Forging University: Lesson #3 – Forging vs. Torch Cutting The third topic in our 6-part discussion compares forging and torch cutting. Before reading further, take a quick look back to Lesson #1 and Lesson #2 to review forging basics. You can also check out Anderson Shumaker’s Forging page for more information. What is Torch Cutting? Torch cutting uses a…
Metals are the beating heart of our industry. The skilled team at Anderson Shumaker knows their metals inside and out. But, not everyone is familiar with the many metals we forge. Each metal has its own unique properties and attributes. Not all metals are appropriate for all products. Last week we discussed the pros and cons…
Forging University: Lesson #1 – Forging vs. Fabrication The first topic in this 6-part discussion compares forging and metal fabrication. Before digging in, let’s start with some basics: What is Forging? Forging is the shaping of metal by heating it in a fire or furnace, and then beating or hammering it into a final shape.…
Global Carbon Steel Forgings Industry 2018 – Anderson Shumaker….. TOPICS:Carbon Steel ForgingsCarbon Steel Forgings MarketCarbon Steel Forgings Market 2018 Global Carbon Steel Forgings Market, 2018 Research Report” is an extensive Carbon Steel ForgingsMarket research report contains an introduction on new trends that can guide the businesses performing in the Carbon Steel Forgings industry to understand the…
Did you know that iron and steel mills have ranked among the largest enterprises in the Great Lakes cities since before the Civil War? By the close of the nineteenth century, Chicago had grown to become one of world’s leading centers for steel production. The emergence of this industry was part entrepreneurial and part geographic;…
When it comes to forging metal, what exactly is grain flow, and why does it matter for your project? “Grain flow” the directional orientation of the metal grains and any non-metallic inclusions that have been deformed due to forging. In Anderson Shumaker’s forging practices, metal is worked through controlled compressive stresses while heated. Mechanical properties…
In June 2018, Anderson Shumaker officially came under new management. The new owners wasted no time jumping right into the swing of things, bringing a hands-on wealth of industry knowledge and fresh ideas to continue our 100+ year tradition of being a leader in open-die forging. In just 6 short months, Anderson Shumaker has added…
We’re excited to announce the newly refreshed Anderson Shumaker website is now live! We hope you like our new look which includes changes in navigation, detailed dropdown menus, and compatibility with tablets and other mobile devices so you can keep in touch with us on the go. We’ve improved the structure of our content, so…
Anderson Shumaker has long been a trusted aerospace supplier for both military and commercial applications, which is why we’re so excited to attend the Japan International Aerospace Exhibition (JA2018 Tokyo), organized by The Society of Japanese Aerospace Companies (SJAC) and Tokyo Big Sight, Inc. This trade-only show hosts 520+ companies in a variety of aerospace…
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