Anyone on here got any experience with getting custom steel forgings made? any recommendations or suggestions welcome?
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- Thread starter Brian Coombs
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Hi Brian,
what sort of forging are you after. Something simple, that could be manufactured in a traditional blacksmith's forge, or something, with tight tolerances and a complex shape?
Andy
what sort of forging are you after. Something simple, that could be manufactured in a traditional blacksmith's forge, or something, with tight tolerances and a complex shape?
Andy
Hi Andy, Ideally I am looking for something with reasonably tight tolerances, but plan B might be a bit more rough and ready, and do some more final machining.
Thanks Scott, I will look them up.
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WH Tildesley Ltd is a UK based drop forging company specialising in the manufacture of drop forgings up to 75kg. We can produce drop forged and machined components from 25 grams up to 75 kilograms in a wide range of materials. Closed die and impression die forging specialist.
Thanks James, Yes I have spoken to them, but they are not interested in low volume.WH Tildesley Ltd - Closed Die / Impression Die Drop Forging Specialist - ©2025 W.H.Tildesley Ltd
WH Tildesley Ltd is a UK based drop forging company specialising in the manufacture of drop forgings up to 75kg. We can produce drop forged and machined components from 25 grams up to 75 kilograms in a wide range of materials. Closed die and impression die forging specialist.www.whtildesley.com
What kind of forgings are you looking for? Do you have a drawing? What material and heat treatment? My shop does buy and machine forgings. Would have to see more information before I can determine if in our wheelhouse. www.diecraftmachine.com
Hello Brian. I have not used these people, but was involved in a conversation at the PRI show and they were highly recommended.
www.performance-forge.com
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Thanks Brian, but looking at their website it looks like they only do aluminium and Titanium.Hello Brian. I have not used these people, but was involved in a conversation at the PRI show and they were highly recommended.
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Thanks everybody for your suggestions, but I now have it sorted.
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Sorry Skip, only just seen your post, I will keep you in mind next time. Thanks for replying.....
Thanks for all your suggestions. I ended up with a bit of a compromise, as I had them made from an open die forging, using some existing tooling, and then machined to the final shape. I just need to machine them to suit my driveshaft tube and drill the holes for the doughnut bolts now.
