Forge burst - Forging defects


Figure 1: This forge burst in a high speed steel bar of 5—in, diameter is caused by improper forging practices.


Figure 2: Forge burst in an upset forged disc of carbon tool steel, caused by improper forging. Such a defect can cause early failure of tools and dies.

Defect name: Forge burst
Record No.: 2863
Type of defect (Internal/Surface): Internal
Defect classification: Forging defects
Steel name: Tool steel
Steel composition in weight %: No data.
Note:  No data.
Reference: Not shown in this demonstration version.

Copyright © 2017 by Steel Data. All Rights Reserved.