The open die forging process involves heating up the metal and working the metal between, a top ram and die and bottom anvil and die, through repeated blows. The operator manipulates the work using his skill to produce the shape required. Often the tools are just flat tools, but also can have profiles and other shapes, being open on either or both ends (Semi-open die). Shapes can be forged into the end or in the length of stock by first upsetting the material, as well as bespoke forgings being made from a single billet.

At Brooks Forgings our skilled operators ensure the dimensional and consistent accuracy of the product from start to finish.

Although the open die forging is an old manufacturing process often associated with larger, simpler-shaped parts such as bars, blanks, rings, hollows or spindles, it can be considered the ultimate option in "custom-designed" metal components. Superior grain flow and refining of the steels internal structure optimise the mechanical properties resulting in high strength and long life.

Our in house facilities produce forgings up to approximately 100kgs in weight. Forgings up to several tones in weight can be manufactured through the forging partnership we have set up in China and a forging partner in India (Brooks Global Sourcing). We can offer the flexibility of small batch runs with rapid delivery in the UK, or a cost saving, with longer lead times, from our forge in China. Which ever way you choose, all products go through our ISO 9001 approved quality system in the UK, and our UK engineers who are specialists in forging can help and advise you with your product requirements. Remember we can also offer a complete machining and warehousing solution to your specific requirements too.