Special Forgings
Defense-grade special forgings in 316-L Stainless Steel for Section III applications, produced under a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program encompassing Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 for verified precision and reliability.
When national security demands uncompromising precision, MTS Forge delivers. Since 1986, our Pennsylvania-based forge has supplied the defense sector with certified, made-in-America forgings—from closed die components to special alloy parts. With Mil-spec quality programs, in-house heat treatment, and deep metallurgical expertise, we engineer forged solutions built to withstand the most demanding defense applications.
From Mil-spec special forgings to custom contour parts, we deliver precision-forged defense components built to exacting standards.
Defense-grade special forgings in 316-L Stainless Steel for Section III applications, produced under a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program encompassing Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 for verified precision and reliability.
Precision closed die forgings in high-performance materials including Monel K-500, delivering superior strength, corrosion resistance, and reduced unit costs—critical for defense procurement budgets and mission-ready reliability.
Custom-forged defense components tailored to exact specifications, from small precision parts to large structural elements. Made in America with cutting-edge technology and time-honored craftsmanship for maximum durability and performance.
Advanced contour forging in specialty materials including Ferralium 255 duplex stainless steel, enabling complex defense component geometries with material diversity that meets the most demanding military engineering requirements.
In-house normalizing heat treatment at our Coatesville, PA facility refines grain structure and relieves internal stresses, producing defense components with consistent mechanical properties, improved tensile strength, and enhanced toughness.
In-house rough machining brings forged defense components to near-net shape immediately after forging, reducing lead times, eliminating secondary vendor handling, and maintaining tight dimensional control demanded by defense procurement standards.
Defense applications leave no margin for error. MTS Forge has served military and defense manufacturers since 1986 from our Coatesville, Pennsylvania facility, producing certified forgings under Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 quality programs. Our in-house capabilities—spanning closed die forging, contour forging, heat treatment, and rough machining—mean fewer supply chain handoffs and complete traceability from raw material to finished component. We work in alloy steels, stainless steels, and high-performance alloys like Monel K-500, ensuring every forged part meets the structural integrity and dimensional precision that defense contractors and procurement teams require.
See how MTS Forge has delivered certified, mission-critical forged components to defense contractors across America.
We combine decades of metallurgical expertise with Mil-spec quality systems to deliver forged defense components you can depend on.
Our Quality Assurance Program covers Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858—meeting the exacting standards defense contractors require.
Founded in 1986 by metallurgists, we bring four decades of forging knowledge to every defense component we produce.
Every forging is produced at our Coatesville, PA facility, supporting domestic defense supply chains and ensuring sovereign production integrity.
Complete material and process traceability from raw stock to finished part—critical for defense procurement audits and quality assurance.
Metallurgical experts who built a defense forging leader from the ground up.
Co-Founder
Stephen Carr co-founded Manufacturing & Technical Services, Inc. in 1986 alongside Edward Waddell with a clear mission: to deliver high-quality forging solutions to America's most demanding industries. Stephen brings a deep metallurgical background and extensive knowledge of forging practices that have shaped MTS Forge's reputation for precision and reliability over nearly four decades. His commitment to quality and service established the foundational culture of the company. Under his leadership, MTS Forge grew from a startup forge into a recognized leader serving aerospace, defense, commercial nuclear, and power generation customers across Pennsylvania, Iowa, Kentucky, and Texas. Stephen's technical expertise continues to influence the company's approach to materials selection, process engineering, and quality assurance for defense-grade components.
Co-Founder
Edward Waddell co-founded MTS Forge in 1986 alongside Stephen Carr, bringing with him a strong metallurgical background and comprehensive knowledge of forging practices developed over years in the industry. Edward's technical acumen and commitment to operational excellence helped establish MTS Forge's standards for precision, consistency, and customer satisfaction that persist to this day. Together with his partner, Edward built a company culture rooted in quality and service—principles that have guided MTS Forge's growth into a defense and aerospace forging leader. His expertise in materials including alloy steels, stainless steels, and high-performance alloys has directly informed the company's capabilities in meeting the stringent requirements of defense and commercial nuclear customers served from the Coatesville, Pennsylvania facility.
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.
Speak directly with our metallurgical experts for application-specific guidance and project quotes.
MTS Forge supplies precision defense forgings to manufacturers and procurement teams across key industrial states from our Coatesville, PA facility.
Coatesville, PA
Headquarters
4 Key States
Primary Markets
1986
In Business Since
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Military inspection system requirements certification for quality assurance.
Military quality program requirements certification for manufacturing processes.
Nuclear quality assurance requirements certification for critical component manufacturing.
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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