Forging is a simple process of shaping solid metal with the use of mechanical hammers and presses. The most common types of forging is hammer or press, open die, and impression die forging. The most common by far is impression die forging making up the majority of forging production. Impression die forging uses a top and bottom die that come together to forge the metal in between. As the mold comes together it leaves flash or a parting line that at times needs to be removed from the finished part. Most common types of metal forged are types of mild and stainless steel.
