Aluminum Alloy Forgings by MTS Forge

MTS Forge works with a broad range of aluminum alloys commonly specified in aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Our metallurgical team can advise on alloy selection based on your mechanical property requirements, operating environment, and downstream processing needs. We also maintain capability in high-performance specialty alloys beyond standard aluminum grades to support complex procurement requirements.

For upset forgings, rings, and cylinders, MTS Forge can produce components up to 26 inches in forging diameter and up to 1,500 pounds per piece. For closed die and contour forgings, capacity varies by configuration. Contact our team with your part drawing or specification and we will confirm feasibility and provide a detailed quotation.

MTS Forge serves a wide range of industries with aluminum alloy forgings, including aerospace, defense, power generation, commercial nuclear, machine manufacturing, agriculture, medical, construction, and gas and petroleum. Our primary customer base includes manufacturers and procurement teams located in Pennsylvania, Iowa, Kentucky, and Texas, though we serve customers nationally.

Yes. MTS Forge performs in-house normalizing heat treatment at our Coatesville, PA facility. This process refines the grain structure of forged components, relieving internal stresses introduced during forging and producing uniform mechanical properties throughout the part — improving tensile strength, toughness, ductility, and machinability for demanding downstream applications.

Absolutely. Custom forgings are a core strength of MTS Forge. We can produce aluminum alloy forgings to your exact engineering drawings and specifications, from small precision components to large structural parts. Our in-house tooling design and development capability allows us to create cost-effective custom tooling solutions without the lead time penalties associated with outsourced tooling.

MTS Forge operates under a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program certified to Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858. These certifications ensure full material and process traceability from raw material receipt through final inspection — meeting the stringent requirements of aerospace, defense, and commercial nuclear customers who mandate documented quality systems.

Yes. MTS Forge provides in-house rough machining services immediately following the forging process. We remove forging flash, surface irregularities, and dimensional excess to bring aluminum components to near-net shape. This eliminates the need for customers to source a separate machining vendor, reducing lead times, handling risk, and total procurement cost.

Aluminum alloy forgings deliver superior strength, fatigue resistance, and structural integrity compared to castings due to continuous grain flow aligned with the part geometry. Versus machining from bar stock, forgings significantly reduce material waste and cost. MTS Forge's large tooling inventory enables shape-making that lowers per-unit costs while producing components that consistently outperform alternative manufacturing methods in service.