What is Hand Forging?
Hand forging is also known as blacksmithing and is the simplest form of forging. The metal which is to be forged is firstly heated to red heat in the fire of a forge. It is then beaten into the wanted shape on a metal anvil with hammers. Hammers and other tools are employed by the blacksmiths in various forgings operations and processes.
B.B. Price offers hand forging as part of one of their forging processes. Our engineer's skilled hand work ensures that we can provide hand forgings are all sizes, types and shapes. Hand forging may cover a variety of processes but includes bending a heated bar into any shape requested by manually forcing it around a generic pole or mould to re-shape the material.
Why use the hand forging process?
Hand forging is not only used for high-volume production but also for low-volume, bespoke products. Its low setup costs make it a cost-effective option for these unique items.
As well as that, hand forgings have other benefits including its superior grain flow and refining of the steels internal structure. This comes from bending and working whilst the metal is hot. This means that products which are hand forged are stronger, durable and longer lasting then fabricated or machined components. Whether you're looking for forging solutions in Birmingham, Dudley and the Black Country, or the wider UK, B.B. Price are your one-stop destination for all your hand forging needs.
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