This page discusses Reinforced Plastics and Composites (RP/C) compared to Forging - graphite, aramid, S-glass, matrix resins, reinforced plastics composites, performance data, impact resistance, compression strength -
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Alloy steel forging to Cold heading






Cold working to Flashless forging






Flow lines to Isothermal forging






Machine forging to Rig-and-web forging






Ring rolling to Wide tolerances






Compare Forging to Casting






Compare Forging to Weldments/Fabrications






Compare Forging to Machined Steel Bar/Plate






Compare North American Forges to Offshore Competition






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Less costly materials.





to Reinforced Plastics and Composites (RP/C)



High costs are incurred with advanced composite materials like graphite, aramid, S-glass and less common matrix resins. Forging materials are readily available and comparatively inexpensive.






Greater productivity.








New advanced-composite part designs may often require long lead times and substantial development costs. The high production rates possible in forging cannot yet be achieved in reinforced plastics and composites.








Established documentation.








RP/C physical property data are scarce and data from material suppliers lack consistency. Even advanced aerospace forgings are established products with well-documented physical, mechanical and performance data.








Broader service temperature range.








RP/C service temperatures are limited and effects of temperature are often complex. Forgings maintain performance over a wider temperature range.






More reliable service performance.








Deterioration and unpredictable service performance can result from damage to continuous, reinforcing RP/C fibers. Forging materials out-perform composites in almost all physical and mechanical property areas, especially in impact resistance and compression strength.






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This page discusses Reinforced Plastics and Composites (RP/C) compared to Forging - graphite, aramid, S-glass, matrix resins, reinforced plastics composites, performance data, impact resistance, compression strength -
Queen City Forging - Custom Forging.