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- Open Die Forging Advantages | Scot Forge
Advantages Of Open Die Forging Process What Is Open Die Forging? Open die forging involves the shaping of heated metal parts between a top die attached to a ram and a bottom die attached to a hammer, anvil or bolster. Metal parts are worked at their appropriate temperatures, ranging from 500°F to 2400°F, and gradually shaped into the desired configuration through the skillful hammering or pressing of the workpiece. Difference between open die forging and closed die forging While impression or closed die forging confines the metal in dies, open die forging is distinguished by the fact that the metal is never completely confined or restrained in the dies. Most open die forgings are produced on flat dies. However, round swaging dies, V-dies, mandrels, pins and loose tools are also used depending on the desired part configuration and its size. Although the open die forging process is often associated with larger, simpler-shaped parts such as bars, blanks, rings, hollows or spindles, in fact it can be considered the ultimate option in "custom-designed" metal components. High-strength, long-life parts optimized in terms of both mechanical properties and structural integrity are today produced in sizes that range from a few pounds to hundreds of tons in weight. In addition, advanced forge shops now offer shapes that were never before thought capable of being produced by the open die forging process. spindle-shaped part open die forging process: 1. Starting stock cut to size by weight is first rounded, then upset to achieve structural integrity and directional grain flow. 2. A "fuller" tool marks the starting "step" locations on the fully rounded workpiece. 3. Forging or "drawing" down the first step to size. The second step is drawn down to size. 4. Note how the part elongates with each process step as the material is being displaced. 5. "Planishing" the rough forging for a smoother surface finish and to keep stock allowance to a minimum. Go to next section: The seamless rolled ring forging 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 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
- Bar Rolling & Planishing | Scot Forge
The bar rolling and planishing process is used to produce Tartan Bars®, a unique bar product offered only by Scot Forge. Click here to learn more! Bar rolling & planishing What Is Bar Rolling & Planishing? At Scot Forge, we can produce anything from a single bar to a full heat with our bar rolling or planishing expertise. Planishing and bar rolling are techniques we use to significantly reduce energy consumption and improved material properties. The metal's tendency to resist deformation is low when it is hot, which reduces energy consumption. Hot rolling can improve the performance of metals and alloys by refining the microstructures in the metal. Coarse grains in the metal are broken, cracks are healed, casting defects are reduced or eliminated. Finish rolling (or planishing) begins as the forged bar goes through one of the four hyperbolic grooves of our custom-engineered GFM bar mill. The desired final dimension is reached after a series of bar rotations and reversing passes through the grooves. Using this process, we can offer Tartan Bars from 6" to 16". Larger precision forged bars up to 63" diameter can be manufactured on our open die presses. Take a look at the bar rolling and planishing process in action! We use these methods to produce Tartan Bars®, a unique bar product offered only by Scot Forge. These bars are produced by combining a preliminary forging process, consolidating the center with a planishing operation, which provides a smooth rolled surface. 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
- A.O.F.F.P Forging Advantages | Scot Forge
Scot Forge provides a comprehensive list of all of the advantages of metal forging. Click here to learn more. Forging Structural Advantages Flexibility Of Forgings Give Your Components Improved Properties When you combine our mastery of forging with the knowledge of our technically trained sales team and degreed metallurgists, with the expertise of our forge engineers and heat treat and machining operators, you get a superior forging that will withstand the toughest demands Part integrity 1. Directional strength By mechanically deforming the heated metal under tightly controlled conditions, forging produces predictable and uniform grain size and flow characteristics. Forging stock is also typically preworked to refine the dendritic structure of the ingot and remove porosity. These qualities translate into superior metallurgical and mechanical qualities, and deliver increased directional toughness in the final part. 2. Structural strength Forging also provides a degree of structural integrity that is unmatched by other metalworking processes. Forging eliminates internal voids and gas pockets that can weaken metal parts. By dispersing segregation of alloys or nonmetallics, forging provides superior chemical uniformity. Predictable structural integrity reduces part inspection requirements, simplifies heat treating and machining, and ensures optimum part performance under field-load conditions. 3. Impact strength Parts can also be forged to meet virtually any stress, load or impact requirement. Proper orientation of grain flow assures maximum impact strength and fatigue resistance. The high-strength properties of the forging process can be used to reduce sectional thickness and overall weight without compromising final part integrity. Grain flow comparison Forged bar Grain flow is oriented to improve ductility, toughness, and increase fatigue resistance. Machined bar Uni-directional grain flow has been cut when changing contour, exposing grain ends. This renders the material more liable to fatigue and more sensitive to stress corrosion cracking. Cast bar Cast bars typically do not have a desired grain structure. Part flexibility 1. Variety of sizes Limited only to the largest ingot that can be cast, open die forged part weights can run from a single pound to over 400,000 pounds. In addition to commonly purchased open die parts, forgings are often specified for their soundness in place of rolled bars or castings, or for those parts that are too large to produce by any other metalworking method. 2. Variety of shapes Shape design is just as versatile, ranging from simple bar, shaft and ring configurations to specialized shapes. These include multiple O.D./I.D. hollows, single and double hubs that approach closed die configurations, and unique, custom shapes produced by combining forging with secondary processes such as torch cutting, sawing and machining. Shape designs are often limited only by the creative skills and imagination of the forging supplier. 3. Metallurgical spectrum Metallurgical properties can be greatly varied through alloy selection, part configuration, thermal mechanical working and post-forming processes. 4. Quantity and prototype options Virtually all open die and rolled ring forgings are custom-made one at a time, providing the option to purchase one, a dozen or hundreds of parts as needed. An added benefit is the ability to offer open die prototypes in single-piece or low-volume quantities. No better way exists to test initial closed die forging designs, because open die forging imparts similar grain flow orientation, deformation and other beneficial characteristics. In addition, the high costs and long lead times associated with closed die tooling and setups are eliminated. Go to next section: The open die forging 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! 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
- Shipbuilding
fc3aa9a4-b8b0-4670-affe-25924f83fc17 FORGINGS FOR THE MARITIME & OFF-SHORE INDUSTRY Steadfast Forgings For The Long Haul Whether your company is building a new ship, or your boat has run aground, Scot Forge has the experience to get you out of the dry dock and back in commission. From gearbox repairs to broken rudder stock, our knowledgeable sales team will work with you to meet any deadline. We have extensive experience with classification society requirements such as ABS*, Lloyd's Register and DNV-GL, and offer a value-added option, which utilizes our Maritime Forging Consultation Specialists. The highly trained team provides your team with assistance on everything from part design and material selection to arranging third party witness and delivering certification documentation. *Scot Forge pricing includes all ABS surveys and certification fees ABS CERTIFIED FORGING SUPPLIER MARINE & ABS FORGING CONSULTATIONS 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
- PNUEMATIC FORGING HAMMERS
4b5ede0a-1d0d-4925-a988-02229f8f9ec1 PNUEMATIC FORGING HAMMERS What Is A Pneumatic Forging Hammer? With more than 10,000 tools the hammers at Scot Forge can create small to medium size forgings quickly and cost-effectively, saving you time and money on manufacturing tools to forge your components. Pneumatic hammers consist of a frame, an anvil and a reciprocating ram holding a hammerhead or die. The billet is placed on the lower anvil or die, and the head or upper die strikes the workpiece until the desired shape is achieved. Tools are used to create shaped pieces like hubs or rings. A typical pneumatic hammer works by storing potential energy in an arrangement of mechanical linkages and springs, in compressed air, or steam, which it will use to manipulate a billet. The stored potential energy provides a more forceful stroke than merely allowing the weight to fall. Take a look at our hammers in action! In Franklin Park, IL, we forge both ferrous and non-ferrous forgings are produced on six open die pneumatic forging hammers in part weights from 1 lb. to 3,000 lbs. and in quantities as low as a single piece. Lower Costs & Lead Times Torch cutting to near-net shape saves material and machining costs, and by combining torch cutting with the forging operation, you also get the integrity of forging without the cost and long lead time often associated with other metal working processes. Torch Process Highlights Our torches can cut through carbon and alloy forgings with pre and post-heating operations that minimize thermal shock and protect forging integrity. Related Literature for Forging Presses New State of the Art 90MN Press for North American Forgemasters Ellwood Group Inc. and Scot Forge have expanded 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. Request Related Literature 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
- Marine Propulsion | Scot Forge
FORGINGS FOR MARINE PROPULSION Marine Propulsion Forgings For: Superyachts, Cruise Ships, Submarines, Naval Ships & Patrol Vessels At Scot Forge, we provide marine shaft forgings, propeller shaft forgings and forgings for many other propulsion shaft parts to meet these standards. We even offer the certifications that keep your project propelled toward success - including ABS*, Lloyd's Register and DNV-GL . With the long trips and large loads that seafaring vessels undergo, there is an increased need for marine shafts to produce more power and even do so with reduced noise. This demand has led to the design and manufacturing of more efficient propulsion shafts. Our team is well versed in acting as an extension of your team to review blueprints and materials to ensure flow-down requirements are met. *Scot Forge pricing includes all ABS surveys and certification fees MARINE & ABS FORGING CONSULTATIONS SHIPBUILDING Marine Shaft Forgings Marine Propulsion Shafts/Bars A propulsion shaft is a part of a system that generates thrust for a boat, ship or barge, allowing them to move through the water, also known as marine propulsion. Marine propulsion uses a thrust block, located at the forward end of the main shaft, with the shaft line that incorporates all the components to move the vessel. These components include the propulsion shaft, which is used in conjunction with the tail shaft, intermediate shaft, thrust shaft, flange coupling, gearbox, marine engine components, propeller shaft, propeller and bearings that hold the shaft's alignment. Shafts For Marine Applications: 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 Marine shafts are subjected to many loading types during use, including torque, bending, axle thrust and transverse load. In addition to load stress, weather and sea conditions create corrosion and wear and tear, reducing the propulsion shaft's lifetime. All of these reasons are why the requirements are so severe for these types of forgings; many "simple" parts play a critical role in not only performance but also crew safety, which is why finding a reliable partner for manufacturing these critical parts is essential. Forging Experience & Capability: Ship, Submarine & Boat Shaft Forgings At Scot Forge, we know working to regulations for marine applications costs time and money. We can offer you a seasoned partner who comprehends the different processes to meet safety requirements and can help minimize this cost, while mitigating the risk of not meeting requirements. We have extensive experience forging propeller shafts in many diameters exceeding lengths of 75 feet (22-meter shafts), dependent on the application and overall dimensions required. We supply marine propulsion components for superyachts, cruise ships, submarines, naval ships and patrol vessels. We commonly produce shafts using C45, 34CrNiMo6, Stainless Steel , Inconel and can even create custom material to meet specifications - in forged surface, rough machined and fully machined finishes, if needed. 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 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 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
- TORCH OR PROFILE CUT
4d1ba41c-9f57-4a8a-b695-d91308a86716 TORCH OR PROFILE CUT FORGING Uniquely Shaped Forgings In Numerous Configurations We frequently combine torch cutting, sawing and machining techniques with the forging process to produce uniquely shaped, high-quality parts without costly tooling investments. We torch cut special shapes or contours into carbon and alloy forged parts, in thicknesses up to 32". Lower Costs & Lead Times Torch cutting to near-net shape saves material and machining costs, and by combining torch cutting with the forging operation, you also get the integrity of forging without the cost and long lead time often associated with other metal working processes. Torch Process Highlights Our torches can cut through carbon and alloy forgings with pre and post-heating operations that minimize thermal shock and protect forging integrity. Related Literature for Forging Presses New State of the Art 90MN Press for North American Forgemasters Ellwood Group Inc. and Scot Forge have expanded 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. Request Related Literature 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
- Community Involvement | Scot Forge
Community Involvement Giving Back To Our Communities Shared goals are what Scot Forge is all about. We share challenges, rewards and a desire to contribute. It’s only natural that you’ll find us contributing our time and money to worthwhile initiatives including: Food Pantry Manufacturing Pathways Consortium Stateline Manufacturing Consortium Illinois Manufacturer’s Association Adopt a Highway McHenry County Area Chamber of Commerce MSOE Scholarship Partnerships with local schools Community involvement is part of our fabric. And it’s one more way we’re proudly plaid. Working At Scot Forge Career Opportunities If you are seeking a career, not just a job, click to explore our current openings. Employee Benefits Here are the top reasons why Scot Forge employee-owners choose to build their careers with us. Why Manufacturing Find out why Manufacturing is such a great career choice. Employment Information Scot Forge Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. 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
- Customer Commitment | Scot Forge
Scot Forge is committed to providing our customers with top of the line customer service and pride ourselves on exceeding customer expectations! Committed to helping Scot Forge Mission Through the unwavering commitment of our employee owners, we will forge a better future for those we serve: our customers, fellow owners, suppliers and communities. The foundation of our commitment is our unique employee owned culture, which embodies the values of safety, personal accountability, integrity, continuous improvement, learning and collaboration. DISCOVER OUR CULTURE INDUSTRY EXPERTISE YOU CAN COUNT ON Building Our Business Around Your Needs Our dedication to customer satisfaction is supported by numerous programs and resources, designed to ensure that you receive quality products and services. We offer: Dedicated technical expertise Cost and component reduction analysis Near net shapes and customized quantities Program management Fast delivery and breakdown services A vast inventory of materials and tools Value-added, secondary services Certified to ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, Nadcap Heat Treating and NonDestructive Testing, ABS, DNV, PED-EU, OSHA and Lloyd's Register With every order we process, product we forge and quality test we conduct, our goal is to exceed customer expectations in every way possible. We have a technically trained sales staff, as well as industry-specific specialists, who understand your market requirements. Each customer is valued and placed in the capable hands of a dedicated account manager who will see your order through from inquiry stage to order placement, expediting and shipping. By cultivating a personal relationship with Scot Forge, you will find skilled resources to complement your own. Working together, our companies will create a lasting partnership—a partnership that is focused on getting you high-quality products, meeting your time constraints and helping your company be better prepared to go to market. FIA MAGAZINE | FEBRUARY 2021 Got Constraints? Theory of Constraints Applied to Scot Forge Supply Chain In many cases, the ability of a supply chain to perform reliably over time is a key contributor to the success of a business. Very few supply chains are identical with different variables that seldom remain constant over a long period of time. Occasionally it can seem like an impossible task to maintain synchronization of all those variables in the supply chain, particularly when things typically go wrong at the worst possible time (Murphy's Law). Inevitably, the worst time typically occurs when something changes in the customer environment, and the need for a supply chain to react to the environmental change is significant. Fortunately, there are many high-quality established methodologies, including variations of implemented processes available to help a business minimize these types of situations. With many valid solutions available, the challenge can become how to select the suitable approach(s) for your business and its unique supply chain. Learning the Supply Chain Environment There are certainly risks for a company in selecting the methodology or implementing the processes in a manner that is not aligned with the environment. Some common performance gap symptoms can be; over/under investment of capital equipment, resources and inventories; deficiencies in the supply chain ability to be agile; and situations where the supply chain does not reach an applicable state of reliability. To help minimize the risk at Scot Forge we continually invest in the journey of discovery within our supply chain, the learning helps us select the methodology and provides feedback when supporting processes start to reduce effectiveness and need to change. Discovery is focused around learning within the supply chain links; cultures, people, process/systems, how they collaborate and hopefully some level of understanding of variation within the link. Yes, there is no finish line for this goal, but it is one approach to implementing continuous improvement into a supply chain. Metrics can be a useful tool in identifying the need to change they are seldom adequate to identify what needs to change. An early experience from a supply chain implementation that did go well in my own journey is the knowledge that not sufficiently understanding the environment can lead to managing a supply chain at the wrong level. Applying the knowledge gained from learning the environment into a variation perspective of standard deviations and bell curves can help guide implementing methodologies, processes and management at an applicable level supporting an optimizing supply chain that can perform reliably over time. Basic Concept of Theory of Constraints (TOC) Theory of Constraints is a methodology to establish and continually improve on a process of ongoing improvement. It is broken down into five steps, identify the constraint; exploit the constraint; subordinate and synchronize to the constraint; elevate the performance of the constraint; and then go back to the first step and repeat the process. In my experience, to subordinate and synchronize to the constraint can be one of the most challenging behavior change steps in the process. Taking this approach and transferring it into a solution that can be implemented is known as Drum-Buffer-Rope (DBR). Basically, DBR is a method to synchronize the system to the beat of the drum (constraint) by limiting the pace of the non-bottlenecks to match the pace of the drum. A buffer in front of both the drum (constraint) and at end of the system help protect the overall pace and reliability of the system by providing a little slack in the rope. A common example of DBR is a troop marching in a line analogy. If you tie a rope to each member of a troop, the slowest troop member will dictate the pace (Drum). The rope will synchronize the other troop members to the pace of the slowest member (Rope), and by putting a little slack in the rope (Buffer) you will enable the non-drum members to catch up when Murphy (variation) occurs to them, therefore not slowing the progress of the entire troop. Although this can seem like a simple solution, understanding the enterprise environment is a critical component. There can be many scenarios in the supply chain links that are influenced by cultures, people, process/systems, collaborations, variation levels and other contributing factors that might not enable execution. Scot Forge Supply Environment Let's get started by providing a high-level background on the supply chain environment. From a markets perspective, the supply chain provides services and products in several industries like Aerospace, Defense, Mining, Education & Research, Gearing, Heavy Industrial Equipment, Bar Service Centers and Power Generation. Our entire supply chain knowledge and experience are applied to help our customers in these industries by providing services and products in multiple raw material grade classifications, product shapes and manufacturing processes ranging from a few pounds to 300,000 pounds. Our product mix can range from providing a product or service to a single event to making several parts each day across five different Scot Forge locations and several partners locations within the supply chain. This type of environment provides a robust opportunity for learning and gaining both knowledge and experience that can be applied to helping our customers solve their challenges. Implementation of Theory of Constraints (TOC) at Scot Forge I would like to begin by saying that from my perspective there is no one concept that is a silver bullet that works in all environments, all have both positive and adverse implications that must be considered. From a supply chain perspective, what a unique opportunity for a team to develop a system in this type of environment that can perform reliably over time. The potential to provide value back to the customers seems substantial. Based upon the teams learning in the supply chain environment, we felt the methodology to establish and continually improve on a process of ongoing improvement based upon the Theory of Constraint was the best. Concentrating on balancing the flow of the system by spending our efforts to identify the constraint and then subordinating and synchronize the other links in the chain would better leverage our collective efforts. Applying those collective efforts into the five-step process at the constraint versus attempting to respond to the variable local improvements throughout the supply chain seemed more practical. In order to implement the Drum-Buffer-Rope solution, we had to develop a system that enables flexible modeling, analytics and feedback mechanisms to support execution. We routinely spend time weekly evaluating our supply chain by modeling the lowering of the inventory in the system to help us identify the constraint. From an execution point of view, sizing the buffers is accomplished by measuring the variation that occurs at the buffers and their ability to protect the overall throughput and reliability of the system. Discipline and familiarity of executing the Drum-Buffer-Rope solution in our daily collaboration activities and measuring results weekly within the supply chain has helped us gain experience to properly size and adjust the buffers as necessary and not mistake a temporary condition of losing slack in the rope for a new constraint. Which leads to one of the common risk contentions in implementing Drum-Buffer-Rope in these types of environments. There can be a potential risk for the constraint to constantly be changing rapidly without any meaningful activities creating a system that sends false singles making it extremely unreliable and more like the old Whack-A-Mole arcade game than a supply chain solution. Leveraging the knowledge of the team and thinking strategically by asking the question that if we could design the supply chain from scratch where would you want the constraint in the supply chain to be located enabling the largest amount of flexibility that could perform reliability over time for the customers. I know sounds great, but is it reasonable in a capital-intensive setting with several established supply chain links? Our tactic to address this is not perfect, but building a supply chain team built on earning trust and transparency seems to facilitate repeated incremental improvements. I am not sure we will ever really be done with our approach. For several years we have been listening to our customers and continually learning and working on the supply chain. Our experience tells us that continuous improvement within the supply chain is more like a journey than a destination with an ending. How successful has this worked at Scot Forge? We will need to leave that evaluation in the capable judgment of our customers and supply chain partners. Final Thoughts Investments made to attain better knowledge and experience about the different environments and interconnections of the supply chain links can add value in helping to select an optimizing methodology and process. Since there is low probability a supply chain can eliminate Murphy (variation) from the environment, the importance of selecting the appropriate solution is a key contributor to enabling the supply chain to reliably demonstrate performance over time. I would encourage any business to consider how to implement continual learning within the supply chain environment into the path of their work. Focusing on how it interacts as connected links both externally and internally. This is certainly a journey with both bumps in the road and several incremental successes along the way. 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
- Seamless Rolled Ring Forging Mills | Scot Forge
Seamless Rolled Ring Forging Mill REQUEST A QUOTE What is Seamless Rolled Ring Forging? Forged seamless rings are incredibly durable and reliable because they have inherent, circumferential grain structures and no weldments, eliminating weak points. SCOT FORGE/ RINGMASTERS TAILORED SOLUTIONS Single-piece to medium production-lot quantities From 13" to 125"O.D. and 8" to 116" I.D. Up to 24" height and up to 18” wall thickness Parts weighing from 100 lbs. up to: 7,000 lbs. in carbon steel 6,000 lbs. in alloy and tool steel 3,000 lbs. in stainless steel SCOT FORGE TAILORED SOLUTIONS No minimum order quantities Up to 252" maximum O.D. and up to 49" maximum face height Rolled ring weights to 60,000 lbs., open die weights to 300,000 lbs. Downstream processing such as heat treatment, testing, machining, segmenting, parting or splitting can all be performed in-house Guaranteed delivery programs OPEN DIE RINGS ROLLED RING ADVANTAGES At Scot Forge, we produce seamless rolled rings using an open die forging method or our ring rolling mill. Forged seamless rings are incredibly durable and reliable because they have inherent, circumferential grain structures and no weldments, eliminating weak points. Our seamless ring rolling mill is also a more cost-effective forging process than other methods because less starting stock is required to manufacture the ring. As a result, there is less material to machine away from the end product, another added benefit. When combined with a ring expander, ring rolling generates exceptionally round and durable ring products in any forgeable material. Seamless Ring Rolling Process The seamless rolled ring forging process starts with heating a pre-cut billet, then the malleable metal is placed on a hammer or press. The ring shape begins with a centerpiece "snapped" from the pre-form to produce a hollow center, similar to a donut, and moved to the ring mill. Once on the ring mill, the center of the part supported by a mandril and rollers apply pressure from different angles to gradually expand the ring. Rings made on a press are placed on a pin, supported by a saddle, then rotated as force is applied to expand the opening. Both techniques create circumferential grain flow creating the desired dimensions of the forged ring. This is our high-tonnage Wagner ring mill and ring stretcher in action! The Wagner allows us to produce: Straight rolled rings Contoured rolled rings The additional processing on our custom-engineered ring stretcher/sizer helps to minimize stock allowances, improve concentricity and cold-work aluminum rings. Did you know? Scot Forge coupled with our joint venture, Ringmasters , offers deliveries in as little as 5 business days. Allowing us to offer a speed-to-market solution that boasts a success rate of over 95% with a perceived quality of 99%. 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
- Marine ABS Forging Advisement | Scot Forge
Offshore, Marine & ABS FORGING ADVISEMENT ABS CERTIFIED FACILITY Forging For Offshore & Maritime Classification Society Requirements At Scot Forge, we understand that working in the marine and offshore industries often comes with complex rules and regulations, which is why we created the Scot Forge Classification Society (CS) Advisors Group. This group is well-versed in oil, gas and chemical projects and products for marine applications, such as military or government projects, that regularly fall within a Classification Society's requirements. Our highly trained group understands the certification process required to manufacture or construct components for the maritime industry. We are an approved forging supplier, including heat treat and testing processes, for ABS , DNV-GL and Lloyd's Register . When you add the assistance of the Scot Forge CS Advisors to your project, you receive: Design Review – ensuring streamlined manufacturing that meets the Rules of the Classification Societies Supply Chain Optimization – minimizing costs and production delays Third-Party Witness Guidance – eliminating the risk of missed procedure certificates QUALITY ASSURANCE CUSTOMER COMMITMENT Add a Classification Society Consultation If You: Are new to Classification Society requirements Need a trusted partner to deliver your marine parts on time Want to ensure Classification Society compliance WHY DO I NEED A CS ADVISOR? Navigating the seas of maritime rules and required grades can be difficult, especially if your company is new to this market. The governing Classification Society Certifications will mandate that your component meet defined Rules for an application. For example, ABS Steel Vessel Rules part 2-3-7/1 Grade 2; MOU formerly MODU (mobile offshore drilling unit) Rules; DNVGL-OS-B101 Rules for Forgings; Lloyd's Rules for the Manufacture, Testing and Certification of Materials. In addition to knowing the general Rules and Grades for production, knowing the end use of the component is paramount to determine when specific rules apply that may affect how we manufacture the forging as well as special requirements for inspections during manufacturing: Some components must be surveyed and certified during manufacturing. If not completed at the correct manufacturing stages, a Classification Society Surveyor could stop the fabrication/installation processes that occur downstream from your component manufacturer. Your component could be subject to deviation at this point, or even rejection, at a critical time in the installation process, causing severe delays in scheduled repairs or new builds. The Scot Forge CS Advisor will work hand-in-hand with you, providing the expertise you need to eliminate risk. From spec to blueprint, we ensure your parts' manufacturability and compliance for the offshore; oil, gas and chemical; marine; military; government and power sectors. WHAT ARE SCOT FORGE CS ADVISEMENT BENEFITS? Management: Minimize Risks and Costs Scot Forge CS Advisors know working to Classification Society rule requirements cost time and money. Having a partner who comprehends the process can help minimize this cost and mitigate the risk of not meeting requirements. ABS Rules, for instance, require certification inspectors on-site during manufacturing, construction, or fabrication to verify the processes meet standards - and you pay for the time they are on-site. So, it's essential to understand the Rule requirements for your product to identify the stages in your supply chain where inspection and certification should occur. By working with a CS Advisor, you'll gain knowledge from our expertise to make empowered decisions saving your company time and money and minimize the risk of your products not being appropriately certified. As your partner in this process, we will likely ask a LOT of questions to ensure meeting all the design and Classification Society requirements for your component. Our team helps you ask the right questions upstream to gather all necessary project details and better prepares you for future conversations with your customers on new projects. Guidance: Meet Classification Society Supply Chain Requirements Our CS Advisors know it is critical for you to flow-down requirements to your suppliers – and your entire supply chain. We help ensure your requirements are clear and known throughout the supply chain to ensure your components are manufactured under the Rule requirements without delays or added costs. This flow-down is the most crucial aspect to ensure your component is certified accurately. Part Production: ABS, DNV-GL & Lloyd's Register Approved Forging Manufacturer Your CS advisor not only provides you with a dedicated service to help guide your parts through manufacturing, but you also work with a partner that is a uniquely qualified supplier in providing ABS-certified products and materials. At Scot Forge, we are one of the few U.S. companies that have been audited by ABS, DNV-GL and Lloyd's Register and APPROVED and achieved certification as a worldwide forging supplier. We work in ABS and Non-ABS Grades in Carbon Steel, Carbon-Manganese, Various Alloys, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Titanium and Nickel Alloys up to 36,300 Kg (80,000 lbs.). WHAT IS A CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY? A Classification Society is an organization that provides classification, statutory certification and services pertaining to maritime safety and pollution prevention, based on marine knowledge and technology. Learn more . A well-known Classification Society is the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) , chartered in 1862 to certify ship captains; it has helped develop and set safety and quality standards for ships and offshore structures. ABS standards are recognized globally and are used to ensure that the materials, parts and components, and construction of vessels and marine equipment meet established safety standards. HOW DO CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES WORK? Classifications Societies work with the marine industry worldwide. They develop new technologies for constructing marine vessels and offshore structures, revising and updating the Rules to meet the changing industry needs. The Rules and Grades for component certification provide standards for the design, construction, and periodic survey of marine vessels and offshore structures to promote their safe design and assembly. Materials, parts and components used in the manufacture of marine vessel structures must meet the set standards for the specific application. 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
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Providing high-quality ferrous and nonferrous forged metal solutions, Scot Forge is the premier US forging supplier. Your company can partner with an industry leader and work with our experts, utilizing the largest range of open die forging capabilities in the US, satisfying your requirements. WHEN PART PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY MATTER METAL FORGING YOU CAN COUNT ON LEARN MORE FORGED TO WITHSTAND YOUR TOUGHEST TESTS Open Die Forgings & Rolled Rings We can produce parts weighing a couple of pounds up to 440,000 lbs. in a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. From a single piece to large quantities, our redundant press capacity ensures your parts get manufactured on time. Recognized as the industry leader in open die forging and rolled ring forging, we’re the world’s premier provider of high-quality metal forging solutions. Based in Spring Grove, Illinois, U.S.A., Scot Forge is a metal forging company with a 130-year track record of success. VIRTUAL TOUR Forged Products to Meet Your Expectations Through the talents and can-do initiatives of our employee-owners, the science of metallurgy and the latest advances in metal forging technology we provide forged products that perform as promised. Casting Conversions Step Shafts Customized Forgings Rings Complex Shapes Hollows Bars Hubs SEE ALL Forged Products to Meet Your Expectations Through the talents and can-do initiatives of our employee-owners, the science of metallurgy and the latest advances in metal forging technology we provide forged products that perform as promised. Casting Conversions Customized Forgings Complex Shapes Bar Step Shafts Rings Hollows Hubs SEE ALL WHO WE ARE Employee-Owners & Your Forging Partners As a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, Scot Forge employee-owners believe in loyalty, dedication, servant leadership and true partnerships with our customers and vendors. Since everyone is an owner, each employee takes pride in our company’s performance and responsibility for our success by delivering unmatched service and quality. DISCOVER OUR SPIRIT Who We Are Employee-Owners & Your Forging Partners As a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, Scot Forge employee-owners believe in loyalty, dedication, servant leadership and true partnerships with our customers and vendors. Since everyone is an owner, each employee takes pride in our company’s performance and responsibility for our success by delivering unmatched service and quality. DISCOVER OUR SPIRIT Who We Are Employee-Owners & Your Forging Partners As a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, Scot Forge employee-owners believe in loyalty, dedication, servant leadership and true partnerships with our customers and vendors. Since everyone is an owner, each employee takes pride in our company’s performance and responsibility for our success by delivering unmatched service and quality. DISCOVER OUR SPIRIT Your Forgings Need, Our Industry Experts Work with forging experts who know your needs and challenges and who possess knowledge in your specific industry. Scot Forge creates the precision forged metal parts used in demanding applications all over the world. AEROSPACE DEFENSE MINING GEARS EDUCATION/ R&D BAR SERVICE CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE SHIP BUILDING SEMICONDUCTOR HEAVY INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT POWER GENERATION OIL & GAS WHY FORGING? The Advantages Of Open Die Forgings Learn everything you need to know about the advantages of forging, quoting and buying, terminology and more. FORGING 101 WHY FORGING? The Advantages Of Open Die Forgings Learn everything you need to know about the advantages of forging, quoting and buying, terminology and more. FORGING 101 WHY FORGING? The Advantages Of Open Die Forgings Learn everything you need to know about the advantages of forging, quoting and buying, terminology and more. FORGING 101 FORGING THE NEW AND DIFFERENT Innovation - Advance Forging Services You can reduce manufacturing costs, improve part performance, minimize material waste and shorten lead times when you partner with our Advanced Forging Services. VALUE-ADDED FORGING SERVICES FORGING THE NEW AND DIFFERENT Innovation - Advance Forging Services You can reduce manufacturing costs, improve part performance, minimize material waste and shorten lead times when you partner with our Advanced Forging Services. VALUE-ADDED FORGING SERVICES FORGING THE NEW AND DIFFERENT Innovation - Advance Forging Services You can reduce manufacturing costs, improve part performance, minimize material waste and shorten lead times when you partner with our Advanced Forging Services. VALUE-ADDED FORGING SERVICES STAY INFORMED Hot Off The Press Get the latest about forging, materials, and markets from leaders in the industry. See More STAY INFORMED Hot Off The Press Get the latest about forging, materials, and markets from leaders in the industry. EARN A REWARDING CAREER A Unique Culture with Unique Benefits If you have the drive, curiosity, team spirit, and expertise to deliver the best for our customers, you will fit right in at Scot Forge! CAREER OPPORTUNITIES EARN A REWARDING CAREER A Unique Culture with Unique Benefits If you have the drive, curiosity, team spirit, and expertise to deliver the best for our customers, you will fit right in at Scot Forge! CAREER OPPORTUNITIES EARN A REWARDING CAREER A Unique Culture with Unique Benefits If you have the drive, curiosity, team spirit, and expertise to deliver the best for our customers, you will fit right in at Scot Forge! CAREER OPPORTUNITIES



