Destructive & Non-Destructive Testing Metal testing is there since the professionals have been mixing different metals. People tend to compare destructive and non-destructive testing. But in general, both methods give accurate results and have their area of expertise. Both approaches have pros and cons in their testing procedure and results. Most people find destructive testing…
Open Die Forging The method of forming metal by the application of force is known as forging. In Open-die forging, a hammer hits and reshapes the workpiece set on a stationary anvil during open-die forging. Open-die forging takes its name from the idea that the dies do not enclose the workpiece (the surfaces in touch…
RINGS, DISCS, FORGED BAR Ohh My We are no longer in the dark ages TOTO! Anderson Shumaker creates open die forgings in a variety of shapes and sizes including rings, discs, bars, blocks, and special shapes based on your drawings and specifications. Sizes in all categories will depend on the grade of material and dimensional…
New Year same commitment Our Mission has been the same. The Anderson Shumaker team is dedicated to earning your loyalty and gaining your trust through: Total Quality Management Quick and Accurate Response to Inquiries As-Promised Deliveries Fair and Competitive Prices A Strong Commitment to Future Growth During 2020 a hard COVID-19 year, Anderson Shumaker decided…
We’re all about forging for grain flow at Anderson Shumaker. After all, grain flow is important when creating durable, long-lasting forged products. From rings to bars, we know the internal structure of our products is key to our customers’ end uses. But when it comes to forging metal, what exactly is grain flow, and why…
Another Bigger brand-new heat-treat furnace built in-house Back In November 2019, we welcomed the newest addition to the Anderson Shumaker equipment family: a brand-new heat-treat furnace! Additionally, our new furnace was designed, engineered, and built in-house. This is quite an accomplishment. We are at it again and less than a year later, working on replacing…
Forging nickel-based alloys is an important part of Anderson Shumaker’s production. Our skilled team knows their metals inside and out. But, not everyone is familiar with the many materials we forge. Each metal has its own unique properties and attributes. Therefore, not all metals are appropriate for all products. A few weeks back we discussed…
Happy New Years 2021 As another year comes to an end, we wanted to take a moment to wish you all the best in 2021! We’re Social! Follow Us for Our Latest News & Developments: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube & Instagram: Coming Soon!
Goodbye, 2020! Your friends at Anderson Shumaker wish you all the best. This year has been different in many ways. Everybody and every company across the globe will never forget this past year. Our number one goal was to keep our staff safe and doors open. What we would like to do is focus on…
TIS THE SEASON WE’D LIKE TO WISH YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON AND A PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR! AT THE HOLIDAY SEASON OUR THOUGHTS TURN GRATEFULLY TO THOSE THAT HAVE MADE OUR PROGRESS POSSIBLE IT IS IN THIS SPIRIT WE SAY SIMPLE BUT SINCERELY THANK YOU AND BEST WISHES FOR THE HOLIDAY…
The ideal procedure for individual forgings is hammer forging. In this process, an immediate application of pressure to a comparatively limited region forms the material. A hammer or ram delivers the forged portion with sporadic strikes, adding the required strain. The hammer is lowered from its full height to do this and usually lifted by…
In addition to open die forging, Anderson Shumaker uses hammer forging to manufacture many of our products. What’s the difference? Let’s find out in today’s blog post. What is Hammer Forging? This forging technique uses two dies. These dies are attached to a moving ram and a stationary anvil. The operated places heated metal on…
Our team really nailed it in May 2020, as Anderson Shumaker achieved record sales and shipments! Even during these difficult times, our employees are not only working hard to adhere to new health & safety policies, but they are keeping Anderson Shumaker successful while do so. We even had a fun, socially distanced BBQ outside…
While Anderson Shumaker is an industry leader in seamless rolled rings, did you know that we’re also a trusted supplier of forged flat bars? We forge our bars in ferrous and non-ferrous materials for many industries; for example, aerospace, defense, oil & gas, and power generation all use flat bars. Let’s learn more about these…
Anderson Shumaker is proud to be an open die forge shop. However, this isn’t the only forging technique available. Sometimes our clients wonder which method gives the best advantage: open die or closed die forging? Let’s take a look at each. Open Die Forging Open die forging, also known as free forging, is when a…
