Iron Forging

Forged iron is a solid piece of iron that’s been shaped by hammering or pressing it into a desired shape. The process of shaping iron in this way is called forging.

Material Properties

Strength: Forged iron has high tensile and compressive strength.
Ductility: Forged iron is ductile, meaning it can deform without breaking.
Malleability: Forged iron is malleable, meaning it can be heated and reshaped into different forms.
Toughness: Forged iron is tough, meaning it can absorb energy.
Grain structure: Forging refines the grain structure of the metal, making it stronger and tougher.
Weldability: Forged iron is easy to weld.

Material Chemical Compostion

Forging scale Forging scale is made up of iron oxides, primarily hematite. It is made up of about 68% iron and 32% oxygen