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Custom Open-Die Forged Steel & Stainless Steel Shaft Manufacturing Services

Forged Shafts at Great Lakes Forge, Traverse City, Michigan
Custom Forgings at Great Lakes Forge in Traverse City, Michigan
Forged Steel Shafts

As a leading steel shaft manufacturer, Great Lakes Forge produces custom forged shafts for superior performance in industrial applications. These shafts are formed through our open-die forging process. This method involves hammering or press squeezing techniques that apply localized compressive forces to shape the metal. Our forging process improves grain flow and creates more uniform, high-strength shafts compared to other manufacturing methods.

Forged shafts offer distinct benefits over parts made from bar stock or cast metal, including improved structural integrity, reduced internal voids, and better resistance to fatigue. Whether your project calls for stainless steel or carbon steel, our forged shafts deliver consistent results.

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Eccentric Shaft and Rotor Shaft Forging Capabilities

We manufacture custom forged shafts in weights of up to 4,000 pounds. We produce a variety of forged shaft styles, including straight shafts, step shafts, eccentric shafts, and rotor shafts. Every part is forged from sound-center billet to eliminate internal defects and deliver superior ductility, strength, and fatigue resistance.

With our open-die forging capabilities, we produce forged steel and stainless steel shafts in a variety of shapes and dimensions. Forged steel and stainless steel eccentric shafts and rotor shafts from Great Lakes Forge are guaranteed sound-centered in all types of shapes and dimensions, including round, square, rectangle, polygonal, concentric, or eccentric configurations, and custom shapes. As a smaller domestic forge shop, we offer greater agility than larger producers, allowing us to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Advantages of Open-Die Forged Shafts

Improving performance and eliminating premature failure is what separates standard shafts from high-quality forged shafts. The superior strength of our forged steel shafts makes them ideal for machines and parts under high loads or pressures. The benefits of using forged steel shafts over traditional bar stock include:

  • Increased Strength
  • Greater Ductility
  • Better Resistance to Fatigue

Additional Steel Forging Services

We also offer several additional services to improve the quality and value of our forged steel shafts, including:

Applications for Forged Steel Shafts

Forged shafts are utilized across a wide range of industries that require dependable performance in extreme operating conditions. Their strength and fatigue resistance serve sectors like electric motor manufacturing, chemical processing, steel production, and specialty machine building applications. Whether powering equipment or connecting key components, forged shafts are essential to keeping industrial operations running efficiently. Common industrial equipment applications for forged steel shafts include:

  • Compressors and pumps
  • Turbines and industrial fans
  • Engines and power generation equipment
  • Food processing equipment
  • Mechanical presses
  • Drilling rigs, conveyors, and construction equipment
  • High-pressure piston, plunger, and fracturing pumps
  • And much more

Additional Forged Steel and Stainless Steel Manufacturing Capabilities

If you're in the market for advanced-quality forged materials and forged services, Great Lakes Forge is your solution. Our custom-forged shapes, blocks, flats, rounds, hubs, and more are made to our customers' exact specifications, allowing them to save time and money on unnecessary materials. Our custom forged parts are manufactured from only the finest materials and include the following options:

Learn How GL Forge Can Be Your Steel and Stainless Steel Shaft Manufacturer

Contact us to learn how Great Lakes Forge can be your stainless steel and steel shaft manufacturer. We'll answer any questions that you may have regarding our forged steel shafts. For pricing estimates on your orders, simply request a quote online. GL Forge is your solution for all your eccentric shaft and rotor shaft forging needs.