A Forging Furnace is used to heat metal billets, bars, or ingots to high temperatures so the material becomes soft and malleable enough to be shaped through forging - like hammering, pressing, or rolling.
Main Uses
Hot forging of steel, aluminum, copper alloys
Heating billets before going to mechanical or hydraulic presses
Preheating for open die or closed die forging
Tool and die production
Automotive, aerospace, and heavy industry parts
Key Components
Refractory Lined Chamber - Insulated to maintain heat
Burners or Induction Coils - Heat source (gas, oil, electric, or induction)
Temperature Controls - For consistent heating profiles
Loading Mechanism - Manual, bogie hearth, pushers, conveyors, etc.
Air/Gas Circulation - For uniform heating (some use fans or radiant tubes)
Advantages
Prepares metal for easier shaping, less wear on tools
Can handle very large, heavy, or awkwardly shaped materials
