ForceBeyond is a premier Tier-1.5 partner specializing in high-performance Inconel 718 Forging and Inconel 625 Forging. We bridge the gap between US engineering oversight and high-capacity global production to deliver zero-defect, mission-critical components for Aerospace, Nuclear, and Power Generation.
Unlike traditional forging suppliers tied to a single location, ForceBeyond’s co-ownership of factories in the USA, Taiwan, and South Korea provides a diversified supply chain that mitigates risk and optimizes lead times.
Whether your project requires the high-strength properties of Inconel 718 for a US-based aerospace defense project or the corrosion-resistant forged Inconel 625 for an international Nuclear SMR build, ForceBeyond’s tri-regional co-ownership ensures material availability and logistical redundancy.
Traditional supply chains often break down during the hand-off between the forge shop and the machine shop. ForceBeyond eliminates this risk through our Tier-1.5 manufacturing model. We integrate our high-tonnage Superalloy Forging operations with our in-house Superalloy Machining centers.
By managing the thermal-mechanical processing and the final CNC material removal under a single AS9100 quality umbrella, we ensure that the grain flow is perfectly aligned with the part’s primary stress axes. For complex geometries where forging is not feasible—such as thin-walled housings or intricate valve manifolds—we offer seamless integration with our Superalloy Casting solutions, ensuring you always have the optimal near-net-shape starting point for your project.
We focus on the two most critical alloys in the superalloy market, ensuring our grain flow and thermal processing meet the most stringent aerospace and energy standards.
Inconel 718 is the “workhorse” of the industry. Our forging process is optimized for Precipitation Hardening, ensuring the material retains its 1,035 MPa yield strength at temperatures up to 700°C.
For environments where corrosion resistance is more critical than pure tensile strength, our Inconel 625 forgings provide superior protection against pitting and crevice corrosion.
Inconel Forging Selection Guide: 718 vs. 625
| Property | Inconel 718 Forging | Inconel 625 Forging |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Benefit | High Fatigue & Tensile Strength | Excellent Corrosion Resistance |
| Max Temp (Strength) | 700°C (1,292°F) | 650°C (1,200°F) |
| Heat Treatment | Precipitation (Age) Hardened | Solution Annealed |
| Hardness | 36 – 44 HRC | 15 – 25 HRC |
| Best Industry | Aerospace & Power Gen | Nuclear SMR & Subsea |
| Process Capability | Dimensional & Weight Limits | Technical Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Closed-Die Forging | Up to 1,200mm Dia / 1,500kg | Precise grain flow control for high-fatigue disks. |
| Seamless Ring Rolling | Up to 3,500mm OD / 600mm Face | Superior hoop strength for engine casings and SMR rings. |
| Open-Die Forging | Up to 5,000kg Unit Weight | Ideal for near-net-shape shafts and heavy valve bodies. |
| VIM / VAR Melting | 100% Heat Traceability | Minimizes trace elements for critical purity (AMS 5662). |
Our co-owned facilities utilize automated thermal monitoring to maintain the narrow forging window required for Inconel 718 (950°C to 1,050°C), ensuring zero grain growth or phase segregation.
As a Tier-1.5 supplier, we perform rigorous Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in-house at our South Korea and Taiwan facilities to ensure every forged component is flight-ready or reactor-ready.
We don’t just forge; we deliver a finished component.
We offer a unique “Dual-Shore” model. Our Delaware-based team manages the engineering, DFM, and quality oversight, while our co-owned factories in South Korea and Taiwan provide the cost-efficiencies of global manufacturing without the risk of an unverified broker.
By maintaining a strategic inventory of Inconel billets across our three global locations, we can often bypass the 40+ week lead times currently seen at major mills, delivering custom forgings in significantly shorter windows.
While casting is ideal for complex internal geometries (like hollow turbine vanes), forging is required for components that must withstand high rotational stress or pressure (like turbine disks and shafts) due to its superior grain refinement and fatigue resistance.
Stop compromising on grain structure. Whether you need a single prototype ring or high-volume production of closed-die parts, ForceBeyond delivers the metallurgical integrity required for aerospace and nuclear applications.
