Closed Die Forgings
Precision closed die forgings in materials including Monel K-500, reducing raw material waste and machining costs to deliver lower unit costs without sacrificing structural integrity or performance.
From closed die forgings to contour and special forgings, MTS Forge delivers precision-engineered metal components built to exact specifications. Serving aerospace, defense, power generation, and more from our Coatesville, PA facility, we combine metallurgical expertise with cutting-edge technology to reduce your costs without compromising on strength, traceability, or quality.
We offer a comprehensive range of forging and finishing services tailored to the demanding standards of aerospace, defense, power generation, and industrial manufacturing.
Precision closed die forgings in materials including Monel K-500, reducing raw material waste and machining costs to deliver lower unit costs without sacrificing structural integrity or performance.
Production of upset forgings, rings, and cylinders in nearly all available grades, with maximum forging diameters up to 26 inches and individual piece weights up to 1,500 pounds.
Contour forging services using specialized materials including Ferralium 255 duplex stainless steel, demonstrating our capability to supply a diverse range of alloys beyond standard offerings.
Manufacturing of flanges up to 14 inches for demanding commercial nuclear applications, and specialized manway components, all produced under a stringent Quality Assurance Program with full traceability.
In-house normalizing heat treatment performed at our Coatesville, PA facility, refining grain structure and relieving internal stresses to improve tensile strength, toughness, ductility, and machinability.
On-site rough machining of as-forged parts to near-net shape, removing flash and surface irregularities to reduce lead times, minimize handling risk, and eliminate the need for a separate machining vendor.
At MTS Forge's Coatesville, PA facility, we transform raw materials into high-performance forged components engineered to exact customer specifications. Our large tooling inventory allows us to make shapes directly—rather than machining from bar stock—dramatically reducing material costs and lead times. Whether you need small precision parts or large structural components for aerospace, defense, or commercial nuclear applications, our metallurgical expertise and in-house tooling design ensure every forging meets the highest standards of durability, dimensional accuracy, and traceability.
See how MTS Forge has delivered reliable, cost-effective forging solutions to manufacturers and procurement teams across critical industries.
For nearly 40 years, MTS Forge has built its reputation on technical excellence, in-house capability, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
Founded by metallurgists with deep forging knowledge, we engineer components that meet the precise mechanical requirements of aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries.
Our extensive in-house tooling inventory and design capability allow us to produce near-net shapes cost-effectively, reducing your material and machining expenses significantly.
We operate under rigorous quality programs including Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858, providing complete traceability for every forged component we produce.
Since 1986, our Coatesville, PA facility has served manufacturers and procurement teams across Pennsylvania, Iowa, Kentucky, and Texas with consistent, high-caliber forgings.
Led by metallurgists with decades of hands-on forging expertise.
Co-Founder
Stephen Carr co-founded Manufacturing & Technical Services, Inc. — known as MTS Forge — in 1986 alongside Edward Waddell. Armed with a deep metallurgical background and extensive hands-on knowledge of forging practices, Stephen helped establish MTS Forge on the core principles of quality and service that continue to define the company nearly four decades later. Under his leadership, MTS Forge grew from a foundational concept into a recognized leader in the American forging industry, investing in cutting-edge press technology, in-house tooling design capabilities, and a skilled team of forging associates. His technical expertise spans alloy steels, stainless steels, and high-performance materials, supporting customers in aerospace, defense, commercial nuclear, and power generation sectors from the company's Coatesville, Pennsylvania facility.
Co-Founder
Edward Waddell co-founded MTS Forge in 1986 alongside Stephen Carr, bringing a strong metallurgical background and comprehensive expertise in forging practices to the partnership. Together, they built the company on a foundation of quality craftsmanship and customer-first service. Edward's technical knowledge has been instrumental in developing MTS Forge's diverse service capabilities — from closed die forgings and upset forgings to specialized heat treatment and in-house rough machining. His commitment to innovation and excellence helped position MTS Forge as a trusted supplier to some of America's most demanding industries, including aerospace, defense, commercial nuclear, and power generation, serving manufacturers and procurement teams across Pennsylvania and beyond for close to 40 years.
Custom forging is the process of shaping metal using localized compressive forces — typically a press or hammer — to produce components engineered to a customer's exact specifications. Unlike casting or machining from bar stock, forging aligns the metal's grain structure to the part shape, resulting in superior strength, toughness, and fatigue resistance. Custom forgings can be produced in a wide range of alloys and geometries for critical applications in aerospace, defense, and power generation.
Speak with our metallurgical experts for a no-obligation consultation on your project requirements.
Military-grade inspection system certification ensuring rigorous quality control.
Nuclear quality assurance certification for commercial nuclear component manufacturing.
Defense-standard quality management program certification for military-grade manufacturing.
Share your specifications with our team and we'll respond promptly with a detailed assessment. Whether you need closed die forgings, rings, flanges, or fully custom components, MTS Forge is ready to deliver.
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