressure ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of tons, the material is forced to deform and fill the mold cavity to achieve the required mechanical properties, shape, and dimensions. During the process, the billet is often heated before forging to soften the material and facilitate forming.
According to the processing temperature, forging can generally be divided into two methods: "hot/warm forging" and "cold forging." Hot forging involves deforming the raw material at a temperature above its recrystallization temperature. This process helps remove gases accumulated within the material, allowing finer and denser crystals to form during recrystallization while improving the material's strength. Cold forging, on the other hand, directly deforms the raw material below its recrystallization temperature to form the desired shape. Cold forging not only provides high dimensional accuracy but can also improve strength. However, not all metals are suitable for cold forging. For example, metals with excessively high carbon content have poor ductility and are unsuitable for cold forging, as the material may become brittle or even fracture.
Forging is widely used in the manufacturing of metal components because it provides an excellent balance between material strength, structural density, and operational stability. Compared with simple forming processes, forging is more suitable for components that need to withstand mechanical loads, require high durability, or demand stable dimensional accuracy. JITO has long specialized in copper and aluminum forging processes. From mold development and billet forming to subsequent CNC machining and quality inspection, we provide integrated services tailored to the requirements of different industries, helping customers develop products that better meet actual operating conditions.
Forged products are widely used in water hardware, valves, pipe fittings, automotive and motorcycle components, mechanical parts, furniture hardware, and various customized metal fittings. Components such as ball valves, tees, elbows, handles, and structural parts are particularly well suited to forging. The advantages of forged components go beyond their solid appearance. More importantly, they generally offer more stable performance during subsequent machining, assembly, and long-term use.
JITO's forged products are mainly divided into two categories: copper forgings and aluminum forgings, each suitable for different applications.
- Copper Forged Products: Due to copper's excellent thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, and corrosion resistance, copper forgings are widely used in plumbing hardware, gas pipe fittings, thermostatic valve cores, coffee machine brewing heads, and other components that are sensitive to temperature or come into contact with fluids. The strength and corrosion resistance of copper forgings allow them to operate reliably over the long term in demanding environments.
- Aluminum Forged Products: Due to aluminum's light weight, excellent thermal conductivity, and good machinability, aluminum forgings are commonly used in automotive and motorcycle components, heat dissipation components, structural brackets, and other applications. Aluminum forging can simultaneously meet lightweight design requirements and strength requirements, making it a popular choice in modern industrial design.
Whether copper or aluminum, JITO applies the same rigorous quality standards to every product. Every batch of forged components undergoes coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspection, hardness testing, and surface inspection. We also provide complete quality reports and material certificates in compliance with the international ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
