Block forgings

Large & Custom Block Forgings

Drawing-based forged blocks, rectangular forgings, tooling blocks and machined block components for heavy industrial applications.

Rough heavy forged block blank prepared for machining

Block forging product types

Manufacturing routes
by block geometry.

Block proportions, section changes, material, heat treatment, machining allowance and inspection level are reviewed as one manufacturing route. These are drawing-based manufacturing capabilities, not stocked catalogue products.

01

Forged Blocks

Open-die forged blocks supplied as-forged, rough machined or finish machined to an approved drawing.

02

Rectangular Forgings

Rectangular forgings developed around finished length, width, height, machining stock and property requirements.

03

Square Forgings

Square-section forgings produced for subsequent machining into heavy equipment and structural components.

04

Die / Tooling Blocks

Forged tooling and die blocks reviewed against material grade, heat-treatment route, section size and required testing.

05

Heavy Support Blocks

Drawing-specific support and load-bearing blocks for heavy machinery and industrial equipment.

06

Custom Machined Blocks

Forged block blanks supplied with project-specific rough or finish machining and dimensional inspection.

Manufacturing range

Drawing-specific
block capability review.

No unverified length, width, height, section or weight limits are published. Engineering confirms feasibility from the block drawing, material grade, section geometry, final properties, machining route and inspection requirements.

Specification basisEngineering
review required

Send finished dimensions, forging stock requirements, material, quantity and required testing for technical review.

Length
Project dependent — contact engineering
Width
Project dependent — contact engineering
Height / Thickness
Project dependent — contact engineering
Section Transitions
Confirmed after drawing and specification review
Unit Weight
Project dependent — contact engineering
Material
Confirmed against geometry, section and property requirements
Heat Treatment
Specified per material and required mechanical properties
Machining
As-forged / rough machined / finish machined, subject to drawing review
Inspection
UT / MT / PT / PMI and dimensional inspection as specified

Materials

Representative block
forging material families.

Grade availability depends on block geometry, section, heat-treatment route, property requirements and material sourcing. Listing a grade does not imply availability for every block configuration.

01

Carbon / Low-Temperature / High-Strength Carbon Steel

ASTM A105 · ASTM A350 LF2 · ASTM A694 F65

02

Alloy Steel

42CrMo4 / AISI 4140

03

Stainless Steel

ASTM A182 F304 / F316 / F316L

04

Duplex Stainless Steel

ASTM A182 F51 / 2205

05

High-Temperature Alloy Steel

ASTM A182 F91 / F92

Final grade acceptance and manufacturing route are confirmed only after engineering and sourcing review.

Manufacturing process

Controlled block route
from material to shipment.

The applicable route and hold points are established from the purchase specification, approved drawing, material grade and project ITP.

Raw Material→Heating→Open-Die Forging→Block Forming→Heat Treatment→Machining→NDT→Final Inspection→Shipment
Hydraulic forging press forming a heavy block blank
Open-die forgingControlled heating and deformation according to the approved manufacturing route.
Rough heavy forged block blank prepared for machining
Block preparationForged stock prepared for drawing-specific rough or finish machining.
Heavy forgings during heat treatment handling
Heat treatmentProject-specific furnace cycle selected for grade and property requirements.
NDT and PMI inspection of forged components
Inspection & releaseNDT, material verification and dimensional records before shipment.
15,000 ton and 8,000 ton hydraulic forging press operations
Installed forming equipment for large custom forgings

Manufacturing equipment

Forging power and
block-processing control.

15,000THydraulic forging press capacity
8,000THydraulic forging press capacity
Open-die forgingDrawing-specific block and rectangular-section forming routes
Heat treatmentIn-house furnace capability
Heavy machiningDrawing-specific rough and finish machining capability

Quality & inspection

Soundness, properties
and dimensional control.

Inspection procedures, coverage, acceptance criteria and reporting are agreed before production. Testing is performed according to the purchase specification and approved ITP.

UTUltrasonic testing
MTMagnetic particle testing
PTLiquid penetrant testing
PMIPositive material identification
HARDNESSHardness testing where specified
DIMDimensional inspection
LABChemical / mechanical testing where required
3.1EN 10204 3.1 documentation

Applications

Block forgings by
equipment duty.

Application review connects block geometry and loading requirements with material, heat treatment, machining, inspection and documentation.

01

Die & Tooling

Forged die and tooling blocks manufactured to drawing-specific material and heat-treatment requirements.

02

Mining & Heavy Equipment

Support blocks, wear-related bodies and machined components for heavy machinery.

03

Power Generation

Drawing-specific block components for plant and power-generation equipment.

04

Oil & Gas

Custom forged blocks and equipment bodies produced to project specifications.

05

Press & Forming Equipment

Heavy support and tooling blocks for industrial forming systems.

06

Industrial Machinery

Custom machined blocks and rectangular forged components for OEM equipment.

Engineering RFQ

Send the block requirement
for technical review.

Provide the finished or rough-machined drawing, material specification, quantity, heat treatment, machining, inspection/NDT, documentation and delivery requirements.

PDF, DWG, STEP, XLSX and project specifications accepted.

Confidential drawing handling · NDA support available before submission.

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Send your forging requirement.

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