Custom Parts
Custom Stainless Steel Forgings
At TechLine International, we specialize in providing high-quality stainless steel forging services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients across various industries. Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert craftsmanship ensure that we deliver superior products that meet the most stringent industry standards.
What is Stainless Steel Forging?
Stainless steel forging is the process of shaping stainless steel by applying compressive forces using a hammer or press. This method improves the metal’s grain structure, resulting in components with superior strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion. Stainless steel forgings are particularly beneficial for creating complex shapes and high-performance parts that are essential in demanding applications.
Benefits of Stainless Steel Forging
- Enhanced Strength and Durability: The forging process aligns the grain structure of the metal, significantly enhancing its strength and toughness.
- Superior Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel’s natural corrosion resistance is further improved through forging, making it ideal for harsh environments.
- Improved Mechanical Properties: Forged stainless steel exhibits better mechanical properties, such as higher impact resistance and fatigue strength, compared to cast or machined parts.
- Customization: The forging process allows for the creation of custom shapes and sizes to meet specific application requirements.
The Stainless Steel Forging Process
- Material Selection: Choose the appropriate stainless steel grade based on the desired properties and application. Common grades include 304, 316, 410, 17-4 PH, and duplex steels.
- Heating: The stainless steel is heated to a temperature where it becomes malleable, typically between 1700°F and 2400°F.
- Forging: The heated steel is shaped using an open-die, closed-die, or rolled-ring forging process.
- Cooling: The forged component is carefully cooled to ensure uniformity and prevent defects.
- Finishing: The part is finished through processes such as machining, heat treatment, and surface treatment to achieve the desired specifications and properties.
Extensive Material Inventory
We maintain an extensive inventory of stainless steel grades to ensure quick turnaround times and the highest quality. Our materials include but are not limited to:
- Austenitic Stainless Steels: 304, 316, 321, known for their excellent corrosion resistance and high-temperature performance.
- Martensitic Stainless Steels: 410, 440C, offering high strength and hardness.
- Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steels: 17-4 PH, 15-5 PH, providing a combination of high strength and corrosion resistance.
- Duplex and Super Duplex Stainless Steels: 2205, 2507, delivering superior strength and resistance to stress corrosion cracking.
Industries We Serve
Our custom stainless steel forgings are utilized in a variety of industries, including:
- Aerospace: High-performance components requiring precision and reliability.
- Oil & Gas: Durable parts for extreme conditions and corrosive environments.
- Power Generation: Robust components for turbines and other critical applications.
- Food Processing: Sanitary and corrosion-resistant parts for food-grade applications.
Why Choose TechLine International?
- Quality Assurance: Our forging processes adhere to strict standards, ensuring the highest quality and reliability.
- Expertise and Experience: With decades of experience in the forging industry, our skilled team delivers unparalleled expertise and craftsmanship.
- Advanced Technology: We utilize the latest forging technology and equipment to produce components with superior mechanical properties and precision.
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Our Services
TechLine International has provided international sourcing and the services to accomplish that since 1982. Our experts provide prototype development, custom part capability, and international manufacturing. For questions about our services, please give us a call or fill out the form provided, and our team will reach out to you as soon as possible.
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Techline International
30533 Sgt E I Boots Thomas Drive
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
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