Custom Defense Manufacturing Solutions by MTS Forge

MTS Forge operates under a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program that includes Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 certifications. These programs ensure complete process traceability, dimensional precision, and materials accountability from raw stock through finished component—meeting the stringent documentation and quality standards required by defense contractors and procurement agencies.

MTS Forge works with a wide range of defense-grade materials including alloy steels, stainless steels (such as 316-L), high-performance nickel alloys like Monel K-500, duplex stainless steels like Ferralium 255, and nearly all grades available in the market. Our metallurgical team selects and processes materials to meet the specific mechanical and environmental requirements of each defense application.

Yes. Full material and process traceability is a core requirement of our Quality Assurance Program. We maintain documentation at every stage—from incoming raw material certification through forging, heat treatment, rough machining, and final inspection—providing defense contractors and procurement teams with the audit-ready records required for military supply chain compliance.

Lead times vary depending on component complexity, material specification, and order volume. Because MTS Forge maintains in-house forging, heat treatment, and rough machining capabilities at our Coatesville, PA facility, we eliminate multi-vendor handoffs and can typically deliver faster than supply chains relying on separate processing steps. Contact our team for a project-specific timeline.

Absolutely. Custom forging to exact customer specifications is a core MTS Forge competency. Our team reviews engineering drawings, selects optimal materials and die configurations, and leverages our large in-house tooling inventory to produce components that precisely match dimensional and mechanical requirements—without the cost premium of machining from solid bar stock.

MTS Forge produces upset forgings, rings, and cylinders up to 26 inches in diameter and 1,500 pounds per piece. Flanges are produced up to 14 inches in size. For other geometries including closed die, contour, and custom forgings, capabilities vary by configuration—contact our team with your specifications for a direct assessment.

Yes. MTS Forge performs normalizing heat treatment in-house at our Coatesville, PA facility. Normalizing refines grain structure, relieves forging-induced internal stresses, and produces uniform mechanical properties throughout the component—improving tensile strength, toughness, ductility, and machinability. This in-house capability reduces lead time and maintains quality continuity across the production sequence.

MTS Forge serves defense, aerospace, commercial nuclear, power generation, chemical processing, machine manufacturing, and medical industries. Our primary customer base includes manufacturers and procurement teams located in Pennsylvania, Iowa, Kentucky, and Texas. Products are made in America at our Coatesville, PA facility, supporting domestic defense supply chain requirements and sourcing preferences.