Custom Forged Discs
At Great Lakes Forge, we produce custom forged discs using our open-die forging process. Forged discs are used as blanks for machining or as finished components in industrial systems. Our custom disc forgings can be produced in a wide range of high-performance materials in custom diameters and thicknesses to meet your exact specifications.
Forged Disc Capabilities and Options
Our open-die forging process allows us to produce discs with excellent structural integrity and uniform grain flow. Dimensions, weights, and thicknesses are fully customizable to meet each project's requirements.
Great Lakes Forge also offers secondary services that can bring your custom forged discs to tighter tolerances or improve their performance properties. Our secondary services include CNC machining, rough turning, heat treating, and more.
Advantages of Open-Die Forged Discs
- Outstanding strength and durability
- Improved fatigue resistance
- Lower risk of voids or internal defects
- Seamless grain structure
- Very little material waste during production
- Cost-effective
Material Options for Forged Discs
We work with a full range of the toughest materials for industrial jobs to craft our forged discs, including corrosion-resistant and high-strength alloys. Options include:
- 13-8 Stainless Steel
- 15-5 Stainless Steel
- 17-4 Stainless Steel
- 316 & 316L Stainless Steel
- Nitronic 50 Stainless Steel
- Carbon Steel
- Alloy Steel
- Nitralloy 135
Industrial Applications for Custom Disc Forgings
Forged discs are used in equipment and systems across the most demanding industrial sectors. Common applications include:
- Power generation equipment
- Mining machinery
- Oil and gas processing equipment
- Components used in automotive and agricultural applications
- General industrial components and machinery
Why Great Lakes Forge for Forged Discs?
For decades, the team at Great Lakes Forge has provided industrial businesses with precision open-die forging services. We’re dedicated to going the extra mile for our customers to make sure you get the components that meet your application’s performance requirements. When you choose GL Forge for your custom disc forging needs, you can count on:
- Fast lead times and quick deliveries
- Superior quality
- Wide selection of materials in stock
- Personalized customer support
- In-house secondary services