Closed Die Forgings
Precision closed die forgings in high-performance materials including Monel K-500, reducing raw material waste and machining costs while delivering consistent, repeatable aerospace-grade components.
MTS Forge delivers precision-engineered forged components built to the exacting standards aerospace demands. From closed die forgings to specialty alloys, our Coatesville, PA facility combines 40 years of metallurgical expertise with in-house heat treatment, rough machining, and rigorous quality assurance — ensuring every part meets the tightest tolerances your mission-critical applications require.
Comprehensive forging and precision manufacturing solutions engineered to meet the most demanding aerospace and defense specifications.
Precision closed die forgings in high-performance materials including Monel K-500, reducing raw material waste and machining costs while delivering consistent, repeatable aerospace-grade components.
Contour forging services using advanced alloys such as Ferralium 255 duplex stainless steel, demonstrating MTS Forge's capability to supply specialized materials for complex aerospace geometries.
In-house normalizing heat treatment for forged components, producing refined, uniform microstructures with improved tensile strength, toughness, and machinability — mandatory for aerospace and defense applications.
In-house rough machining services that bring as-forged parts to near-net shape, eliminating the need for a separate machining vendor and reducing lead times for aerospace procurement teams.
Special forgings in 316-L Stainless Steel for Section III applications, manufactured under a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program encompassing Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 standards.
Fully custom-forged products tailored to exact client specifications, from small components to large structures, combining cutting-edge technology with time-honored American craftsmanship.
Aerospace manufacturing leaves no margin for error. At MTS Forge's Coatesville, PA facility, four decades of metallurgical expertise meet state-of-the-art forging technology to produce components that consistently pass the most rigorous inspection and traceability requirements. Whether you're sourcing closed die forgings, specialty flanges for nuclear-adjacent systems, or fully custom parts in high-performance alloys, our in-house heat treatment and rough machining capabilities compress your supply chain — delivering dimensionally precise, structurally sound components ready for your next stage of production.
Four decades of metallurgical expertise and in-house capability make MTS Forge the trusted forging partner for aerospace and defense manufacturers.
Founded in 1986, MTS Forge brings four decades of metallurgical knowledge and forging precision to every aerospace component.
Certified to Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 — meeting strict military and aerospace quality assurance requirements from our Pennsylvania facility.
In-house heat treatment, rough machining, tooling design, and sawing eliminate outside vendors, reducing lead times and risk for procurement teams.
All forgings are proudly manufactured in Coatesville, PA, supporting domestic aerospace and defense supply chains with fully traceable, American-made components.
Built on metallurgical expertise and an unwavering commitment to forging quality.
Co-Founder
Stephen Carr co-founded Manufacturing & Technical Services, Inc. (MTS Forge) in 1986 alongside Edward Waddell, driven by a shared vision to deliver high-quality forged solutions to America's most demanding industries. With a strong metallurgical background and extensive hands-on knowledge of forging practices, Stephen has been instrumental in shaping MTS Forge's technical capabilities and quality culture. Under his leadership, the company developed robust Quality Assurance Programs compliant with Mil I 45208 and NCA 3800, enabling MTS Forge to serve commercial nuclear, defense, aerospace, and power generation clients. His commitment to precision, traceability, and craftsmanship continues to define the standard for every carbon steel forged flange that leaves the Coatesville, PA facility.
Co-Founder
Edward Waddell co-founded MTS Forge in 1986, bringing a strong metallurgical background and a wealth of forging knowledge that has guided the company's growth over nearly four decades. Edward played a foundational role in establishing the principles of quality and service that remain central to MTS Forge's identity today. His technical expertise spans a wide range of forging processes and materials, enabling MTS Forge to serve industries from commercial nuclear and defense to power generation and chemical processing. Edward's vision helped build a facility in Coatesville, PA capable of delivering carbon steel forged flanges, special forgings, and custom components with the precision and traceability that critical industry sectors demand.
MTS Forge works with a broad range of materials suited to aerospace and defense applications, including alloy steels, stainless steels (such as 316-L), high-performance alloys like Monel K-500, and duplex stainless steels such as Ferralium 255. This material versatility ensures we can meet the specific mechanical and corrosion-resistance requirements of your aerospace components.
Speak directly with our metallurgical experts for application-specific guidance and custom quoting.
Precision aerospace forgings manufactured and shipped from our Coatesville, Pennsylvania facility to customers nationwide.
Coatesville, PA
Headquarters
Since 1986
In Business
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Contact MTS Forge to discuss specifications, lead times, and custom quoting for your aerospace components.
Military inspection system standard for quality assurance.
Nuclear quality assurance program for safety-critical components.
Military quality management standard for defense manufacturing.
Share your component specifications, material requirements, and quantity needs. Our team will respond with expert guidance and a competitive quote tailored to your aerospace or defense program.
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.