Why Some Forging Applications Need to Be Replaced

The limitations of the forging process such as limited design flexibility and excessive post machining requirements have led various industries to seek alternative solutions for specific applications.

Squeeze casting is a better solution if your forged aluminum parts in any of these situations:

Inability to Form Complex Shapes

Forging is very suitable for simple and sturdy designs, but it is difficult to handle more complex geometric shapes.

For example, in automotive or aerospace applications, engineers are increasingly designing components with optimized shapes to achieve better aerodynamics or reduce weight, which are often difficult to achieve through forging.

High Post-Machining Costs

Parts produced through forging typically require extensive post-machining to obtain the final desired shape and tolerances.

This greatly increases the cost of time and material waste, especially when dealing with large-scale production.

For complex components, the post-processing time and effort required to produce finished parts may exceed the benefits brought by forging strength.

Why Squeeze Casting Can Replace Forging

Superior Forming Capabilities

Unlike forging, squeeze casting allows for the production of complex shapes and thin-walled structures.

This flexibility makes it possible to design components that are not only lightweight but also more efficient, without affecting the strength and mechanical performance of the parts.

Reduced Post-Processing

One of the significant advantages of squeeze casting is that the produced parts are closer to their final dimension.

This near-net-shaped function significantly reduces the need for expensive post-processing (such as post-machining).

Therefore, manufacturers can achieve faster turnaround times and reduce production costs.

Comparable Strength

Although squeeze casting is a casting process, it can produce parts that match or are very close to the mechanical properties of forged parts.

This is especially true for aluminum components, where squeeze casting can achieve mechanical strength similar to 5 or 6-series forged aluminum alloys, which are widely used in the automotive and aerospace industries.