Aluminum Bronze Forgings by MTS Forge

Yes, aluminum bronze is an excellent candidate for hot forging. The forging process refines the grain structure of aluminum bronze, significantly improving its mechanical properties compared to castings or machined bar. Forged aluminum bronze delivers superior tensile strength, fatigue resistance, and corrosion resistance—making it well-suited for demanding marine, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. MTS Forge has the metallurgical expertise to forge aluminum bronze alloys to precise specifications.

MTS Forge works with a broad range of aluminum bronze grades to meet the specific mechanical, corrosion, and wear requirements of each application. Common alloys include C63000 (nickel aluminum bronze) and C62300, among others. Our metallurgical team will review your application environment and performance requirements to recommend the most appropriate alloy grade before production begins.

MTS Forge offers closed die forging, upset forging, contour forging, and custom forging for aluminum bronze. We also produce rings and cylinders up to 26 inches in diameter and 1,500 lbs. The choice of process depends on the component geometry, production volume, and dimensional tolerances required. Our team will advise on the most cost-effective method for your application.

Forged aluminum bronze offers significantly better mechanical properties than cast equivalents. The forging process eliminates porosity, refines grain flow to match the component's geometry, and produces a denser, more uniform microstructure. The result is higher tensile and yield strength, better fatigue life, and improved impact resistance—critical advantages for components operating under cyclic load, high pressure, or corrosive conditions.

For upset forgings, rings, and cylinders in aluminum bronze, MTS Forge can produce components up to 26 inches in diameter and up to 1,500 lbs per piece. For closed die and contour forgings, sizing is determined by die and press capacity. Contact our team with your specific dimensional requirements and we will confirm feasibility and provide a quote.

Yes. MTS Forge performs in-house normalizing heat treatment at our Coatesville, PA facility. For aluminum bronze forgings, heat treatment relieves internal stresses introduced during forging, refines the grain structure, and produces uniform mechanical properties throughout the part. This is especially important for components destined for structural, pressure-retaining, or high-cycle applications in demanding industries.

MTS Forge operates under a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program that includes compliance with Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858. Our program provides complete material traceability from raw stock through finished forging, and all components are inspected to dimensional and mechanical requirements before shipment. These standards make our forgings suitable for defense, aerospace, commercial nuclear, and power generation procurement requirements.

Lead times for aluminum bronze forgings depend on component complexity, required tooling, raw material procurement, and order volume. Standard jobs with existing tooling can typically be completed faster than new tooling designs. MTS Forge's in-house tooling design and development capability helps compress lead times significantly. Contact us with your specifications and required delivery date for an accurate production timeline and quote.