Press forging may be defined as the process of shaping a metal that is placed between two dies by applying mechanical or hydraulic pressure. Press forging is usually done on a forge press - a machine ...

The art of forging dates to at least 4000BC and probably earlier. Metals such as bronze and wrought iron were forged by early man to produce hand toots and weapons of war. Forging of wrought iron and ...

To shape steel, you must first tame it. In this brutal build, we forge a ball swage - designed to mold hot iron under pressure. Precision meets raw power as we create a tool that can take a beating ...

Discover the creation of a utility knife forged from tough 52100 ball bearing ring steel. This first blacksmithing knife project highlights the challenges of working with such a demanding material and ...