Horizontal forging of forged parts
Horizontal forging is an advanced forging technique for the production of strong, durable, and dimensionally stable metal parts. This production method is used for hollow or cylindrical components, such as wheel nut wrenches and other technical tools.
Why horizontal forging?
In horizontal forging, the material is deformed simultaneously from both sides. This results in a homogeneously distributed force build-up and a uniform material structure throughout the entire product.
This offers significant advantages:
- higher structural strength
- reduced risk of cracking or fracture
- consistent dimensional accuracy
- more efficient material distribution
- reproducible product quality
Compared to vertical forging methods, horizontal forging ensures a more uniform end result, especially for technically critical parts.
Energy-efficient and controlled production process
With this production technique, only the part of the material to be forged is heated. This reduces energy consumption and makes the process more controllable.
Our production facilities use modern induction heating instead of traditional coal heating. This ensures:
- more stable process temperatures
- higher product consistency
- lower environmental impact
- more efficient production
Quality control and safety
Consistent quality is essential for technical parts. Therefore, every production batch is extensively tested.
Quality control includes, among other things:
- material inspection
- structural strength checks
- load tests
- high-speed safety tests
This verifies whether each product meets the required safety margins and performance standards.
Applied to wheel nut wrenches and forged parts
Woerden-Sales uses horizontal forging for the production of wheel nut wrenches in 32x33 mm and 32 mm versions, among others.
This production technique allows for large volumes with consistent quality. Millions of products have now been manufactured using this method for professional applications.
Want to know more about our production techniques or forged parts? Contact Woerden-Sales.
