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    Press Releases & Company News Scot Forge Recognized Again as One of America's Safest Companies. Scot Forge wins EHS Today Magazine's America's Safest company competition in 2014 and 2019. Read more... Archive Discussions from the 2018 GPS Scot Forge wins EHS Today Magazine's America's Safest company competition in 2014 and 2019. Read more... 5 Hot Topics from 34SS Here are the top 5 most discussed topics we heard at the 2018 34th Space Symposium and our takeaways. Read more... Ron Hahn Named President of Scot Forge In July, Scot Forge made a big announcement...Ron Hahn has taken over the role of President and COO. Read more... IndustryWeek Features Scot Forge in New Article about Millennial Recruiting IndustryWeek got wind of Scot Forge's partnerships with these large universities while looking for manufacturing employers who have successfully recruited millennials and reached out to Scot Forge. Read the full article here... Scot Forge Celebrates Manufacturing Day Join Scot Forge and show your support of manufacturing by participating in the Traveling Highlander Contest and win $500 for your local Career in Technical Education program! Our future together depends on the ability to strengthen manufacturing. Read more... Scot Forge: NASA's Spaceflight Partner In the December 2014 issue, NASA profiles Scot Forge of Spring Grove, Illinois for the company's involvement in creating the largest rocket ever built for human space exploration. Read more... EHS Today names Scot Forge as one of America’s Safest Companies in 2014 Joining the ranks of other prominent companies such as Honeywell International, Caterpillar Inc., Lockheed Martin, ExxonMobile and Alcoa, Scot Forge becomes the first ever forging company in the United States to receive this honor. Read more... Scot Forge breaks ground Scot Forge commences work on the addition of a new office building at its Spring Grove, IL location. With the new building construction underway, excitement is palpable among the employee-owners at Scot Forge. Read more... Scot Forge continues growth plans Scot Forge has embarked on its eighteenth major plant expansion at the Spring Grove, IL headquarters. Read more.. New State of the Art 90MN Press for North American Forgemasters Ellwood Group Inc. and Scot Forge are expanding the capabilities of North American Forgemasters (NAF) in New Castle, PA, marking the second chapter in the 50-50 joint venture partnership between the two companies. NAF was established by the two partners in 1997 when together they built a 4,500 ton open die forging press. Read more... NASA’S “Curiosity” lands on Mars. Scot Forge provides the traction. History was made at 12:31am Monday, August 5th, 2012 on the fourth planet in this solar system as NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory rover Curiosity descended to a picture-perfect rocket-guided and slowed descent to a gentle, wheels-first, sky crane touchdown on the surface of the Red Planet. Read more... Forging takes flight - Space travel is redefined SpaceDev (Poway, CA) and Scot Forge worked together to make the dream of private space flight a reality, moving quickly from drawing board to launching pad. Read more... Unusual shaped forging breaks ground—literally Scot Forge worked with Deca Industries to create a highly unusual three-spoke forging. The forging replaced a casting used in the mining industry. Read more... Field of Dreams Forgings support Seattle Mariners' new ballpark roof. Forged gear pinions, bull gear rings, wheels axle pins, and connecting pins provide the strength needed to support the outdoor park's 11,000-ton retractable roof. Read more... PET scanner forging successfully replaces casting in PET scanner medical application CTI Molecular Imaging (Knoxville, TN), in a joint effort with Scot Forge recently converting a cast component to a forging in the production of steel rings and hubs for its Eclipse Cyclotrons. Read more... Forging helps preserve maritime history An 8-ton forged master cylinder, with a forged piston and end caps, helped relocate the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The cylinder was used in the largest U.S.-built jack to save the 208-foot beacon — the world's tallest brick lighthouse — from an eroding shore. Read more... Raising the Roof in a Fault Zone Massive, forged shock-absorbing dampers lend earthquake protection to Latin America's tallest tower. Scot Forge produced the parts to make it happen. Read more... Steel bars combine forging and rolling Scot Forge’s Tartan Bars feature a fully consolidated forged center, and a surface that is finished by multiple-pass rolling.Combining forging and rolling cuts press time in half; produces short runs in short order. Read more... Scot Forge Difference At Scot Forge, we know the importance of getting your parts on-time, as expected. However, for customers new to procuring forgings, ordering a forging that will meet all specifications for end-use applications may be a challenge, which is why finding a trusted supplier and partner is essential. Our employee-owners are here to ensure your project stays on track with our forgings by offering: Forge Design & Engineering Guidance Finished Machining Options Metallurgical Review, NDE & Destructive Testing Forged Products We offer many size forgings in both standard and unique geometries to meet your needs. Complex Shapes Bars Step Shafts, Eccentric Shafts & Rotor Shafts Hollows Hubs & Tooled Forgings Semi-Closed Die Discs & Blanks Pro Tip - Did you know near-net shapes can save you time and money? Oftentimes, a customer calls to order a disc, which they will later machine down to a more shaped part. By working with our technically trained sales team, you can get your finished product shape as close as possible to optimize your production process. We can help you today! Name* Phone Number* Company* Email* State/Country* Comment/Request* File upload Upload File NOTE: Please do not upload sensitive documents. For a secure file transfer please call 800-435-6621. Submit

  • Aerospace

    c1ed27c4-bcfd-4cdc-8eb7-6566457dbb1e AEROSPACE FORGING APPLICATION EXPERTISE Aerospace Forging Services, When Failure Is Not An Option We understand the unique requirements of flight, atmosphere exit/entry and space. Our Scot Forge Aerospace Services Team is a specialized group of cross-functional specialists who know your product, specifications and materials. Our experts provide world-class project management from initial contact and design collaboration to part certification and delivery, ensuring a seamless process. You can count on Scot Forge to deliver critical forged metal solutions from rocket bulkheads and engine-attach rings on jet aircraft to the wheels of NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover and everything in between. CUSTOMER COMMITMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE Forging Mining Components Main shafts for crusher applications Large hydraulic cylinders Front and rear spindles/frames Parts for rope shovels and drag lines Seamless rolled rings, rims, center hubs, sleeves, doughnuts, gear blanks, bull gears and pancake forgings Research & Development Area Focus Small Modular Reactors Fusion Reactors Semiconductor Pharmacuetical Forged Parts For R&D Complex shape forgings Seamless rolled rings for magnets Sound-center Rods Forged cones Forged octagons Forged hexagons Forged Shipbuilding Components ABS shafts/bars Propeller, tail and drive shafts Rudder stock, upper vertical, lower vertical shafts and pintle pins Line, intermediate, main and stub shafts Controllable and variable pitch shafts Flanged torque shafts Input shafts Hollow marine tubing Strut barrel Bearing housing Stern tube Rudder tube Shaft couplings Marine machinery parts ABS gear blanks Shaft couplings Marine winch components Engine mounting rings Clutch rings Torch cut parts (without tooling or pattern charges) Tiller arms Strut assembly parts Forged Parts for Aerospace We have invested in both the raw material and technical expertise to provide components you can count on. Scot Forge has a variety of aircraft quality ferrous and nonferrous materials on hand, including AMS 2301, AMS 2304 and Inconel 718. No matter what forged part you need for your aerospace application, such as aerospace fittings forgings, Scot Forge has you covered Rockets, Structural: Adapter structures, bulkheads, payload adapters, separation rings, barrels, cones, ESPA rings, y-rings, rideshare structures, 5.5m rings, 8.4m ring segments Rockets, Propulsion: Closures, chamber forgings, liners, domes, nozzles, thrust cones, fuel sumps Capsule / ISS: Bulkheads, tunnels, LIDS adapters, deck forgings, docking adapters Commercial Spacecraft: Flanges, valves, injector plates, case forgings, interfaces, liners, thrust cones Missiles: Cylinders, case forgings, frustums, interstage forgings, nozzles, shells, shrouds, cones, tubes Aircraft, Fixed-Wing: Inlet attach rings, engine attach rings, adapters, bellmouth adapters, brake calipers, turbine cases, column structures, pylons, inlet case assemblies, propeller hubs, inlet adapters, landing gear axles, landing gear cylinders, landing gear drag braces, transmission ring gears Aircraft, Rotorcraft: Planetary gear forgings, swashplates, transmission forgings, transmission ring gears Forged Copper Casting Wheel Components Forged Copper Casting Wheels ZC-1™ from 40 in. to 144 in. O.D. weighing up to 10,000 lbs. Drum Mixers: tubes, hollows, gears, bearings Dam Blocks – for bar casting machines forged from C18000 or C18150 Rod System Rolls – forged from 8 in. to 24 in. O.D. in H-13 high-strength tool steel Chrome Zirconium Copper ZC-1™ is a high purity, precipitation-hardenable alloy containing controlled quantities of zirconium and chromium. This alloy possesses high strength, excellent conductivity and a high softening temperature ideal for casting wheels. Forged Defense Components Our Quality Assurance Program can provide complex review and Level I certification for all your components. This allows us to produce unconventional near-net shape forgings for several of the United States’ most critical defense programs and applications, including (but not limited to): Columbia Class Submarines Virginia Class Submarines Seawolf Class Submarines Los Angeles Class Submarines M1 Abrams Tank Nimitz Class Aircraft Carriers Ford Class Aircraft Carriers Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers Zumwalt Class Destroyers Wasp Class Landing Helicopter Dock Ships America Class Landing Helicopter Assault Ships San Antonio Class Landing Platform Dock Ships Bradley Fighting Vehicle Wheeled Tactical Vehicles Hard Target Penetrators AAM, AGM, SSM and SAM Missiles Nuclear Ordnance Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles Military Aircraft (fixed-wing and rotorcraft) Forged Gear Parts Single and double hubs Gear blanks Seamless rolled rings Couplings Flanges Pinion shafts Step-downs Spindles Forged bar Common Forged Geometries: Spurs Helicals Herringbones (double-helical) Bevel gears Hypoids Worm gears Sprirods Rack and pinion Heavy Industrial Equipment Near-Net Shape Forgings Eccentric shafts Shafts Hollow tubes Blind end cylinders Large flange end cylinders Torch cut plates, eye bolts and other configurations Petrochemical and Refinement Component Design The Scot Forge Oil & Gas Services Team, paired with the expertise of our in-house metallurgists, are here to help you design and manufacture components that you can rely on, under even the harshest of conditions including pressure and caustic chemicals. Our decades of experience, along with the time-tested relationships we have built with finishing shops, gives us the ability to help you reduce your material costs and supply chain needs. Oil & Gas Forged Components Riser, keel and stress joints Kelly mandrels, reamer bodies Bails Tension rings Casing hangers WYE blocks Custom flanges Pinions and bull gears Pump bodies Ram and annular blowout preventers (bodies, doors/bonnets) CONTROLLED QUALITY TO KEEPING PRODUCTION MOVING The front-end-of-the-line (FEOL) portion of semiconductor machine manufacturing, for deposition and etching semiconductors, requires production equipment that must withstand consistent, high-pressure compression and perform as expected every time. Therefore, the quality and reliability of the components that make up production equipment are vital. At Scot Forge, we are familiar with the technical specifications, fixed processes and change control requirements of the semiconductor equipment manufacturing sector, creating near-net-shape forgings to keep your production line moving. As a certified supplier in quality and change control, with fixed processes, we provide clear communications on everything from order status to accurate certification and milestone achievements. We are ready to assist you in meeting your design challenges and program objectives with material saving cost-reducing solutions. Forgings For Semiconductor Manufacturing Rings Process Chambers Transfer Chambers Vacuum Chambers Pedestals Covers Shells Materials For Semiconductor Manufacturing 6061 – Aluminum 316SS & 304SS – Stainless Steel Extensive Inventory and Forging Expertise At Scot Forge, our extensive material inventory, production capabilities and experienced technical support combine to help meet your most demanding requirements. Our technically trained account managers possess experience working to ASTM A668, ASTM A291 and other various AREMA , AASHTO and DOT requirements. We understand the importance of short lead times and breakdown services, too. Forgings For Road & Highway Improvement Cement Manufacturing From the quarry to the kiln, Scot Forge delivers the metal components needed to keep your plant grinding. Asphalt Production We manufacture forgings to keep production moving from mixing to installation. Forgings For Renewable Power Infrastructure Renewable Energy We manufacture forgings to help reach net-zero. Energy Storage We manufacture forgings to create a reliable power grid. Expect Only The Best With the Scot Forge Defense Services Team, a trusted defense forged parts supplier, offers military specification steel materials including: MIL-S 23284CL1 MIL-S 23284CL2 Reasons To Choose Scot Forge For Forged Subsea Components Dedicated Technical Experts Who Have Served the Industry for Decades Our technically trained Oil & Gas Services Team, backed by our forging development and world-class metallurgists, work hand-in -hand with your team to provide the support you need to keep rigs, and downstream processes, running. We strive for product and process improvements that reduce supply chain needs, increase speed to market and solve the biggest problems. We understand your need for a supplier with expert knowledge of your industry and your specific component requirements. Scot Forge’s Oil & Gas Services Team will assist you in meeting your design challenges and program objectives with clear communications from order status to milestone achievements. Our Time-Tested Reliability At Scot Forge, we constantly monitor the progress of production orders to provide the highest level of delivery reliability and communication. From initial contact to part delivery, your forgings will be attended to by experts who provide world-class project management and care about your program as much as you do. From challenging, job-specific hardware to full-scale production runs, we've got you covered! Additionally, our scheduling system and abundant manufacturing capacity allow for daily entry of emergency orders for immediate production in rush or breakdown situations. Our High-Volume and Targeted Inventory We maintain an extensive inventory of material commonly used for oil and gas applications, including 8630, F22, 4130, 4330V, and various other modified grades tailored to meet API and customer-specific requirements. We have extensive experience working with carbon, alloy, stainless steel (austenitic, martensitic, duplex, super duplex and PH grades), copper base, nickel base, aluminum and titanium. This ready inventory and experience eliminate many of the delays associated with order processing. So you get the exact material you need when you need it. Accreditations and Compliance In addition to the ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D , we are certified to AS9100D and Nadcap, for NDE and heat treatment. When specified by contract, we can meet virtually any custom open die or rolled ring forging requirement. The Scot Forge Oil & Gas Services Team is well-versed in pre-and post-award requirements, from material process plans to NDE procedures and inspection test plans. Our experience working with third-party agencies and quality auditors ensures your certification is complete, accurate and on time. Due to years of experience working directly with ABS, our knowledge and understanding of the industry's specifications are unmatched. Additionally, we hold special process approvals from many of the world's premier Oil & Gas companies. We Are There When You Need Us for Oil & Gas Components At Scot Forge, we understand that your industry and market conditions are constantly changing. With more demanding and complex requirements, we know that partnering with your company means more than just the occasional phone call. Scot Forge has dozens of sales engineers and representative experts throughout the world ready to learn more about your project face to face. QUESTIONS? CONTACT A FORGING EXPERT Reasons To Choose Scot Forge No Hidden, Pass-Through Fees ABS, DNV-GL and Lloyd's Register Approved Our long-standing relationships with third-party agencies ensure your certification is complete, accurate and on time. Due to years of experience working directly with ABS, our knowledge and understanding of the industry's specifications are unmatched. Certification requirements beyond ISO: 9001:2015 must be specified in your contract. Vast Materials Inventory We maintain an extensive inventory of ferrous and non-ferrous materials including 17-4 stainless tail shafting grades, and nitronic, super duplex, and super austenitic grades such as Ferralium® 225, Hiduron® 191, and UNS S31254. From vacuum degassed air melt to ESR or VAR cleanliness levels, our forgings are supplied using the highest-quality material available. This ready inventory eliminates many of the delays associated with order processing, allowing for shorter lead times and quick reaction to market changes. Fast Delivery and Breakdown Services At Scot Forge, we understand the importance of on-time delivery. In critical circumstances, reduced lead times can be offered for breakdown and emergency orders in need of immediate production response. Flexible Sizes, Shapes and Quantities No matter the grade of material or shape and size of the part, our facilities are designed to support both single-piece and high-volume manufacturing. Utilizing our vast inventory of loose tooling and torch cut capabilities, we are able to reduce stock, which improves mechanical capabilities, lowers cost and limits additional machining. Knowledgeable Sales Engineers With a dedicated account manager for each customer, you know who to contact when in need of a fast turnaround on a quote. Our technically trained staff, backed by our metallurgical engineers and forging experts, can provide you with the support you need to get your ship back in service. QUESTIONS? CONTACT A FORGING EXPERT Reasons To Choose Scot Forge FAST DELIVERY AND BREAKDOWN SERVICES At Scot Forge, we understand the importance of on-time delivery. In critical circumstances, reduced lead times can be offered for breakdown and emergency orders in need of immediate production response. A VAST INVENTROY OF MATERIALS We maintain an extensive inventory of ferrous and non-ferrous materials commonly used for infrastructure applications. Along with our ability to certify grades of ASTM A291 and ASTM A668, this ready inventory eliminates many of the delays associated with order processing, allowing for shorter lead times and quick reaction to market changes. FLEXIBLE SIZES, SHAPES AND QUANTITIES No matter the grade of material or shape and size of the part, our facilities are designed to support both single-piece and high-volume manufacturing. Whether you need trunnions, pinions or rack/track segments, we will expertly certify your order under our accredited Quality Assurance Program. TECHNICAL SERVICES Our technically trained staff, backed by our metallurgical engineers and forging experts, can lend our experience and ensure delivery reliability. Our team has a complete understanding of DOT, Army Corps of Engineers and civil engineering specifications. QUESTIONS? CONTACT A FORGING EXPERT Reasons To Choose Scot Forge for Copper Casting Wheels Longest Service Life Unique thermomechanical processing by Scot Forge produces wheels with: High yield strength Excellent ductility Improved fatigue strength Improved resistance to thermal cracking These results add up to wheels with the longest service life available in the industry. Predictable, Repeatable Quality Tightly controlled material chemistries, advanced rolling techniques, and precise production and quality control parameters yield casting wheels with constant, repeatable quality. Emergency Response Our technical sales account managers and industry specialists know that in times of unplanned outages or critical situations, thousands—if not millions—of dollars can be lost each day. For this purpose, we have established an emergency response program which allows for daily entry of breakdown and rush orders for immediate production response. A Vast Inventory of Materials Scot Forge maintains an extensive inventory of casting wheel-specific grades in ferrous and non-ferrous material s such as Chrome Zirconium Copper (CrZrCu) and Silver Copper (AgCu) for immediate production response, including C18150, C18200 and C18000. No matter the grade of material or shape and size of the part, our facilities are designed to support both single-piece and high-volume manufacturing using the highest-quality material available. World-Class Program Management Our industry specialists are ready to assist you in meeting your design challenges and program objectives with clear communications on everything from order status to accurate certification and milestone achievements. QUESTIONS? CONTACT A FORGING EXPERT Reasons To Choose Scot Forge Vast Inventory of Materials and Tools We maintain an extensive inventory of gear-quality alloys including through hardening, carburizing and bearing-quality grades. This ready inventory eliminates many of the delays associated with order processing, allowing for shorter lead times and quick reaction to market changes. Fast Delivery and Breakdown Services At Scot Forge, we understand the importance of on-time delivery, so we strive to deliver parts on (or before) your delivery date. In critical circumstances, reduced lead times can be offered for breakdown and emergency orders in need of immediate production response. Flexible Sizes, Shapes and Quantities No matter the grade of material or shape and size of the part, our facilities are designed to support both single-piece and high-volume manufacturing. Whether you need single or double hub forgings, rings, gear blanks, trunnions, hollow cores or custom shapes, we will expertly certify your order under our accredited Quality Assurance Program. Near-Net Shapes from Thousands of Tools Combining our forging process with our vast inventory of loose tooling and torch cut capabilities, we can produce parts closer to net shape with forged-in instead of machined-in steps, tapers and I.D./O.D. dimensions. Not only does this reduce stock, but it also limits additional machining and improves mechanical capabilities. Fast Quotes Our knowledgeable technical sales team is ready to consult with you and provide fast quotes based on your needs. QUESTIONS? CONTACT A FORGING EXPERT Reasons To Choose Scot Forge Vast Inventory For Shorter Lead Times We maintain a ready inventory of and quick access to carbon, alloy, stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium, nickel, titanium and copper-based materials. Whether you are planning for cryogenic or high-temperature applications, our knowledge and experience working with specialty grades will ensure optimal program performance. Flexible Sizes, Shapes and Quantities Our facilities are designed to support both single-piece and high-volume manufacturing. From hand-held components to ultra-large forgings, Scot Forge delivers. Personal Interest & Proven Track Record At Scot Forge, we get a great deal of satisfaction in supporting science and education and genuinely enjoy the unique challenges associated with research projects. Our long-standing relationship with the United States National Laboratory network has proven to be both rewarding and inspiring and help develop some of our newest technology. The Most Modern Open-Die Forging Facility in North America Each year, Scot Forge reinvests millions of dollars into our facilities, keeping us on the cutting edge of metal shaping technology. This provides process improvements for existing capabilities and breakthroughs into new metalworking methods and markets. Certified to ISO 9001:2008, AS9100D and Nadcap In addition to the ISO: 9001:2015 standard , we are certified to AS9100D and Nadcap, for NDE and heat treat. When specified by contract, we can meet virtually any custom open die or rolled ring forging requirement. Additionally, we hold special process approvals from many of the world's premier manufacturing companies. QUESTIONS? CONTACT A FORGING EXPERT Reasons To Choose Scot Forge Fast Delivery and Breakdown Services At Scot Forge, we understand the importance of on-time delivery. In critical circumstances, reduced lead times can be offered for breakdown and emergency orders in need of immediate production response. A Vast Inventory of Materials We maintain an extensive inventory of ferrous and non-ferrous materials commonly used for infrastructure applications. Along with our ability to certify grades of ASTM A291 and ASTM A668, this ready inventory eliminates many of the delays associated with order processing, allowing for shorter lead times and quick reaction to market changes. Flexible Sizes, Shapes and Quantities No matter the grade of material or shape and size of the part, our facilities are designed to support both single-piece and high-volume manufacturing. Whether you need trunnions, pinions or rack/track segments, we will expertly certify your order under our accredited Quality Assurance Program. Technical Services Our technically trained staff, backed by our metallurgical engineers and forging experts, can lend our experience and ensure delivery reliability. Our team has a complete understanding of DOT, Army Corps of Engineers and civil engineering specifications. QUESTIONS? CONTACT A FORGING EXPERT Reasons To Choose Scot Forge Large Casting or Fabrication Conversions We have a long and successful track record of partnering with OEMs to convert large casting or fabrications into one-piece forgings in order to improve quality, reduce warranty costs, enhance the end-use-customer experience and reduce cost. Near-Net Shapes and Customized Quantities Our semi-closed die processing allows for near net shape forgings that support both single-piece and high-volume manufacturing. This enables us to reduce stock, which limits additional machining and improves mechanical capabilities. A Vast Inventory of Materials We are the largest user of ingots for the mining industry and maintain an extensive inventory of ferrous and non-ferrous materials commonly used for mining applications including carbon, alloy, stainless steel and other specialty grades. This ready inventory eliminates many of the delays associated with order processing, allowing for shorter lead times and quick reaction to market changes. Additionally, quick acquisition of custom-made and remelt materials is available if needed. Value-Added & Tier 1 Finished Complete Options By providing single-source responsibility, we can prevent many of the delays and quality problems that often arise from using multiple suppliers. Fast Delivery and Breakdown Services At Scot Forge, we understand the importance of on-time delivery, so we strive to deliver parts on (or before) your delivery date. In critical circumstances, reduced lead times can be offered for breakdown and emergency orders in need of immediate production response. QUESTIONS? CONTACT A FORGING EXPERT Reasons To Choose Scot Forge Dedicated technical expertise We understand your need for a supplier with expert knowledge of flight, space and industry requirements. Our Scot Forge Aerospace Services Team offers design collaboration and is ready to assist you in overcoming your design challenges while achieving program objectives with clear communications on everything from order status to milestone achievements. First article development capabilities At Scot Forge, we excel at managing developmental projects. Our thorough contract review, risk assessment and advanced planning and scheduling ensure reliable execution on every order. Consider us an extension of your own program team. Ongoing requirements reliability We constantly monitor the progress of production orders to provide the highest level of delivery reliability. From challenging, mission-specific hardware to full-scale production runs, we've got you covered. Flexible sizes, shapes and quantities Our facilities are designed to support both single-piece and high-volume manufacturing. A state-of-the-art ring stretcher and drop bottom furnace can provide rolled rings up to 252" diameter. From hand-held components to ultra-large forgings, Scot Forge is the answer. Accreditations Certified to AS9100D, and Nadcap for NDE and heat treat, we can provide virtually any custom open die or rolled ring forging. Additionally, we hold special process approvals from many of the world's premier aerospace companies. QUESTIONS? CONTACT A FORGING EXPERT Related Literature Scot Forge: NASA’s Spaceflight Partner In the December 2014 issue, NASA profiles Scot Forge of Spring Grove, Illinois for the company's involvement in creating the largest rocket ever built for human space exploration. NASA’s Curiosity Lands on Mars. Scot Forge provides traction History was made at 12:31am Monday, August 5th, 2012 on the fourth planet in this solar system as NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory rover Curiosity descended to a picture-perfect rocket-guided and slowed descent to a gentle, wheels-first, sky crane touchdown on the surface of the Red Planet. Forging takes flight – Space travel is redefined SpaceDev (Poway, CA) and Scot Forge worked together to make the dream of private space flight a reality, moving quickly from drawing board to launching pad. Reasons To Choose Scot Forge Forging Capabilities Combined with Value Engineering We can develop near-net shaped solutions to meet your drawing requirements. Our vast forging capabilities enable us to reduce forged section sizes and improve mechanical properties. Fast Quotes and Personalized Service We understand your need for a supplier with expert knowledge of your industry and your specific component requirements. Our knowledgeable technical sales team is ready to consult with you and provide fast quotes based on your needs. We strive to assist you in meeting your design challenges and program objectives with clear communications from order status to milestone achievements. On-time Delivery During a rebuild, you never know what you may find. We have a fully staffed department dedicated to tracking and maintaining high on-time delivery performance. In crucial circumstances, reduced lead times can be offered for breakdown and emergency orders in need of immediate production response to get items out of the critical path. QUESTIONS? CONTACT A FORGING EXPERT Reasons To Choose Scot Forge Improve Cost-Effectiveness of Components Our technically trained sales team, backed by metallurgists and forging experts, work with you to create a near-net-shape forging that will reduce starting stock and improve lead times. Predictable, Repeatable Quality Tightly controlled material chemistry, advanced rolling techniques and precise production and quality control parameters yield forgings with constant, repeatable quality. Dedicated Technical Expertise Our industry specialists are ready to assist you in meeting your design challenges and program objectives, working as an extension of your team from quote to delivery. Flexible Sizes, Shapes and Quantities No matter the grade of material or shape and size of the part, our facilities are designed to support both single-piece and high-volume manufacturing. Our technically trained sales staff, backed by our metallurgical engineers and forging experts, will work with you to discover ways to achieve your desired shape while reducing starting stock. Reasons To Choose Scot Forge Dedicated Technical Expertise Our technically trained Defense Services Team, backed by our metallurgists and forging experts, work with you to discover ways to reduce long-term costs and improve lead times. Our industry specialists are ready to assist you in meeting your design challenges, including redesigning cast or fabricated parts, and program objectives with clear communications on everything from order status to accurate certification and milestone achievements. Fast Delivery and Breakdown Services At Scot Forge, we understand the importance of on-time delivery, maintaining your build schedule. In critical circumstances, reduced lead times can be offered for breakdown and emergency orders in need of immediate production response. A Vast Inventory of Materials We maintain an extensive inventory of ferrous and non-ferrous materials for the defense sector. From vacuum degassed air melt to ESR or VAR cleanliness levels, forgings are supplied using the highest-quality material available. Defense application-specific grades include HY-80, HY-100, N04400, N05500, N06625, 6-4 Titanium, CP Grade 2 Titanium, C63200, C71500 and custom-melt alloys that meet OEM specifications. This ready inventory eliminates many of the delays associated with order processing, allowing for shorter lead times and quick reaction to market changes. Flexible Sizes, Shapes and Quantities No matter the grade of material or shape and size of the part, our facilities are designed to support both single-piece and high-volume manufacturing. Whether you need bomb bodies, forgings for submarines, surface warship components, missile tubes or reactor parts, we will expertly certify your order under our accredited Quality Assurance Program. Scot Forge Difference At Scot Forge, we know the importance of getting your parts on-time, as expected. However, for customers new to procuring forgings, ordering a forging that will meet all specifications for end-use applications may be a challenge, which is why finding a trusted supplier and partner is essential. Our employee-owners are here to ensure your project stays on track with our forgings by offering: Forge Design & Engineering Guidance Finished Machining Options Metallurgical Review, NDE & Destructive Testing Forged Products We offer many size forgings in both standard and unique geometries to meet your needs. Complex Shapes Bars Step Shafts, Eccentric Shafts & Rotor Shafts Hollows Hubs & Tooled Forgings Semi-Closed Die Discs & Blanks Pro Tip - Did you know near-net shapes can save you time and money? Oftentimes, a customer calls to order a disc, which they will later machine down to a more shaped part. By working with our technically trained sales team, you can get your finished product shape as close as possible to optimize your production process. We can help you today! Name* Phone Number* Company* Email* State/Country* Comment/Request* File upload Upload File NOTE: Please do not upload sensitive documents. For a secure file transfer please call 800-435-6621. Submit

  • Energy Storage | Scot Forge

    ENERGY STORAGE COMPONENT FORGINGS Energy Storage - Forging The Future Are you at the forefront of electric energy storage development? As this industry is poised to become an essential element of the electricity infrastructure of the future, we are here to help. Acting as an extension of your team, our metallurgists are well versed in material development, our forge engineers have decades of experience making the impossible possible, and our sales team is your advocate for getting parts on time, as promised. Whether you're working on one-off projects for energy storage R&D - including material design - or looking to get ahead by scheduling out your repeat components, you can rely on Scot Forge. RENEWABLE ENERGY FORGE CONSULTATION & CUSTOM ENGINEERING We want to be more than just a manufacturer meeting your needs. We want to be a partner in getting our world to net-zero emissions by helping you discover opportunities and overcome challenges that energy storage presents, which according to Sandia National Laboratories, include: Offsetting the need for additional peaking generation capacity and reducing equipment wear, fuel use and air emissions. Enabling effective, optimal integration of intermittent renewables and possibly baseload renewables. Providing secondary services, helping distribute the electrical follow and supply reserve capacity, which will probably become a crucial element of the Smart Grid, facilitating 'demand response' resources. Giving utility planners and engineers flexible, reliable, and possibly less-risky alternatives to investments in conventional energy. Addressing growing electric service power quality and electric service reliability challenges, possibly by enabling utilities to provide differentiated electric service with higher quality and/or reliability. Forging for Energy Storage Including: Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage. A popular form of energy storage, pumped-storage hydroelectricity is typically designed to store excess power from the grid. Using the excess electricity to pump water up to a reservoir can be stored then released when demand rises. Similar to hydropower, once released, the water flows down through a turbine to generate electricity. The turbine/generator is similar to typical hydroelectric power plants that do not incorporate storage. Compressed Air Energy Storage. Compressed air energy storage (CAES) involves using excess energy to compress air at up to 1,000 pounds per square inch, creating a high-pressure system in a series of large underground chambers. This energy storage method is coupled with wind energy. When the wind speeds slow or power demand surges, the pressurized air energy, typically mixed with a bit of natural gas, is released to spin turbines turning generators to create electricity. Flywheel Energy Storage. Flywheel electric energy storage systems include a shaft connected to a cylinder that spins rapidly within a vacuum-sealed enclosure attaining rotational speeds up to 60,000 revolutions per minute. Some flywheels use magnetic bearings to levitate the cylinder, thus limiting friction-related losses and wear. Excess electricity is used to accelerate a flywheel (a type of rotor) through which kinetic rotational energy is stored. When the electricity is needed, the stored energy is converted via slowing the flywheel's rotational speed through a shaft that turns a generator. Thermal Energy Storage. Electricity can be used to produce thermal energy. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, "coupling heating systems with thermal and seasonal storage offers important flexibility in demand in regions where winters are particularly harsh. For example, the Drake Landing Solar Community in Canada uses a long-term thermal energy storage system to store heat from solar collectors during summer for space heating during winter. In coupling the power and thermal sector, Siemens-Gamesa is testing a thermal energy storage system that uses wind power to produce heat stored in over 1,000 tons of rock. This system provides a thermal storage capacity of 130 megawatt-hours of electric energy at rated charging temperatures of 750°C. IRENA estimates that around 234-gigawatt hours of thermal energy storage are present, a crucial enabler of reliable, secure and flexible energy systems." Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage. A superconducting magnetic energy storage system (SMES ) stores electricity as a magnetic field in an environment cooled below the temperature needed for superconductivity. As long as this temperature is maintained, energy can be stored indefinitely because the current will not degrade. Additional SMES components include power conditioning equipment and a cryogenically cooled refrigeration system. Methane. Researchers have developed a way to take the products of biomass gasification to produce methane, which is then be burned to power turbines. Methane essentially serves as an energy storage medium and can be stored or easily piped/shipped using the existing natural gas infrastructure. Scot Forge Difference At Scot Forge, we know the importance of getting your parts on-time, as expected. However, for customers new to procuring forgings, ordering a forging that will meet all specifications for end-use applications may be a challenge, which is why finding a trusted supplier and partner is essential. Our employee-owners are here to ensure your project stays on track with our forgings by offering: Forge Design & Engineering Guidance Finished Machining Options Metallurgical Review, NDE & Destructive Testing Forged Products We offer many size forgings in both standard and unique geometries to meet your needs. Complex Shapes Bars Step Shafts, Eccentric Shafts & Rotor Shafts Hollows Hubs & Tooled Forgings Semi-Closed Die Discs & Blanks Pro Tip - Did you know near-net shapes can save you time and money? Oftentimes, a customer calls to order a disc, which they will later machine down to a more shaped part. By working with our technically trained sales team, you can get your finished product shape as close as possible to optimize your production process. We can help you today! Name* Phone Number* Company* Email* State/Country* Comment/Request* File upload Upload File NOTE: Please do not upload sensitive documents. For a secure file transfer please call 800-435-6621. Submit

  • Tartan Rolled Bar | Scot Forge

    Tartan Bars® are a unique round bar product offered only by Scot Forge. Tartan Bars feature forged sound centers with rolled bar surface quality. Tartan Forged Bar Tartan Rolled Bar Quality Tartan Bars are a unique forged round bar offered only by Scot Forge. These round bars are available in ferrous and non-ferrous materials and custom sizes from 6" to 16" diameter with lengths up to 35'. They feature forged sound centers with rolled bar surface quality and tight dimensional tolerances, ideal for applications with harsh environments, such as Aerospace , Nuclear , Oil & Gas , Mining and Infrastructure . Tartan Rolled Bar Quality Tartan Bars are a unique forged round bar offered only by Scot Forge. These round bars are available in ferrous and non-ferrous materials and custom sizes from 6" to 16" diameter with lengths up to 35'. They feature forged sound centers with rolled bar surface quality and tight dimensional tolerances, ideal for applications with harsh environments, such as Aerospace , Nuclear , Oil & Gas , Mining and Infrastructure . BAR PRODUCT FORGED ROUND BAR BAR PRODUCT FORGED ROUND BAR Tartan Bars Versus Rolled Bars Rapid delivery—turnaround in 2-4 weeks (breakdowns even quicker) Custom sizes—6" to 16" in ferrous and non-ferrous grades High or low quantities—so you have better control over your inventory levels Competitive prices—due to the efficiency of our process Elimination of rejections—due to high-strength forged sound centers A perfect solution to meeting your breakdown or just-in-time customer requirementS Improved straightness—1/8" in any 5' is standard; 1/16" in any 5' is available Tartan Bars Versus Rolled Bars Rapid delivery—turnaround in 2-4 weeks (breakdowns even quicker) Custom sizes—6" to 16" in ferrous and non-ferrous grades High or low quantities—so you have better control over your inventory levels Competitive prices—due to the efficiency of our process Elimination of rejections—due to high-strength forged sound centers A perfect solution to meeting your breakdown or just-in-time customer requirementS Improved straightness—1/8" in any 5' is standard; 1/16" in any 5' is available Why Tartan Bars Are Unique Tartan Bars are produced by combining a preliminary forging process, which consolidates the center, with a planishing operation, which provides a smooth-rolled bar surface. At the heart of the operation is our custom-designed, computer-controlled GFM single-stand planishing mill. Through a series of reversing passes, the planishing mill rolls the bar to a smooth surface in less than five minutes. While still hot, the bar moves down the GFM mill to the Braun abrasive saw station for trimming. A 16’ round can be cut in less than half a minute. To complete the process, the bar is end-stamped for traceability by an automated programmable marking system. The bar is then slowly rotated down an automatic uniform cooling bed to maintain straightness. Since the bars can be produced so efficiently in the planishing mill, delivery times are reduced. Unlike traditional hot-rolled bars, which can only be manufactured in large runs, forged Tartan Round Bars can be purchased in quantities as small as the product of one ingot. Why Tartan Bars Are Unique Tartan Bars are produced by combining a preliminary forging process, which consolidates the center, with a planishing operation, which provides a smooth-rolled bar surface. At the heart of the operation is our custom-designed, computer-controlled GFM single-stand planishing mill. Through a series of reversing passes, the planishing mill rolls the bar to a smooth surface in less than five minutes. While still hot, the bar moves down the GFM mill to the Braun abrasive saw station for trimming. A 16’ round can be cut in less than half a minute. To complete the process, the bar is end-stamped for traceability by an automated programmable marking system. The bar is then slowly rotated down an automatic uniform cooling bed to maintain straightness. Since the bars can be produced so efficiently in the planishing mill, delivery times are reduced. Unlike traditional hot-rolled bars, which can only be manufactured in large runs, forged Tartan Round Bars can be purchased in quantities as small as the product of one ingot. Ultrasonic inspection can be performed on Tartan Bars® to assure a sound, quality product. 1010 1035 1141 1018 1040 1146 1020 1050 1541V 1021 1055 15B22 1022 1060 3310 1026 1070 4130 1029 1080 4130API 1030 1117 4140 Hydraulic open die presses (3,000, 2,000 or 1,250 ton) forge the heated material to both consolidate the center for soundness and size the material in preparation for bar mill processing. Finish rolling (or planishing) begins as the forged bar goes through one of the four hyperbolic grooves of the custom-engineered GFM bar mill. The desired final dimension is reached after a series of bar rotations and reversing passes through the grooves, taking less than 3 minutes to complete. While still hot, bars are cut to size by a Braun abrasive saw. A 16" round can be cut in less than half a minute. Bars are end-stamped for traceability by an automated programmable marking system. Bars are slowly rotated down an automatic uniform cooling bed to maintain straightness. A 50,000 gallon quench tank and nine tip up furnaces have been custom-designed to efficiently handle any bar requirement. Process options include normalize, anneal, solution anneal, quench and temper, and stress relieve. A custom-built Hetran bar peeler provides fast, centerless machining to extremely smooth surfaces. This peeling process takes less than one-fourth the time of conventional turning operations. Carbon, alloy, stainless steel, copper-based, and other ferrous and non-ferrous high-quality starting material are heated to forging temperature in car tip up/box furnace. Tip up/box furnace with hot ingots Press forging Rolling to finish on the bar mill Hot abrasive cut-off saw Automated end stamping Slow cooling bed Thermal treatment (optional) Bar peeler (optional) Automated ultrasonic testing (optional) Tartan Rolled Typical lead time 2 to 4 weeks 2 to 4 months Special straightness 1/16" in any 5' 1/8" in any 5' Standard straightness 1/8" in any 5' 1/4" in any 5' Custom Sizes Yes No Guaranteed sound centers Yes No Process Highlights As stated above, Tartan Round Bars are produced by combining a preliminary forging process, which consolidates the center, with a planishing operation, which provides a smooth-rolled bar surface. The rolling/planishing mill equipment used in the process includes: GFM horizontal rolling mill stand CCR 830 HP Braun hot abrasive cut-off saw Automated stamping system Cooling bed Tartan Rolled Typical lead time 2 to 4 weeks 2 to 4 months Special straightness 1/16" in any 5' 1/8" in any 5' Standard straightness 1/8" in any 5' 1/4" in any 5' Custom Sizes Yes No Page 1 of 1 Process Highlights As stated above, Tartan Round Bars are produced by combining a preliminary forging process, which consolidates the center, with a planishing operation, which provides a smooth-rolled bar surface. The rolling/planishing mill equipment used in the process includes: GFM horizontal rolling mill stand CCR 830 HP Braun hot abrasive cut-off saw Automated stamping system Cooling bed Scot Forge Difference At Scot Forge, we know the importance of getting your parts on-time, as expected. However, for customers new to procuring forgings, ordering a forging that will meet all specifications for end-use applications may be a challenge, which is why finding a trusted supplier and partner is essential. Our employee-owners are here to ensure your project stays on track with our forgings by offering: Forge Design & Engineering Guidance Finished Machining Options Metallurgical Review, NDE & Destructive Testing Quality Assurance Scot Forge is proud to be ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified , and our team is committed to providing outstanding customer satisfaction. Further pursuance of aerospace products has led to NADCAP accreditation in both Heat Treatment for nickel material and Nondestructive Testing. Every Scot Forge customer gets placed with a qualified team that will guide each nickel forging delivered from the inquiry stage to order placement, expediting and shipping. Forged Products We offer many size forgings in both standard and unique geometries to meet your needs. Complex Shapes Bars Step Shafts, Eccentric Shafts & Rotor Shafts Hollows Hubs & Tooled Forgings Semi-Closed Die Discs & Blanks We can help you today! Name* Phone Number* Company* Email* State/Country* Comment/Request* File upload Upload File NOTE: Please do not upload sensitive documents. For a secure file transfer please call 800-435-6621. Submit

  • Advantages of Forging Processes | Scot Forge

    Advantages of Forgings & Forging Processes Forging 101 - What Is Forging? At its most basic level, forging is the process of forming and shaping metals through the use of hammering, pressing or rolling. The process begins with starting stock, usually a cast ingot (or a "cogged" billet which has already been forged from a cast ingot), which is heated to its plastic deformation temperature, then upset or "kneaded" between dies to the desired shape and size. In the next several pages, you can learn the basics about the open die and rolled ring forging process, its applications and benefits. STRUCTURAL ADVANTAGES ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES Comparative Analysis We know that you have many options for manufacturing your key components so here is a brief overview of: Forgings v. Machined Bar Forging v. Weldments/Fabrications Forging v. Castings Forging v. Centrifugal Castings Forging v. Torch Cut Plate Forging v. Closed Die/ Impression Forging Metal Forging Process When buyers must select a process and supplier for the production of a critical metal component, they face an enormous array of possible alternatives. Many metalworking processes are now available, each offering a unique set of capabilities, costs and advantages. The forging process is ideally suited to many part applications; however, some buyers may be unaware of the exclusive benefits available only from this form of metal forming. In fact, forging is often the optimum process, in terms of both part quality and cost, especially for applications that require maximum part strength, custom sizes or critical performance specifications. There are several forging processes available, including impression or closed die, cold forging, and extrusion. However, here we will discuss in detail the methods, application and comparative benefits of the open die and seamless rolled ring forging processes. We invite you to consider this information when selecting the optimum process for the production of your metal parts. A historical perspective on metal forging To meet the changing needs of industry, forging has evolved to incorporate the tremendous advances in equipment, robotics, computers and electronic controls that have occurred in recent years. These sophisticated tools complement the creative human skills which, even today, are essential to the success of every metal forging made. Modern forging plants are capable of producing superior-quality metal parts in a virtually limitless array of sizes, shapes, materials and finishes. During this hot forging process, the cast, coarse grain structure is broken up and replaced by finer grains. Shrinkage and gas porosity inherent in the cast metal are consolidated through the reduction of the ingot, achieving sound centers and structural integrity. Mechanical properties are therefore improved through reduction of cast structure, voids and segregation. Forging also provides means for aligning the grain flow to best obtain desired directional strengths. Secondary processing, such as heat treating, can also be used to further refine the part. Forging can create a myriad of sizes and shapes with enhanced properties when compared to castings or assemblies. Go to next section: The open die forging process FORGING PROCESS OPEN DIE FORGING PROCESS SEAMLESS ROLLED RINGS Scot Forge Difference At Scot Forge, we know the importance of getting your parts on-time, as expected. However, for customers new to procuring forgings, ordering a forging that will meet all specifications for end-use applications may be a challenge, which is why finding a trusted supplier and partner is essential. Our employee-owners are here to ensure your project stays on track with our forgings by offering: Forge Design & Engineering Guidance Finished Machining Options Metallurgical Review, NDE & Destructive Testing Forged Products We offer many size forgings in both standard and unique geometries to meet your needs. Complex Shapes Bars Step Shafts, Eccentric Shafts & Rotor Shafts Hollows Hubs & Tooled Forgings Semi-Closed Die Discs & Blanks Pro Tip - Did you know near-net shapes can save you time and money? Oftentimes, a customer calls to order a disc, which they will later machine down to a more shaped part. By working with our technically trained sales team, you can get your finished product shape as close as possible to optimize your production process. Scot Forge Difference At Scot Forge, we know the importance of getting your parts on-time, as expected. However, for customers new to procuring forgings, ordering a forging that will meet all specifications for end-use applications may be a challenge, which is why finding a trusted supplier and partner is essential. Our employee-owners are here to ensure your project stays on track with our forgings by offering: Forge Design & Engineering Guidance Finished Machining Options Metallurgical Review, NDE & Destructive Testing Forged Products We offer many size forgings in both standard and unique geometries to meet your needs. Complex Shapes Bars Step Shafts, Eccentric Shafts & Rotor Shafts Hollows Hubs & Tooled Forgings Semi-Closed Die Discs & Blanks Pro Tip - Did you know near-net shapes can save you time and money? Oftentimes, a customer calls to order a disc, which they will later machine down to a more shaped part. By working with our technically trained sales team, you can get your finished product shape as close as possible to optimize your production process. We can help you today! 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  • Forging Impact Stories | Scot Forge

    Forging Success Stories We Take the Weight Off Your Shoulders & Transform Challenges Into Impactful Results Our employee-owners provide the expert consultation and guidance for you to make a positive impact and deliver success to your company. Whether your focus is on stronger and more reliable solutions, adding value, or quick turnaround and fast delivery, call us today and discover how customers like you can accomplish what others did for their business. Click on the links below to view our customers' success stories. Sally's Story It all starts with listening. Watch the short video below to learn how Scot Forge has partnered with companies like yours to replace fabrications and casting with forging to reduce lead time and costs Joe's Story Finding a way under pressure. Watch the short video below to learn how Scot Forge has partnered with companies like yours to forge a quicker solution to expedite ship repairs and avoid costly dry dock time. Scot Forge Difference At Scot Forge, we know the importance of getting your parts on-time, as expected. However, for customers new to procuring forgings, ordering a forging that will meet all specifications for end-use applications may be a challenge, which is why finding a trusted supplier and partner is essential. Our employee-owners are here to ensure your project stays on track with our forgings by offering: Forge Design & Engineering Guidance Finished Machining Options Metallurgical Review, NDE & Destructive Testing Quality Assurance Scot Forge is proud to be ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified , and our team is committed to providing outstanding customer satisfaction. Further pursuance of aerospace products has led to NADCAP accreditation in both Heat Treatment for nickel material and Nondestructive Testing. Every Scot Forge customer gets placed with a qualified team that will guide each nickel forging delivered from the inquiry stage to order placement, expediting and shipping. Forged Products We offer many size forgings in both standard and unique geometries to meet your needs. Complex Shapes Bars Step Shafts, Eccentric Shafts & Rotor Shafts Hollows Hubs & Tooled Forgings Semi-Closed Die Discs & Blanks We can help you today! Name* Phone Number* Company* Email* State/Country* Comment/Request* File upload Upload File NOTE: Please do not upload sensitive documents. For a secure file transfer please call 800-435-6621. Submit

  • Carbon Alloy Tool Steel Forgings

    2c253716-474f-46ab-9e6d-259dc549a67a FORGED CARBON, ALLOY & TOOL STEEL IMAGE OF 434 @ 200X GENERATED IN-HOUSE High Strength & Toughness Forged carbon, alloy and tool steels are used for applications in almost every industry due to their unique properties and versatility. CARBON STEEL Low-cost carbon steel grades are commonly used for applications without high strength or operating in high-temperature environments. ALLOY STEEL Alloy steel uses additional alloying elements for increased hardenability and improved properties. TOOL STEEL Tool steel combines selected alloy steel and carbon steel grades, and its high hardness and abrasion resistance characteristics make it ideal for cutting and machining various types of metals. GEAR FORGINGS MINING FORGINGS Carbon, Alloy & Tool Steel Inventory Scot Forge holds an inventory of various grades for customers to order for their carbon alloy and tool steel forging needs and specifications: 1010 1050 17 CrNiMo6 4320 9310 A182F12 MIL-S 23284CL1 1018 1055 2317 4330 52100 A182F22 MIL-S 23284CL2 1020 1060 3310 4340 ABS Grade 2 A 182F91 NITRALLOY "N" 1021 1065 4130 4350 EX55 A336F1 NITRALLOY 135 1022 1070 4130API 4620 HY80 A336F22A D-2 1026 1080 4140 4820 HY100 A350LF2 H-13 1029 1117 4142 6150 A 105 A350LF3 L-6 1030 1141 4145 8620 A182FI A508CL2 1035 1146 4150 8622 A182F5 A508CL3 1040 1541V 4150 RES. 8630 A182F9 A723GR2 1045 15B22 43B17 8822 A182F11 A723GR3 Forged Carbon, Alloy & Tool Steel Characteristics carbon Steel The hardenability of carbon steel is limited because only carbon is used in the material. Many grades of carbon steel are hardenable through heat treatment that includes quenching and tempering steps; however, the super high strength of stainless steels cannot be achieved with carbon steel. Alloy Steel Adding alloying elements - Manganese, chromium, nickel and molybdenum are some of the elements used for increased strength, toughness and wear resistance compared to carbon steel. Other desirable characteristics such as corrosion resistance, strength at elevated temperature and creep resistance are also achieved through alloying element additions. Tool Steel Major alloying elements in tool steel are chromium, molybdenum, vanadium and tungsten. These carbide formers allow tool steel to resist deformation and maintain a sharp cutting edge at high temperatures. Quality Assurance Scot Forge is proud to be ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified , and our team is committed to providing outstanding customer satisfaction. Further pursuance of aerospace products has led to NADCAP accreditation in both Heat Treatment for nickel material and Nondestructive Testing. Every Scot Forge customer gets placed with a qualified team that will guide each nickel forging delivered from the inquiry stage to order placement, expediting and shipping. Forged Copper Advantages Due to its heat and electrical conductivity, forged copper products are ideal for applications that serve in the Aerospace , R & D , Marine and Naval industries. Copper forgings perform well in these industries because of the combination of properties copper provides. The Aerospace industry prefers copper forgings for its thermal and electrical characteristics and abrasion resistance. The Marine and Naval industries benefit from copper’s resistance to seawater corrosion and intrinsic biofouling properties. Copper Mechanical Properties Some pure copper grades exhibit very high thermal and electrical conductivity but have low strength Other grades are able to obtain higher strengths at the loss of come conductivity Copper has good biofouling resistance Copper retains mechanical and electrical properties at cryogenic temperatures Forged Copper Benefits Electrical Conductivity Thermal Conductivity Ease of Forming Nonmagnetic Nonsparking High Machinability Flexibility Copper Alloy Inventory From creating rings, discs and blanks, to complex forged shapes, our metal forging technology creates forged copper products that exceed customer expectations. We forge to meet customer specifications and have experience forging to these common standards: ASTM B150, ASTM B170, MIL-C-15726, MIL-C-24679. Scot Forge holds an inventory of various grades for customers to order for their copper forging needs and specifications: C00000 C63000 C10100 C63200 C18000 C71500 C18150 C72420 C18200 ZC-1 ™ (Chrome Zirconium Copper) Forged Copper Products Rocket Engine Nozzle / Skirt Combustion Chamber / Rocket Engine Liner Lox Domes Pressure Vessels Copper Casting Wheels Forged Copper Capabilities In addition, we provide value-added processes such as saw cutting, heat treating, contour torch cutting, destructive testing, metallurgical analysis and Level III nondestructive testing for all copper forging. We ensure to deliver a finished product that is ready to be installed. Quality Assurance Scot Forge is proud to be ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified , and our team is committed to providing outstanding customer satisfaction. Further pursuance of aerospace products has led to NADCAP accreditation in both Heat Treatment for nickel material and Nondestructive Testing. Every Scot Forge customer gets placed with a qualified team that will guide each nickel forging delivered from the inquiry stage to order placement, expediting and shipping. Forged Titanium Advantages Forged titanium’s anti-corrosive properties make it an exceptional choice for marine, off-shore and saltwater environments. Titanium forgings are also well suited for applications in the Aerospace , Defense and Industrial industries as they are capable to withstand intense environmental conditions. Products often assembled using titanium forgings include: Aircraft, helicopters and rockets Submarines and ships Pressure vessels Heat exchangers Benefits of Forged Titanium Highest Strength to density ration of any metallic element Corrosion-resistant in seawater Forged Nickel Alloys Advantages Because of its high tolerance, forged nickel alloys are ideal applications for a variety of industries such as Aerospace , Oil & Gas , Defense and Marine . Products that can be manufactured using nickel alloys include: Aircraft and jet engines Rocket components Down hole oil and gas pipeline Off-shore/sea applications Forged Aluminum Alloy Advantages Because of its strength, aluminum forgings remain ideal for applications where performance and safety are a high priority as it can endure intense conditions for a wide variety of industries, including Aerospace , Semiconductor , Defense and Marine . Benefits of Forged Aluminum Strength to weight ratio Light weight/low density Corrosion resistance High thermal conductivity Design flexibility Good surface finish Fracture toughness Fatigue and fatigue crack growth Cryogenic properties Stainless Steel Inventory At Scot Forge, we produce forged stainless steel parts to meet customer requirements and specifications, with on-hand stainless steel grade types that are most commonly worked to in ASTM specs; specifically: ASTM A182, ASTM A565, ASTM A965 and ASTM A750 . Scot Forge holds an inventory of various stainless steel alloys for our customers’ stainless steel forging needs and specifications: 304/304L 347 431 15-5PH FERRALIUM 255 ® 310 405 440A 17-4PH FERRALIUM SD40 ® 316/316L 410 440C 254 SMO ® 317/317L 416 A182F51/DUPLEX 2205 NITRONIC GRADES 321 420 13-8PH Quality Assurance Scot Forge is proud to be ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified , and our team is committed to providing outstanding customer satisfaction. Further pursuance of aerospace products has led to NADCAP accreditation in both Heat Treatment for nickel material and Nondestructive Testing. Every Scot Forge customer gets placed with a qualified team that will guide each nickel forging delivered from the inquiry stage to order placement, expediting and shipping. On-Hand Nickel-Based Material Scot Forge can forge nickel alloys to your specific requirements and specifications. From creating rings, discs and blanks to complex forged shapes, our metal forging technology creates forged nickel products that exceed customer expectations. Scot Forge holds an inventory of various alloys for customers to order for their nickel forging needs and specifications: Commercially Pure (CP) Inconel 686 (UNS N06686) Incoloy 800H (UNS N08810) Monel 400 (UNS N04400) Inconel 716 (UNS N07716) Incoloy 800HT (UNS N08811) Monel K500 (UNS N05500) Inconel 718 (UNS N07718) Incoloy 825 (UNS N08825) Inconel 600 (UNS N06600) Inconel 725 (UNS NO7718) Hastelloy C276 (UNS N10276) Inconel 617 (UNS N06617) Inconel X750 (UNS N07750) Inconel 625 (UNS N06625) Incoloy 020 (UNS N08020) Forged Nickel Alloy Advantages Because of their high tolerance, forged nickel alloys are ideal applications for various industries such as Aerospace , Oil & Gas , Defense and Marine . Inconel Inconel is a family of nickel-chromium-based superalloys that exhibit excellent strength, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature capabilities. Benefits of inconel a. High-Temperature Resistance: Inconel alloys retain their strength and mechanical properties at elevated temperatures, making them ideal for applications in gas turbines, aerospace, and petrochemical industries. b. Corrosion Resistance: Inconel offers exceptional resistance to corrosion, including oxidation, reducing environments, and corrosive media like acids and salts, making it suitable for marine and chemical processing applications. c. Excellent Mechanical Properties: Inconel alloys possess superior mechanical properties, such as high tensile and fatigue strength, which ensure their reliability in demanding conditions. d. Weldability: Inconel exhibits good weldability, allowing for easy fabrication and repair of components. APplications a. Aerospace and Defense: Inconel is widely used in aircraft engines, gas turbine blades, exhaust systems, and heat shields due to its ability to withstand high temperatures and mechanical stress. b. Petrochemical and Chemical Processing: Inconel resists corrosion and stress cracking in aggressive environments, making it suitable for applications like heat exchangers, reactors, and piping systems. c. Oil and Gas: Inconel is used in downhole tools, valves, and wellhead components due to its resistance to high-pressure and corrosive conditions. d. Nuclear Power: Inconel alloys are employed in reactor cores, steam generators, and other critical components due to their resistance to radiation and high-temperature environments. Monel Monel is a group of nickel-copper alloys known for their excellent corrosion resistance, especially in marine and chemical environments. Benefits of monel a. Corrosion Resistance: Monel alloys exhibit exceptional resistance to various corrosive media, including seawater, acids, alkalis, and industrial gases. b. High Strength: Monel alloys possess good mechanical strength, making them suitable for high stress and pressure applications. c. Heat Resistance: Monel maintains its mechanical properties and corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for high-temperature applications. Applications a. Marine and Offshore: Monel is extensively used in marine applications such as propeller shafts, pump shafts, valves, and fasteners due to its resistance to seawater corrosion. b. Chemical Processing: Monel is utilized in equipment like heat exchangers, valves, and pumps in the chemical industry due to its resistance to various corrosive chemicals. c. Oil and Gas: Monel alloys are used in oil refineries, offshore platforms, and pipelines due to their resistance to corrosive environments and high-pressure conditions. Incoloy Incoloy is a group of nickel-based alloys renowned for their excellent high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance. Benefits of incoloy a. High-Temperature Strength: Incoloy alloys offer remarkable strength and stability at elevated temperatures, making them suitable for furnace components, heat-treating equipment, and power generation systems. b. Corrosion Resistance: Incoloy exhibits excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion, making it ideal for applications in chemical processing, pollution control, and marine environments. c. Thermal Stability: Incoloy alloys retain their mechanical properties over various temperatures, including cryogenic environments. Applications a. Power Generation: Incoloy is extensively used in gas turbines, heat exchangers, and boiler components due to its high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance. b. Chemical Processing: Incoloy alloys find applications in reactors, pipelines, and heat exchangers due to their resistance to aggressive chemicals and high-temperature environments. c. Aerospace: Incoloy is employed in components like jet engines, exhaust systems, and combustion chambers due to its ability to withstand high temperatures and corrosive gases. Forged Stainless Steel Applications Forged stainless steel is popularly used in a variety of industries, such as Industrial, Food, Infrastructure and Oil & Gas due to its ability to perform in high stress and corrosive environments. Parts that can be manufactured using stainless steel forging include: Construction and Infrastructure: Stainless steel is utilized in buildings, bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure projects due to its strength, corrosion resistance, and architectural appeal. Oil and Gas: Stainless steel is employed in pipelines, storage tanks, and refineries due to its resistance to corrosive substances and high-temperature environments. Energy and Power Generation: Stainless steel is used in power plants, nuclear facilities, nuclear waste container vessels and renewable energy sectors for applications such as turbine blades and shafts, heat exchangers and exhaust systems. Transportation: Stainless steel is utilized in automobiles, trains, aircraft, and ships for various components, including exhaust systems, structural parts and interior fittings. Medical and Healthcare: Stainless steel is commonly used in medical equipment, structural components for cryogenic vessels, surgical instruments, implants and hospital infrastructure due to its hygienic properties and biocompatibility. High strength parts for saltwater environments 17-4PH forged bar Forged Stainless Steel Grades & Characteristics Stainless steel has overall benefits of corrosion resistance and machinability, and each grade type of stainless steel comes with its own set of benefits: Austenitic Stainless steel Highest impact strength Cryogenic toughness Non-magnetic MARTENSITIC STAINLESS STEEL High strength Pitting corrosion resistance PRECIPITATION HARDENING (PH) STAINLESS STEEL Extreme strength and fatigue life Moderate toughness DUPLEX STAINLESS STEEL Sound combination of strength and corrosion resistance Reliable toughness at room temperature Benefits of Stainless Steel Stainless steel offers a range of benefits that make it a preferred material across different sectors. Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel is renowned for its exceptional corrosion resistance, making it highly resistant to rust, stains, and environmental factors. It contains chromium, which forms a protective oxide layer on the surface, providing resistance to various corrosive media, including acids, alkalis, and moisture. This property is particularly valuable in industries such as: Marine and Offshore: Stainless steel is extensively used in shipbuilding, offshore platforms, and coastal structures due to its ability to withstand the harsh conditions of seawater. Chemical Processing: The resistance of stainless steel to corrosive chemicals makes it suitable for equipment like tanks, pipelines, and valves used in chemical plants. Food and Beverage: Stainless steel is commonly utilized in the food and beverage industry due to its hygienic properties, ease of cleaning, and resistance to food acids and contamination. Strength and Durability: Stainless steel exhibits excellent mechanical properties, including high strength, toughness, and durability. It maintains its integrity even at extreme temperatures, making it ideal for various applications, such as: Construction and Architecture: Stainless steel is used in structural components, building facades, roofing, and bridges due to its strength, aesthetic appeal, and resistance to weathering. Automotive: Stainless steel finds application in exhaust systems, automotive frames, and body components due to its strength, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance. Medical and Pharmaceutical: Stainless steel is widely used in medical instruments, surgical equipment, and implantable devices due to its biocompatibility, sterilizability and corrosion resistance. Hygiene and Cleanability: Stainless steel possesses a smooth and non-porous surface, making it easy to clean and maintain hygiene standards and highly suitable for industries with stringent cleanliness requirements, including: Pharmaceutical: Stainless steel is used in pharmaceutical equipment, storage tanks, and cleanroom environments due to its ease of cleaning and resistance to contamination. Food Processing: Stainless steel is employed in food processing equipment, storage containers, and kitchen appliances due to its non-reactive nature, ease of cleaning, and corrosion resistance. Forged Nickel Inventory Scot Forge can forge nickel alloys to your specific requirements and specifications. From creating rings, discs and blanks, to complex forged shapes, our metal forging technology creates forged nickel products that exceed customer expectations. Scot Forge holds an inventory of various alloys for customers to order for their nickel forging needs and specifications: Inconel 625 (UNS N06625) Incoloy 020 (UNS N08020) Inconel 617 (UNS N06617) Inconel X750 (UNS N07750) Inconel 600 (UNS N06600) Inconel 725 (UNS NO7718) Hastelloy C276 (UNS N10276) Monel K500 (UNS N05500) Inconel 718 (UNS N07718) Incoloy 825 (UNS N08825) Monel 400 (UNS N04400) Inconel 716 (UNS N07716) Incoloy 800HT (UNS N08811) Commercially Pure (CP) Inconel 686 (UNS N06686) Incoloy 800H (UNS N08810) Quality Assurance Scot Forge is proud to be ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified , and our team is committed to providing outstanding customer satisfaction. Further pursuance of aerospace products has led to NADCAP accreditation in both Heat Treatment for nickel material and Nondestructive Testing. Every Scot Forge customer gets placed with a qualified team that will guide each nickel forging delivered from the inquiry stage to order placement, expediting and shipping. Forged Titanium Inventory While Scot Forge typically produces forged titanium products to meet customer requirements and specifications, we also offer titanium forging services to these common industry standards: ASTM B381, AMS4928, AMS4931, AMS6931, SAE AMS4921, MIL-T-9047. Scot Forge holds an inventory of various alloys for customers to order for their titanium forging needs and specifications: Commercially Pure (CP) Ti-6Al-4V Gr. 2, Gr. 3, Gr. 4 Ti-6Al-4V Extra Low Interstitial Quality Assurance Scot Forge is proud to be ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified , and our team is committed to providing outstanding customer satisfaction. Further pursuance of aerospace products has led to NADCAP accreditation in both Heat Treatment for nickel material and Nondestructive Testing. Every Scot Forge customer gets placed with a qualified team that will guide each nickel forging delivered from the inquiry stage to order placement, expediting and shipping. Aluminum Inventory Scot Forge forges aluminum to meet customer specifications, Scot Forge also offers aluminum forgings in the following common alloys: 1100 2618 5083 6061 7079 2014 3003 5086 7039 7175 2024 4032 5383 7050 Highlander 613 ™ 2219 5052 5456 7075 Highly-Skilled Partner Scot Forge metallurgists, forge engineers and sales engineers can partner with your team to give advice on the following manufacturing practices for proprietary aluminum work: Thermal Mechanical Processing (TMP) Microstructural and grain size control Engineered micro and macro-structures to meet the specific service conditions and direction of loading Forging and thermal practices Stress-relieving for optimal machining and stress corrosion cracking resistance Quality Assurance Scot Forge is proud to be ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified , and our team is committed to providing outstanding customer satisfaction. Further pursuance of aerospace products has led to NADCAP accreditation in both Heat Treatment for nickel material and Nondestructive Testing. Every Scot Forge customer gets placed with a qualified team that will guide each nickel forging delivered from the inquiry stage to order placement, expediting and shipping. Questions? Contact a forging expert Forged Carbon, Alloy & Tool Steel Advantages Low Carbon Steel Low carbon steel has 0.05% to 0.25% carbon which allows the material to be ductile. Low carbon steel is a low-cost option for applications where high strength is not a consideration. Medium Carbon Steel Medium carbon steel has 0.29% to 0.54% carbon which contains a higher amount of manganese and allows the material to be quenched and tempered after forging. These forgings offer higher strength and toughness than low carbon steels, yet avoid the higher costs associated with the highly alloyed stainless steels. High and Very High Carbon Steel High and very high carbon steel has 0.55% to 2.1% carbon which allows the material to achieve high hardness and resilience. Carbon steel hardened by heat treatment has increased strength and toughness. Tool steels, containing higher amounts of carbon, are normally forged for the purpose of creating tools that can resist abrasion, fatigue and wear. Benefits Of Forged Carbon, Alloy & Tool Steel Benefits of Carbon Steel: Strength and Durability: Carbon steel offers excellent tensile strength and hardness, making it suitable for structural components and machinery parts that require high strength and resistance to wear. Cost-Effectiveness: Carbon steel is comparatively less expensive than other steel types, making it an economical choice for various applications. Machinability: Carbon steel is easy to machine and fabricate, allowing for efficient production of components with intricate shapes. Benefits of Alloy Steel: Enhanced Strength and Toughness: Alloying elements improve the strength, hardness, and toughness of steel, enabling its use in demanding applications that require resistance to high-temperature environments, pressure, and mechanical stress. Corrosion Resistance: Certain alloy steels exhibit improved corrosion resistance, making them suitable for applications in aggressive environments. Wear Resistance: Alloy steels can possess excellent wear resistance, ensuring their longevity and suitability for applications involving friction and abrasive forces. Benefits of Tool Steel: High Hardness and Wear Resistance: Tool steel possesses excellent hardness, allowing it to withstand high cutting forces and resist wear during machining processes. Toughness and Shock Resistance: Tool steel exhibits high toughness, enabling it to absorb shock and resist deformation, making it suitable for applications involving high impact and repetitive stresses. Heat Resistance: Tool steel retains its hardness and toughness even at high temperatures, allowing it to withstand the thermal stresses associated with high-speed machining and heat treatment processes. Carbon, Alloy & Tool Steel Applications Carbon Steel: Construction: Carbon steel is widely used in construction for structural frameworks, bridges, and reinforcement bars due to its high strength and durability. Automotive: Carbon steel is employed in automobile frames, chassis components, and suspension systems due to its strength, impact resistance, and affordability. Infrastructure : Carbon steel is utilized in pipelines, tanks, and machinery for various industrial applications, including oil and gas, water treatment, and manufacturing. Alloy Steel Aerospace and Defense : Alloy steel is used in aircraft components, landing gear, and structural parts due to its high strength, fatigue resistance, and temperature stability. Oil and Gas: Alloy steel finds application in oil and gas exploration, drilling, and production equipment due to its resistance to corrosion, high pressure, and harsh operating conditions. Automotive and Transportation: Alloy steel is employed in engine components, gears, axles, and suspension systems in the automotive and transportation industries due to its strength, durability, and heat resistance. Tool Steel Manufacturing: Tool steel is used in the manufacturing industry for the production of cutting tools, dies, molds, and machine components that require high hardness and wear resistance. Automotive: Tool steel finds application in the automotive industry for the production of forging dies, punches, and cutting tools used in metal forming and machining processes. Plastics and Injection Molding: Tool steel is utilized in the plastics industry for the production of molds and dies used in injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding processes. Scot Forge Difference At Scot Forge, we know the importance of getting your parts on-time, as expected. However, for customers new to procuring forgings, ordering a forging that will meet all specifications for end-use applications may be a challenge, which is why finding a trusted supplier and partner is essential. Our employee-owners are here to ensure your project stays on track with our forgings by offering: Forge Design & Engineering Guidance Finished Machining Options Metallurgical Review, NDE & Destructive Testing Forged Products We offer many size forgings in both standard and unique geometries to meet your needs. Complex Shapes Bars Step Shafts, Eccentric Shafts & Rotor Shafts Hollows Hubs & Tooled Forgings Semi-Closed Die Discs & Blanks Pro Tip - Did you know near-net shapes can save you time and money? Oftentimes, a customer calls to order a disc, which they will later machine down to a more shaped part. By working with our technically trained sales team, you can get your finished product shape as close as possible to optimize your production process. We can help you today! Name* Phone Number* Company* Email* State/Country* Comment/Request* File upload Upload File NOTE: Please do not upload sensitive documents. For a secure file transfer please call 800-435-6621. Submit

  • Christmas Cards | Scot Forge

    SCOT FORGE CHRISTMAS CARDS Click here for the 2025 Christmas Card Past Christmas Cards 2023 A Scot Forge Christmas 2022 I Want a Forging for Christmas 2021 MERRY GRINCHMAS 2020 Let It Glow 2019 Scotty The Elf 2018 The Scot Forge 12 Days of Christmas 2017 It's a Scot Forge Christmas Story 2016 Forging Christmas Vacation 2015 Santa's In The Forge 2014 A Forging Symphony - The Nutcracker Scot Forge Difference At Scot Forge, we know the importance of getting your parts on-time, as expected. However, for customers new to procuring forgings, ordering a forging that will meet all specifications for end-use applications may be a challenge, which is why finding a trusted supplier and partner is essential. Our employee-owners are here to ensure your project stays on track with our forgings by offering: Forge Design & Engineering Guidance Finished Machining Options Metallurgical Review, NDE & Destructive Testing Quality Assurance Scot Forge is proud to be ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified , and our team is committed to providing outstanding customer satisfaction. Further pursuance of aerospace products has led to NADCAP accreditation in both Heat Treatment for nickel material and Nondestructive Testing. Every Scot Forge customer gets placed with a qualified team that will guide each nickel forging delivered from the inquiry stage to order placement, expediting and shipping. Forged Products We offer many size forgings in both standard and unique geometries to meet your needs. Complex Shapes Bars Step Shafts, Eccentric Shafts & Rotor Shafts Hollows Hubs & Tooled Forgings Semi-Closed Die Discs & Blanks We can help you today! Name* Phone Number* Company* Email* State/Country* Comment/Request* File upload Upload File NOTE: Please do not upload sensitive documents. For a secure file transfer please call 800-435-6621. Submit

  • FAST Center | High-Throughput Alloy Testing & Materials Research

    Discover the Future Alloy Study & Testing (FAST) Center’s automated alloy testing, materials characterization and high-throughput services supporting DOW research and industry innovation. Future Alloy Study & Testing (FAST) Center The Future Alloy Study & Testing (FAST) Center is an advanced materials characterization lab that provides high-throughput alloy testing and automated mechanical property testing services to support the U.S. industrial base and Department of War (DOW) research goals. Our facility accelerates material innovation with state-of-the-art velocity testing and discrete characterization for new alloys and thermal processing methods. The FAST Center, commissioned by the Department of War (DOW), is a partnership between Scot Forge and the Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) office that manages and executes the Department’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program element. The FAST Center is a highly automated characterization lab that supports the IBAS goals of improving the readiness and competitiveness of the U.S. industrial base by expediting the testing and reporting of new alloys and process methods. FAST Request Form Automated Alloy Testing to Accelerate Materials Innovation The goal of the FAST Center is to support the DOW and the warfighter by dramatically increasing the pace of material innovation and development. This state-of-the-art, fully automated characterization lab will help expedite the certification of new materials or thermal processes by conducting thousands of tests in a matter of weeks with the ability to deliver on multiple concurrent projects. Fast Center Operational Paths: 1. VELOCITY TESTING is High Volume Testing for Property Bounding This path is designed and equipped to conduct rapid turnaround of very high volumes of the most common tests for property bounding. Velocity testing capabilities are designed to maximize the data available for the scientific community and are useful for rapid chemistry and heat treat iteration testing. 2. DISCRETE TESTING is Low Volume Testing for Property Refinement This path is highly customized. Upon agreement of the appropriate chemistries or heat treatments, samples will proceed to the discrete testing path for the remainder of the characterization requirements. Given the nature of the tests, the duration of the discrete tests will be highly dependent on the alloy system and testing requirements. FAST Request Form FAST Center Rough Blank Sizes Fast Center Capabilities: Velocity Testing Sample excision and machining for standard materials (see link below) Heat Treating in air 800°F to 2000°F Air cool or water quench Room Temperature Tensile to ASTM E8 Room Temperature Compression to ASTM E9 Charpy Impact to ASTM E23 Test temperatures -150°F to +100°F Sub-size testing and cryogenic testing available as discrete tests Dynamic Tear Impact to ASTM E604 Test temperatures -150°F to +100°F Cryogenic testing available as discrete tests Room Temperature Fracture Toughness to ASTM E399 / ASTM E1820 Sub-ambient and elevated temperatures available Q3 2026 Fatigue crack growth to ASTM E647 available Q3 2026 Hardness / Microhardness per ASTM E10 / E18 / ASTM E384 Microstructural testing includes: Specimen preparation Grain size per ASTM E112 Inclusion rating per ASTM E45 Density via image analysis to ASTM E1245 Microstructural characterization Discrete Testing Thermal Testing Differential Scanning Calorimetry per ASTM E1269 Thermomechanical Analysis per ASTM E228 / ASTM E831 Laser Flash Analysis per ASTM E1461 Gleeble 3500 Guided U-Bend per ASTM E190/E290 Double Shear for Aluminum per ASTM B769 Alternate Temperature Tensile and Compression testing per ASTM E8, ASTM E9, ASTM E21 and ASTM E209 Test temperatures -140°F to 1200°F Creep, Stress Rupture and Stress Relaxation per ASTM E139, ASTM E292, ASTM E328 Test temperatures from room temperature to 1200°F Room Temperature High Cycle Fatigue per ISO 1143 (Rotating Beam) Axial Fatigue per ASTM 466 / 606 capability Q1 2026 Chemistry Bulk chemistry via GDS per ASTM E415 / E1086 / E1251 Carbon, Sulfur via Combustion per ASTM E1019 / E1941 Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen via Inert Gas Fusion per ASTM E1019 / E1409 / E1447 The FAST Center can accept fully machined specimens or cut blanks, from which we can extract samples. Please review the blank size requirements indicated on the FAST Center Rough Blank Size document to ensure enough material is provided for an efficient turnaround.

  • A.O.F.F.P Forging Economic Advantages | Scot Forge

    Forging Economic Advantages Near-Net Shape Saves You Time & Money Unmatched knowledge equals unmatched forgings. Every member of our sales team receives rigorous training on forging and forging capabilities. Some have first-hand experience in the shop, which, coupled with our product and forge engineers' expertise, allows Scot Forge to create forgings that save you material costs and machining hours. Cost reduction 1. MATERIAL SAVINGS Forging can measurably reduce material costs since it requires less starting metal to produce many part shapes. For example, with a torch cut part (A), all corner stock and the full center slug are lost, even though you pay for the excess material. With a forging (B), the part is shaped to size with minimal waste. 2. MACHINING ECONOMIES Forging can also yield machining, lead time and tool life advantages. Savings come from forging to a closer-to-finish size than is capable by alternative metal sources such as plate or bar. Less machining is therefore needed to finish the part, with the added benefits of shorter lead time and reduced wear and tear on equipment. 3. REDUCED REJECTION RATES By providing weld-free parts produced with cleaner, forging-quality material and yielding improved structural integrity, forging can virtually eliminate rejections. 4. PRODUCTION EFFECIENCIES Using the forging process, the same part can be produced from many different sizes of starting ingots or billets, allowing for a wider variety of inventoried grades. This flexibility means that forged parts of virtually any grade can be manufactured more quickly and economically. Go to next section: Comparative Analysis Scot Forge Difference At Scot Forge, we know the importance of getting your parts on-time, as expected. However, for customers new to procuring forgings, ordering a forging that will meet all specifications for end-use applications may be a challenge, which is why finding a trusted supplier and partner is essential. Our employee-owners are here to ensure your project stays on track with our forgings by offering: Forge Design & Engineering Guidance Finished Machining Options Metallurgical Review, NDE & Destructive Testing Forged Products We offer many size forgings in both standard and unique geometries to meet your needs. Complex Shapes Bars Step Shafts, Eccentric Shafts & Rotor Shafts Hollows Hubs & Tooled Forgings Semi-Closed Die Discs & Blanks Pro Tip - Did you know near-net shapes can save you time and money? Oftentimes, a customer calls to order a disc, which they will later machine down to a more shaped part. By working with our technically trained sales team, you can get your finished product shape as close as possible to optimize your production process. We can help you today! Name* Phone Number* Company* Email* State/Country* Comment/Request* File upload Upload File NOTE: Please do not upload sensitive documents. For a secure file transfer please call 800-435-6621. Submit

  • Quality Certifications | Scot Forge

    Scot Forge Certifications & Quality Commitment Nadcap Accredited*, ISO 9001 & AS9100D Certified Forging Capabilities At Scot Forge, every employee-owner is dedicated to achieving the goal of total customer satisfaction by safely supplying the highest-quality forgings and services possible. The unique employee-ownership culture has allowed our company to integrate every employee-owner into our quality improvement activities. Hundreds of individual employee-owners have participated in our quality audit teams. **All certifications are available for download under the Scot Forge Quality Certificates section** At Scot Forge, every employee-owner is dedicated to achieving the goal of total customer satisfaction by safely supplying the highest-quality forgings and services possible. The unique employee-ownership culture has allowed our company to integrate every employee-owner into our quality improvement activities. Hundreds of individual employee-owners have participated in our quality audit teams. **All certifications are available for download under the Scot Forge Quality Certificates section** Scot Forge Quality Certificates Conveniently download using the links listed. ABS Forging Facility and Process Approval Certificate ISO9001:2015 & AS9100D (EN 9100D:2016) DNV AOM DNV MSA ISO 9001:2015 (Ringmasters) ISO 9001:2015 (North American Forgemasters) ITAR Registration Letter - To obtain a copy of our letter please contact your account manager Lloyd's Register for Forgings in Carbon, Carbon-Manganese and Alloy Steel Nadcap Heat Treating Nadcap Nondestructive Testing OSHA SHARP PED Certificate of Conformance for Metallic Material Manufacturer Ringmasters Quality Certifications. Scot Forge Nadcap* Forgings Requiring Nadcap Heat Treat Scot Forge’s Nadcap Heat Treat certification applies to Aluminum Forgings only. Scot Forge can provide Nadcap heat treatment for non-aluminum grades through the use of externally approved suppliers. If Nadcap Heat Treat is required, it must be specified on the purchase order. Forgings Requiring Nadcap Nondestructive Testing Scot Forge’s Nadcap Nondestructive Testing (NDT) certification is not automatically applied to all orders which require NDT. If Nadcap NDT is required, it must be specified on the purchase order. Unmatched Commitment To Quality Based on a more than 8D problem-solving model, Scot Forge’s corrective action system has given over a hundred employee-owners the opportunity to lead corrective action request teams. The company’s regularly scheduled Layered Process Audits involve all levels of leadership and provide key input to the effectiveness and sustainability of the quality system. With full company involvement and ownership, a commitment to quality is evident throughout Scot Forge. Unmatched Commitment To Quality In July 1992, Scot Forge was the first North American open die forging company to be awarded certification to ISO 9001. Scot Forge has maintained certification since that time and currently has the certification to ISO 9001:2015 as well as AS9100D (EN 9100D:2016, JISQ 9100:2016). Ringmasters and North American Forgemasters , both joint ventures of Scot Forge, are also certified to ISO 9001:2015. Further pursuance of aerospace products has led to Nadcap accreditation in both Heat Treatment for aluminum material and Nondestructive Testing. All products are produced under ISO 9001:2015 standards and can meet other accreditations including AS9100D, ABS, DNV, Lloyd's Register and the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) when specified by contract. Even after a few years of integrating employee-owners from all departments within our company, I am still so impressed with our internal audit teams. While these teams obviously include very effective quality professionals, it is the preparation, care, seriousness and depth exhibited by our qualified internal auditors who come from all departments that can only be possible in an employee-owned company. Their audit findings are meaningful, exhibit depth in the audit and are an important component of continually improving our company. — Nick Huber, Director of Quality Control Scot Forge Difference At Scot Forge, we know the importance of getting your parts on-time, as expected. However, for customers new to procuring forgings, ordering a forging that will meet all specifications for end-use applications may be a challenge, which is why finding a trusted supplier and partner is essential. Our employee-owners are here to ensure your project stays on track with our forgings by offering: Forge Design & Engineering Guidance Finished Machining Options Metallurgical Review, NDE & Destructive Testing Quality Assurance Scot Forge is proud to be ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified , and our team is committed to providing outstanding customer satisfaction. Further pursuance of aerospace products has led to NADCAP accreditation in both Heat Treatment for nickel material and Nondestructive Testing. Every Scot Forge customer gets placed with a qualified team that will guide each nickel forging delivered from the inquiry stage to order placement, expediting and shipping. Forged Products We offer many size forgings in both standard and unique geometries to meet your needs. Complex Shapes Bars Step Shafts, Eccentric Shafts & Rotor Shafts Hollows Hubs & Tooled Forgings Semi-Closed Die Discs & Blanks Learn More About Scot Forge Our Customer Commitment With every order we process, products we forge and quality tests we conduct, our goal is to exceed customer expectations in every way possible. Our History Starting as a small hammer shop in Chicago in 1893, Scot Forge has more than 125 years of experience. Today we have the capability to forge parts weighing up to 300,000 lbs. and roll seamless rings up to 252" in diameter. Manufacturing Facilities Customized equipment and creative operating techniques at multiple locations enable us to manufacture forged products that conform to your exact specifications. Press Releases and Company News See what’s new and exciting at Scot Forge. Christmas Cards See how Scot Forge spreads holiday cheer. We can help you today! 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  • CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS | Scot Forge

    Need custom forgings? You can work with our experts, receiving detailed guidance to help you achieve your custom forging goals. Custom Forging Solutions Achieve your custom forging goals with a Scot Forge expert consultation. Your team knows the desired result, and ours helps get you there. You can design with confidence harnessing our years of experience coupled with industry-leading technology through collaboration and partnership. Meet your demanding product requirements while cutting time, costs and material waste with our customized solutions. Custom Forging Solutions Achieve your custom forging goals with a Scot Forge expert consultation. Your team knows the desired result, and ours helps get you there. You can design with confidence harnessing our years of experience coupled with industry-leading technology through collaboration and partnership. Meet your demanding product requirements while cutting time, costs and material waste with our customized solutions. OUR SOLUTIONS Custom Forging Solutions Achieve your custom forging goals with a Scot Forge expert consultation. Your team knows the desired result, and ours helps get you there. You can design with confidence harnessing our years of experience coupled with industry-leading technology through collaboration and partnership. Meet your demanding product requirements while cutting time, costs and material waste with our customized solutions. OUR SOLUTIONS WHY FORGING FORGE CONSTULTATION & CUSTOM ENGINEERING CASTING TO FORGING CONVERSION MARINE & ABS FORGING ADVISEMENT METALLURGY & TESTING FORGE CAPABILITIES HEAT TREATMENT CAPABILITIES FORGING TO COST REDUCTION FINISHING CAPABILITIES TORCH CUTTING SERVICES Long-Term Reduced Costs and Shortened Lead Times With more than 125 years of industry experience, Scot Forge has developed innovative and technical processes that deliver our customers: Reduced manufacturing costs Improved part performance Minimized material waste Shortened lead times Enhanced quality Reliability TECHNICALLY TRAINED SALES AND ENGINEERING TEAMS Bring custom forging knowledge and expertise to work with you as an extension of your team helping you: Simplifying your manufacturing supply chain Optimizing your manufacturing practices Achieving near-net-shape parts not previously available Evaluating and customizing materials for your application Enhancing design to reduce welding and material inefficiencies Improving part quality and metal integrity Eliminating unnecessary processing Designing parts to take advantage of forging as a superior replacement to alternat metalworking processes Long-Term Reduced Costs and Shortened Lead Times With more than 125 years of industry experience, Scot Forge has developed innovative and technical processes that deliver our customers: Reduced manufacturing costs Improved part performance Minimized material waste Shortened lead times Enhanced quality Reliability TECHNICALLY TRAINED SALES AND ENGINEERING TEAMS Bring custom forging knowledge and expertise to work with you as an extension of your team helping you: Simplifying your manufacturing supply chain Optimizing your manufacturing practices Achieving near-net-shape parts not previously available Evaluating and customizing materials for your application Enhancing design to reduce welding and material inefficiencies Improving part quality and metal integrity Eliminating unnecessary processing Designing parts to take advantage of forging as a superior replacement to alternat metalworking processes We can help you today! Name* Phone Number* Company* Email* State/Country* Comment/Request* File upload Upload File NOTE: Please do not upload sensitive documents. For a secure file transfer please call 800-435-6621. Submit

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