Forging Services

Frigate uses the latest Forged techniques to draw on decades of experience and mechanized innovation. From a single piece to large quantities, we ensure your parts are manufactured on time.

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Frigate's Forging Expertise

Custom Forging Solutions

We are dedicated custom manufacturers and offer our customers the best-forged components. Our technical expertise guarantees the best microstructure, a longer lifespan, increased strength, and less material waste while providing cost-effective pricing.

At Frigate, forging components for severe service applications is our speciality. Whether small steel forgings for off-highway vehicles, defense, and agricultural equipment, or aerospace components in high-temperature alloys, we cover it all.

Our Clients

Our Business Verticals

Defense

Aerospace

Construction

Railroad

Oil & Gas

Automotive

Agriculture

Energy Sector

Integrated Manufacturing Solutions

We prepare metal billets and blanks using hot and cold pre-forming processes. This helps us shape metals perfectly before forging. We also use advanced techniques to keep the temperature even during forging, which reduces stress and improves quality.

Approved to the highest standards

Our forging furnaces are approved to the highest specifications and standards, meeting all the demands of the aerospace and defense sectors. This allows us to manufacture various materials, ensuring our forging portfolio is second to none, ranging from basic carbon steels and super alloys to high-integrity nickel alloys.

Advanced Forging Capabilities for Unique Designs

We hold a wide range of superior-quality materials and can design bespoke grades of components to meet different and demanding specifications to satisfy your project needs. With our unrivaled range of forging equipment, we cannot limit what we can make. We thrive on manufacturing complex solutions that others cannot. 

Supply Chain and Logistics Management

We manage our supply chain efficiently to reduce lead times and costs. Our global network ensures we get high-quality materials from reliable sources worldwide. We use just-in-time inventory systems to keep everything running smoothly.

Our Forging Process

Key Compliance for Injection Molding Services

Thermal Conditioning for Microstructure Control

The metal is heated to specific temperatures to optimize its plastic deformation characteristics and refine its microstructure, ensuring high mechanical strength in the final product. 

Precision Die Engineering

Custom dies are designed with advanced CAD/CAM systems to achieve tight tolerances and accommodate complex geometries, ensuring consistent quality and repeatability. 

Controlled Deformation Dynamics

Forging equipment, such as hydraulic or mechanical presses, applies controlled, high-force impacts to shape the material while maintaining its grain flow for superior strength. 

Grain Orientation Management

The process aligns the material's grain structure with the part's shape, significantly enhancing directional strength and fatigue resistance. 

Thermal Gradients During Cooling

Components are cooled in controlled environments to manage thermal gradients, minimizing residual stresses and preventing structural distortions. 

Post-Forging Metallurgical Enhancements

Heat treatments like annealing, quenching, or tempering are applied to improve hardness, toughness, or wear resistance, tailored to the application requirements. 

Forging Materials

We use diverse high-performance materials to deliver superior forging solutions for various industries’ specific demands. Our expertise in material science ensures that each component shows exceptional performance and durability.

Carbon Steel

Carbon steel is heated and hammered or pressed into the desired shape. It is known for its strength and is used in tools and structural components. It has properties like high strength and wear resistance.

Alloy Steel

Alloy Steel involves heating and forging steel mixed with chromium, nickel, and vanadium. This enhances properties like toughness and resistance to wear and corrosion. This material consists of enhanced mechanical properties and improved hardenability.

Tool Steel

Tool steel is forged to produce dies, molds, and cutting tools. It requires precise temperature control to maintain its cutting edge. Tool steel is also highly hard, wear resistant, and can hold a sharp edge.

Aluminum

Aluminum is lighter and requires lower forging temperatures. It is used in aerospace, automotive, and lightweight structural applications. It also has a good strength-to-weight ratio and excellent corrosion resistance.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is forged for its corrosion resistance and is commonly used in medical devices, food processing equipment, and marine applications. Its properties include corrosion resistance, strength, and aesthetic appeal.

Duplex Steel

Duplex steel, a mix of austenitic and ferritic stainless steels, is forged for high strength and corrosion resistance and is often used in chemical processing and offshore applications. It is high in strength, has excellent corrosion resistance, and is weldable.

Copper Forging

Copper is forged for electrical components, plumbing, and decorative items. It requires careful control to avoid oxidation. Copper has various properties, such as excellent electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and flexibility.

Brass

Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, is forged for fittings, valves, and decorative hardware. It is known for its workability and aesthetic qualities.

Titanium

Titanium is forged under precise conditions to produce strong, lightweight components in aerospace, medical implants, and high-performance applications. This material's properties include a high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility.

Frigate's Approach

Innovative Forging Solutions for Custom and Complex Requirements

Our seasoned and skilled team at Frigate ensures that every forged component meets exact specifications. We understand that the initial phases of product development require meticulous attention to detail, and we deliver exactly that.

Every industry has unique requirements; not all projects fit into one standard mold. We excel in crafting forged products tailored to your individual needs. Whether you’re looking for a specialized part, a limited edition run, or a product with distinct characteristics, we are the right choice for your next project.

Compliance for Forging Services

Frigate ensures its forging services align with globally recognized certifications and regulatory standards. Our processes are built on rigorous quality control, material traceability, and adherence to technical specifications, ensuring metallurgical integrity and mechanical reliability. 

Key Compliance Standards with Certification Numbers

ISO 9001:2015

Establishes a structured framework for maintaining process control and traceability, ensuring consistency in forging tolerances, defect minimization, and adherence to customer specifications. 

AS9100D

Defines quality management requirements for aerospace applications, including stringent control of material properties, dimensional accuracy, and traceability in high-performance forged components. 

NADCAP AC7102

Certifies compliance in specialized processes such as heat treatment and surface enhancement, ensuring consistent metallurgical properties, hardness, and material performance for aerospace and defense forgings. 

ISO 14001:2015

Sets requirements for environmental management, ensuring that forging operations, such as furnace emissions and waste handling, meet global sustainability standards without compromising metallurgical quality. 

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

Ensures restricted use of hazardous substances in alloys and coatings, maintaining material compliance for environmentally sensitive applications, particularly in electronics and precision machinery. 

ASTM A788/A788M

Specifies technical requirements for steel forgings, covering chemical composition, mechanical properties, non-destructive testing, and grain structure uniformity. 

OSHA 1910.212

Regulates the safe operation of forging presses and equipment, mandating safeguards, regular inspections, and personnel training to reduce the risk of workplace accidents. 

IATF 16949:2016

Sets technical requirements for quality management systems in automotive forging, emphasizing process capability, defect prevention, and material conformance for safety-critical components. 

Tolerance for Forging Services

Dimensional Accuracy
±0.5 mm to ±3 mm

Varies by part size, die wear, and forging process (open or closed die). 

Flatness
0.25 mm per 100 mm of length

Determined by material flow and die precision during compression. 

Roundness
±0.5% of diameter

Critical for shafts and circular parts; adjusted for material properties. 

Straightness
1 mm per 100 mm of length

Influenced by cooling rate and die alignment. 

Surface Finish
Ra 3.2 to Ra 12.5 µm

Depends on die surface and material; secondary machining may improve it. 

Weight Tolerance
±2% of target weight

Managed through strict material control and forging cavity filling. 

Angularity
±1°

Ensures proper geometry of inclined or angled surfaces. 

Feature Alignment
±0.2 mm per 100 mm distance

Critical for ensuring functional fit of holes, slots, and keyways. 

Thickness Variation
±5% of nominal thickness

Controlled by uniform material flow during the forging operation. 

Edge Radius
±0.2 mm to ±1 mm

Consistent with design specifications to prevent stress concentrations. 

Bore Diameter Tolerance
±0.1 mm to ±0.5 mm

Precision maintained for components requiring shafts or bearings. 

Fillet Radii
±0.2 mm

Critical for preventing fatigue and ensuring smooth transitions. 

Draft Angle
3° to 5°

Required for easy removal of forged parts from dies; varies by geometry. 

Concentricity
±0.05 mm to ±0.2 mm

Ensures alignment between internal and external features. 

Parallelism
±0.1 mm per 100 mm distance

Maintains even spacing between parallel faces for load distribution. 

Depth Accuracy
±0.3 mm to ±1 mm

Tolerance for slots, grooves, and cavities. 

Thermal Distortion
±0.1% of dimensions

Considered for high-temperature forgings to manage post-cooling changes. 

Quality Testing Standards for Forging Services

Grain Flow Orientation
Macroetch Testing

Confirms proper grain flow for enhanced mechanical properties. 

Residual Stress
X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)

Measures stress distribution within the component. 

Surface Roughness
Profilometer Testing

Quantifies surface texture for adherence to finish specifications. 

Porosity Levels
Radiographic Testing (X-Ray)

Detects internal voids and gas porosity in the material. 

Fracture Toughness
Fracture Mechanics Testing

Evaluates resistance to crack propagation under stress. 

Wear Resistance
Tribological Testing

Simulates friction and wear conditions to assess durability. 

Thermal Conductivity
Heat Flow Testing

Measures heat transfer capabilities of forged materials. 

Magnetic Properties
Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)

Detects surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials. 

Crack Detection
Eddy Current Testing

Identifies surface and subsurface cracks in conductive materials. 

Elastic Modulus
Resonance Frequency Testing

Determines stiffness and elasticity of the material. 

Hot Deformation Behavior
Gleeble Testing

Simulates high-temperature deformation to predict forging behavior. 

Chemical Segregation
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Identifies localized variations in chemical composition. 

Decarburization Depth
Microhardness Testing

Measures the depth of carbon loss from the surface. 

Weldability
Welding Simulation Testing

Assesses the material’s suitability for post-forging welding. 

Hydrogen Embrittlement
Hydrogen Content Analysis

Evaluates susceptibility to cracking due to trapped hydrogen. 

Electrical Conductivity
Eddy Current Conductivity Testing

Measures electrical properties for conductivity-specific applications. 

Oxide Layer Thickness
Ellipsometry or Spectroscopic Testing

Determines oxide film uniformity for corrosion resistance. 

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How do you manage residual stresses and distortion in forged parts?

We manage residual stresses and distortion in forged parts by using special heat treatments and precise cooling methods. After forging, we carefully heat the metal and then cool it down in a controlled way. This helps to relieve stresses and prevent the parts from bending or warping. We also use advanced machines to measure and adjust the parts, ensuring they stay in the right shape and are strong and reliable.

What materials do you use for aerospace-grade forgings?

We use special high-strength metals like titanium, aluminum alloys, and superalloys for aerospace-grade forgings. These materials are very strong and lightweight, which makes them perfect for aerospace components.

What are your standard and custom forging capabilities?

We can forge a wide range of standard parts, like gears and brackets, and custom parts designed just for you. Whether you need a common shape or something unique and complex, we have the tools and expertise to make it.

How do you address the high-volume demands of automotive manufacturing?

At Frigate, we meet the high-volume demands of automotive manufacturing by using powerful machines that can make many parts quickly and accurately. We have big presses that can handle large amounts of metal and use robots to move and shape the metal fast.



How do you handle complex geometries and multi-step forging processes?

We use detailed planning and advanced tools for complex shapes and multi-step processes. We often use special dies and perform several steps to carefully shape the metal into the right form, allowing us to create detailed and intricate parts exactly as needed.



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818, Preakness lane, Coppell, Texas, USA – 75019

Registered Office

23, 6th West Street, Balaji Nagar, Kattur,  Pappakuruchi, Tiruchirappalli-620019, Tamil Nadu, India.

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