Closed Die Forgings
Precision closed die forgings in carbon steel that minimize raw material waste and reduce machining costs, delivering lower unit costs and consistent part geometry for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers.
MTS Forge delivers precision carbon steel forging services built on nearly four decades of metallurgical expertise and American craftsmanship. From closed die forgings to custom components, we serve aerospace, defense, power generation, and industrial manufacturers with exacting quality standards, complete traceability, and in-house capabilities that reduce lead times and lower your unit costs.
Comprehensive carbon steel forging capabilities—from closed die and upset forgings to custom components—engineered for demanding industrial applications.
Precision closed die forgings in carbon steel that minimize raw material waste and reduce machining costs, delivering lower unit costs and consistent part geometry for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers.
Carbon steel upset forgings, rings, and cylinders produced in nearly all available grades, with maximum forging diameters of 26 inches and individual piece weights up to 1,500 pounds.
Custom carbon steel forgings tailored to exact customer specifications, from small precision components to large structural parts, using cutting-edge technology combined with time-honored American craftsmanship.
Contour forging services in carbon steel and specialty alloys, leveraging MTS Forge's broad material expertise to produce near-net-shape components for complex industrial and structural applications.
In-house normalizing heat treatment performed at our Coatesville, PA facility, refining grain structure in forged carbon steel components to improve tensile strength, toughness, ductility, and machinability.
In-house rough machining removes excess material from as-forged carbon steel parts, bringing components to near-net shape and eliminating the need for a separate machining vendor—reducing lead times and total cost.
At MTS Forge, carbon steel forging is more than a process—it's a discipline refined over nearly 40 years. Operating from our Coatesville, PA facility, we combine metallurgical expertise, a large proprietary tooling inventory, and in-house heat treatment and machining to deliver forged carbon steel components with superior mechanical properties. Our shape-making approach consistently lowers material and machining costs compared to bar stock machining, while our certified Quality Assurance Program ensures complete traceability from raw material to finished part—critical for aerospace, defense, power generation, and commercial nuclear procurement teams.
See how MTS Forge has delivered precision carbon steel forgings for demanding aerospace, defense, and power generation applications.
For nearly four decades, manufacturers and procurement teams across Pennsylvania, Iowa, Kentucky, and Texas have relied on MTS Forge for one reason: we deliver.
Founded by metallurgists, our team applies deep forging science to every carbon steel component we produce.
Heat treatment, rough machining, sawing, and tooling design are all performed on-site at our Coatesville, PA facility, cutting lead times for customers across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.
Our Quality Assurance Program meets Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 standards, providing complete traceability required by defense, nuclear, and aerospace procurement.
Our large tooling inventory and press tonnage flexibility reduce die material and machining costs, delivering competitively priced American-made forgings without sacrificing quality.
Led by metallurgists with decades of forging expertise and a commitment to quality.
Co-Founder
Stephen Carr co-founded MTS Forge in 1986 alongside Edward Waddell, bringing a strong metallurgical background and an unwavering commitment to quality and customer service. As a co-founder, Stephen helped establish the foundational principles that have guided MTS Forge for nearly four decades: precision craftsmanship, material expertise, and continuous investment in technology. His deep knowledge of forging practices has been instrumental in developing MTS Forge's broad capabilities—from closed die and upset forgings to specialized heat treatment and quality programs that meet the rigorous standards of aerospace, defense, and commercial nuclear customers. Under his leadership, MTS Forge has grown into a recognized leader in the American forging industry.
Co-Founder
Edward Waddell co-founded Manufacturing & Technical Services, Inc.—operating as MTS Forge—in 1986 with a vision to deliver high-quality forging solutions across America's most demanding industries. Edward's metallurgical background and extensive knowledge of forging practices have shaped MTS Forge's technical identity, from its material selection capabilities to its robust in-house quality assurance programs. His partnership with Stephen Carr built a company culture rooted in service, innovation, and excellence. Today, that culture continues to drive MTS Forge's ability to serve aerospace, defense, power generation, and commercial nuclear customers with forged carbon steel components that meet the highest standards of performance and traceability.
Carbon steel forgings are produced across a wide range of grades, including low-carbon (1018, 1020), medium-carbon (1045, 1050), and high-carbon (1080, 1095) steels, as well as alloy carbon steels such as 4140 and 4340. The grade selected depends on required tensile strength, hardness, toughness, and the end-use environment. MTS Forge works with customers to identify the optimal grade for each application.
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Military inspection standard ensuring rigorous quality control processes.
Nuclear quality assurance certification for commercial nuclear component manufacturing.
Military quality program standard ensuring consistent manufacturing and inspection controls.
Submit your component specifications, material requirements, and quantity needs. Our team will review your inquiry and respond with expert guidance and a competitive quotation.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (610) 857-3500. You can also send us a quick email at Fmicale@mtsforgepa.com
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (610) 857-3500. You can also send us a quick email at Fmicale@mtsforgepa.com