Closed Die Forgings
Precision closed die forgings in alloy steels, stainless steels, and high-performance alloys like Monel K-500. Reduces raw material waste and machining costs, delivering lower unit costs for high-volume production runs.
MTS Forge has delivered precision steel fabrication and contract manufacturing from Coatesville, PA since 1986. Serving aerospace, defense, power generation, and commercial nuclear industries, we combine metallurgical expertise with in-house tooling, heat treatment, and rough machining capabilities to reduce your lead times, lower unit costs, and meet the most demanding quality standards—Made in America.
From closed die forgings to heat treatment and rough machining, we offer end-to-end forging solutions for demanding industries.
Precision closed die forgings in alloy steels, stainless steels, and high-performance alloys like Monel K-500. Reduces raw material waste and machining costs, delivering lower unit costs for high-volume production runs.
Upset forgings, rings, and cylinders produced in nearly all material grades, with forging diameters up to 26 inches and maximum piece weights of 1,500 pounds for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
Forged flanges manufactured up to 14 inches in size, with the majority produced for the commercial nuclear sector. Full traceability and a rigorous Quality Assurance Program ensure compliance with the most stringent industry requirements.
In-house normalizing heat treatment performed at our Coatesville, PA facility. Breaks up irregular grain structures to deliver uniform microstructure, improved tensile strength, enhanced toughness, and better machinability in every forged component.
Post-forging rough machining brings components to near-net shape, removing flash and dimensional excess without requiring a separate vendor. Reduces lead times, handling risk, and overall cost across all forged product lines.
Custom-forged products engineered to exact specifications for small components or large structures. Backed by cutting-edge technology, time-honored craftsmanship, and a large in-house tooling inventory—all proudly Made in America.
Pennsylvania's manufacturing sector demands components that perform under extreme pressure, temperature, and regulatory scrutiny. Since 1986, MTS Forge has operated from Coatesville, PA, providing vertically integrated contract manufacturing—from raw billet to near-net-shape forging, heat treatment, and rough machining—under one roof. Our large tooling inventory enables shape-making rather than bar machining, cutting material costs significantly. Every part ships with complete traceability and meets Mil, NCA, and nuclear-grade quality standards.
See how MTS Forge has delivered precision forging solutions to aerospace, defense, and power generation customers.
Decades of metallurgical expertise, in-house capabilities, and an unwavering commitment to quality make MTS Forge the preferred contract manufacturing partner for Pennsylvania's most demanding industries.
Founded by two metallurgists with deep forging knowledge, ensuring technically sound decisions at every stage of production.
Forging, heat treatment, rough machining, and tooling design performed under one roof at our Coatesville, PA facility, cutting lead times.
Quality programs including Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 ensure complete traceability and compliance for nuclear, defense, and aerospace customers.
A large tooling inventory and adjustable press tonnage allow shape-making over bar machining, reducing material and unit costs for Pennsylvania and national customers.
Industry-leading metallurgists and forging professionals dedicated to precision and quality.
Co-Founder
Stephen Carr co-founded Manufacturing & Technical Services, Inc. (MTS Forge) in 1986 alongside Edward Waddell, establishing the company on a foundation of quality and service that has guided its growth for nearly four decades. With a formal metallurgical background and extensive hands-on knowledge of forging practices, Stephen has been instrumental in developing MTS Forge's technical capabilities and reputation across industries including aerospace, defense, commercial nuclear, and power generation. His expertise in materials science—from alloy steels and stainless steels to high-performance alloys like Monel K-500—has allowed the company to take on the most challenging contract manufacturing programs serving manufacturers and procurement teams throughout Pennsylvania and beyond. Stephen's commitment to American-made precision forging remains central to MTS Forge's identity today.
Co-Founder
Edward Waddell co-founded Manufacturing & Technical Services, Inc. (MTS Forge) in Coatesville, PA in 1986, partnering with Stephen Carr to build a forging enterprise grounded in engineering excellence and customer-first service. Edward brings a strong metallurgical background and deep practical knowledge of forging processes, including closed die, upset, contour, and special forgings. His technical insight has been pivotal in developing MTS Forge's in-house tooling design capability and its ability to serve the commercial nuclear sector with full traceability programs that satisfy the strictest quality assurance requirements. Over nearly 40 years, Edward's vision has helped position MTS Forge as a recognized leader in Pennsylvania's forging industry, delivering Made in America components to some of the nation's most demanding aerospace, defense, and power generation programs.
MTS Forge serves aerospace, defense, power generation, commercial nuclear, machine manufacturing, agriculture, medical, construction, and gas and petroleum industries. The company specializes in supplying manufacturers and procurement teams with precision forged components that meet the stringent quality, traceability, and performance requirements of these sectors, primarily across Pennsylvania, Iowa, Kentucky, and Texas.
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Military inspection system standard for manufacturing quality control.
Nuclear quality assurance standard for commercial nuclear component manufacturing.
Military quality management program standard ensuring consistent production quality.
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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