ForceBeyond is a premier global supplier of high-precision closed die forging (also known as impression die forging). By compressing hot metal between custom-engineered, hardened steel dies, we produce complex, near-net-shape components with unparalleled structural integrity and mechanical strength.
Our closed die forging capabilities support high-volume production runs for the world’s most demanding industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, and heavy machinery. From lightweight aluminum and titanium to high-temperature superalloys like Inconel 718, we deliver fully machined, lot-traceable forged components that are engineered to withstand extreme stress, impact, and fatigue.
ForceBeyond has the metallurgical expertise and press capacity to forge a wide spectrum of industrial metals. Our closed die process optimizes the internal grain structure of these alloys, aligning the metal fibers with the contours of the component for maximum strength.
| Material Category | Common Alloys Forged | Key Features & Optimal Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon & Alloy Steels | 1020, 1045, 4140, 4340 | High strength and toughness. Ideal for automotive drivetrains, gears, and structural brackets. |
| Stainless Steel | 304, 316, 17-4 PH, Duplex | Excellent corrosion resistance and hygiene. Used in fluid control, medical, and marine applications. |
| Titanium | Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) | Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Mission-critical for aerospace airframes and turbine components. |
| Superalloys | Inconel 718, Inconel 625 | Extreme heat and fatigue resistance. Built for aerospace jet engines and nuclear power infrastructure. |
| Non-Ferrous | Aluminum (6061, 7075), ECO BRASS | Lightweight or highly conductive. Widely used in plumbing, commercial aviation, and EV manufacturing. |
Procuring high-volume forged parts requires a manufacturing partner with advanced tooling capabilities, rigorous quality control, and scalable production capacity.
ForceBeyond operates on a Tier-1.5 model, providing a seamless transition from hot forging to a finished, assembly-ready component under a single ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.
By keeping secondary operations in-house, we eliminate the dimensional "hand-off" risks between separate forging and machining vendors.
Our global foundry network supplies high-strength, closed die forged components to:
Closed die forging uses custom-shaped molds (dies) that completely enclose the metal, making it ideal for high-volume, complex, near-net-shape parts. Open die forging uses flat dies that do not completely enclose the metal, making it better suited for massive, simple shapes and low-volume production.
Because closed die forging requires upfront investment to design and machine the custom steel dies, it is most cost-effective for mid-to-high-volume production runs. For prototypes or extremely low volumes, CNC machining from billet or open die forging may be more economical.
While investment casting can achieve highly complex shapes, closed die forging offers vastly superior mechanical strength, impact resistance, and fatigue life due to the optimized internal grain flow and elimination of internal porosity.
