Forging aluminum grades 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…
When you think “forging,” you probably don’t think “information technology.” While it seems like the two don’t go together, the truth is that information technology (IT) is a major part of modern forging. Without innovative IT, we’d be stuck in the dark ages. That wouldn’t be good for our customers or our employees. At Anderson…
Anderson Shumaker’s forge shop achieved its Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) certification! In addition to our recent AS9100D certification (aerospace), this new achievement helps us make big strides as a dependable forging supplier. Above all, it opens markets and helps us gain new customers. What is a Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) Certification? In short, a PED…
This summer Chicago gained an unusual celebrity: Chance the Snapper. Chance is a 40 lb, 5+ foot alligator named after the city’s very own Chance the Rapper. For one whole July week, the rogue gator lived his best life swimming around the Humboldt Park Lagoon. We loved following our resident reptile’s Chicago adventures. We even…
Anderson Shumaker is now AS9100D (aerospace) certified. This certification is based on the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)‘s aerospace industry standards. This is an important achievement for an open die forging company if the company seeks to become an aerospace industry supplier. For example, all major aerospace regulators endorse and require the AS9100D certification: DoD…
Anderson Shumaker really had a blast this summer. While Chicago’s weather was thankfully mild, we kept things hot on the shop-floor. From hosting tasty company barbeques, celebrating our 1-year new management anniversary, and earning coveted company certifications, we really had a fantastic summer! This June we proudly celebrated our 1-year anniversary under new management. Over…
Happy Independence Day from Anderson Shumaker! It’s a fantastic weekend for a barbecue, fireworks, or a fun getaway. Most importantly, today Americans come together to celebrate our nation’s history and heritage. To help you celebrate, here are a few fun Independence Day facts: Did You Know…? While July 4th was not a federal holiday until…
Forging University: Lesson #5 – Open-Die Forging vs. Centrifugal Casting Welcome back to Forging University! The fifth and last topic in our 5-part discussion compares two popular types of forging: open-die and centrifugal casting. Before reading on, take a quick look back to: Lesson #1, Lesson #2, Lesson #3, and Lesson #4 to review what…
Forging carbon steel 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 alloys. Today…
Did you know that Anderson Shumaker offers in-house testing on our forgings? While our forgings and ring rolling represent the best in high quality products, they wouldn’t be the best if it wasn’t for our in-house testing services. Usually, testing is the final step in manufacturing. Consequently, it’s a critical for cost-savings. Most importantly, by…
Forging University: Open-Die Forging vs. Closed-Die Forging Welcome back to Forging University! This is the fourth topic in our 5-part discussion. Today, we’ll compare two popular types of forging: open die vs. closed die. To get started, take a quick look back to Lesson #1, Lesson #2, and Lesson #3 to review forging basics. You can…
Anderson Shumaker offers complete finishing services on our forged products. Because we’re one-stop shop, our in-house extras save our customers both time and money. Above all, we offer seamless traceability. This means that with one phone call, our customers can trace the exact status of an order from start to end. From a CAD drawing…
Spring has finally sprung in Chicago! We’re “rolling” in the season with an increased production of our forged round bars. Did you know that round bars are an Anderson Shumaker specialty? We really strive to raise the “bar” with both our materials inventory and production. Our custom round bars are suited for multiple applications and…
Forging alloy steel 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. Last week we discussed tool steel. Today we’ll…
Forging University: Lesson #3 – Open-Die Forging vs. Torch Cutting Welcome back to Forging University! This is the third topic in our 5-part discussion. Today we compare forging vs. torch cutting. Before continuing, take a look at Lesson #1 and Lesson #2 to review forging basics. You can also check out Anderson Shumaker’s forging page for…
Today we’ll take a deep into the metal tool steel. This material is more common than most people realize. 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…
Today we’ll take an in-depth look at one of our favorites and most popular metals: stainless steel. At Anderson Shumaker, we know our metals. From alloys to carbon and tool steels, we forge them all. However, most people aren’t familiar with the different metals we use. Each material has its own properties, attributes, and special…
Forging University: Lesson #2 – Open Die Forging vs. Casting Welcome back to Forging University! The second topic in our 5-part discussion compares forging and casting. Before reading, take a quick look back to Lesson #1 and review forging basics. Additionally, you can check out the Anderson Shumaker forging page. What is Casting? Casting is the process…
Forging University: Open Die Forging vs. Fabrication Welcome to Forging University! The first topic in this 5-part discussion compares forging and fabrication. Therefore, 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.…
Happy New Year from your forging friends at Anderson Shumaker! 2018 has been quite a year for us, and it really shows. In January, we completed a 26,000 square foot, $15 million expansion. This included a lot of strategic upgrades. For example, we added: 2 charging furnaces, 1 heat treating furnace, a 2500-ton hydraulic forging…
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Anderson Shumaker is a leader in open die forging. We’ve been forging this way since 1902. Open die forging is the best method to meet tolerances. For example, it results in completely filled, finished parts and it creates the least amount of material waste. But what exactly is “open die forging”? Let’s break it down:…
While most people are watching their shape around the holidays, at Anderson Shumaker, we love all shapes and sizes. Subsequently, we forge round bars, flat bars, blocks, discs and gear blanks, rings, step downs, and more. We make all our open die forgings to match our customers’ exact specifications. We’re also proud of our reputation…
Forging metal is the heart of our industry. At Anderson Shumaker, our skilled team knows their metals inside and out. We’re masters at forging all metal grades – alloys, carbon, nickel, stainless steel, tool steel, and many more. We’re also located in Chicago, a city rich in forging history. But, not many people know the…
We’re all about forging for grain flow at Anderson Shumaker. Afterall, grain flow is important when creating a 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…
In June 2018, new management took over Anderson Shumaker. The new owners have a combined 60 years of open die forging experience and are both degreed engineers. As a result, they wasted no time in jumping right into the swing of things. For example, they brought in not only a wealth of industry knowledge, but…
Anderson Shumaker’s new website is live! Our new website provides a more customer-focused experience. We’re also proud to announce the launch of our new blog. We’ve made amazing digital updates all around. First, Anderson Shumaker’s new website is extremely easy to navigate with new detailed dropdown menus. Most importantly, it’s mobile compatible. Therefore, clients can…
Anderson Shumaker is a trusted aerospace parts provider to both the military and commercial markets. Therefore, we’re excited to attend the Japan International Aerospace Exhibition (JA2018) this year in Tokyo, Japan. Japan International Aerospace Exhibition (JA2018) This trade-only show hosts 520+ companies in a variety of aerospace fields. For example, highlights include the trends, innovations,…
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New Equipment & Second Shift To keep up with growing demand and business growth, Anderson Shumaker has added new equipment and a second shift of operations for the newly expanded facilities.Business continues growing in most sectors of Anderson Shumaker and the new equipment additions will help facilitate our trademark quick deliveries. Our added equipment and…
Anderson Shumaker Celebrates Another Record Year! Anderson Shumaker celebrates a fourth consecutive record breaking year! Continuing the streak, we have added additional equipment, and additional personnel to help facilitate this growth. Photos