The Division manufactures closed die forgings in various Aluminium, Steel, Titanium & Nickel based alloys in many complex configurations for structural and gas turbine applications. The Division also manufactures ‘Near Net’ shape aero engine compressor blades in Aluminium, Titanium and Nickel based super alloys. CAD, CAM, CMM & simulation techniques are extensively used in the design, manufacture and inspection of both components and tooling.
Product Range
| Process | Size in mm (max) | Weight in kg. | Tolerance in mm (range) | Surface finish in um. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Die Forgings | ||||
| Aluminium Alloys | 800 x 800 | 175 | ± 5 | 10 to 15 |
| Magnesium Alloys | 600 x 600 | 100 | ± 5 | 10 to 15 |
| Steel | 500 x 175 | 300 | ± 5 | 15 to 20 |
| Closed Die Forgings | ||||
| Aluminium Alloys | 650 x 200 | 50 | ± 0.5 to ± 2 | 3 to 5 |
| Magnesium Alloys | 400 x 400 | 10 | ± 0.5 to ± 2 | 3 to 5 |
| Steels | 300 x 300 | 40 | ± 0.5 to ± 3 | 6 to 8 |
| Aero-engine blades | ||||
| Aluminium Alloys | 400 x 250 | 3.5 | +0.15 / -0.00 | <1 |
| Nickel Alloys | 150 x 70 | 1.0 | +0.15 / -0.00 | <1 |
| Steels | 350 x 150 | 2.0 | +0.30 / -0.00 | <1 |
| Titanium Alloys | 250 x 100 | 1.2 | +0.30 / -0.00 | <1 |
| Fan Blades for Gas Turbines (Al) | 800 x 200 | 05 | ±1 | 3 to 5 |
| Close Die Near net forgings | ||||
| Aluminium Alloys | 300 x 300 | 20 | ± 1 | 3 to 5 |
| Nickel Alloys | 200 x 200 | 15 | ±0.5 to ±1.0 | 6 to 8 |
| Steels | 250 x 250 | 20 | ±0.5 to ±1.0 | 6 to 8 |
| Titanium Alloys | 200 x 200 | 15 | ±0.5 to ±1.0 | 6 to 8 |
Infrastructure
- 5000 automated hydraulic press
- 3000-tonne hydraulic press
- A range of screw presses up to 3200 Tons
- A range of pneumatic hammers up to 1500 kgs
- 10-tonne Counter blow hammer
- 1 tonne gravity Drop hammer
- Battery of electrical resistance pre-heating furnaces
- Heat treatment furnaces for hardening, tempering, solutionising, ageing, normalising and annealing
Unique Capabilities
- Complex forgings including aerofoil shapes in all wrought alloys
- Open die forgings, closed die forgings and Saddle forged rings
- Custom built equipment for forging, processing and inspection of precision forgings especially compressor and turbine blades
