Closed Die Forgings
We produce nickel alloy closed die forgings — including Monel K-500 — that minimize raw material waste and reduce machining costs, delivering consistent, near-net-shape check valve bodies at lower unit cost.
When critical systems demand zero-tolerance performance, MTS Forge delivers forged nickel alloy check valves built to withstand extreme pressure, corrosive media, and high-temperature environments. Serving aerospace, defense, power generation, and gas & petroleum sectors from our Coatesville, PA facility, our components combine metallurgical expertise with precision forging — ensuring every valve meets the most demanding application requirements.
Comprehensive forging and finishing services to deliver high-performance nickel alloy check valve components to exact specification.
We produce nickel alloy closed die forgings — including Monel K-500 — that minimize raw material waste and reduce machining costs, delivering consistent, near-net-shape check valve bodies at lower unit cost.
Our contour forging capability shapes complex nickel alloy geometries required for check valve internals, accommodating a wide range of high-performance alloys suited to corrosive and high-pressure service environments.
In-house normalizing heat treatment refines grain structure in forged nickel alloy components, ensuring uniform mechanical properties, improved toughness, and the microstructural reliability required for critical valve applications.
Post-forging rough machining brings nickel alloy check valve forgings to near-net shape in-house, reducing lead times and eliminating the need for a separate machining vendor while maintaining tight dimensional control.
We manufacture special forgings to stringent industry standards — including Section III nuclear applications — with a Quality Assurance Program covering Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 for full traceability.
Custom-forged nickel alloy check valve components tailored to exact customer specifications, combining advanced forging technology with decades of metallurgical expertise to meet the highest standards of durability and performance.
From Pennsylvania's Coatesville facility, MTS Forge produces forged nickel alloy check valves engineered for the extreme demands of gas & petroleum pipelines, power generation systems, and defense platforms. Our large tooling inventory enables net-shape forging rather than machining from bar, significantly reducing material costs while delivering superior grain flow and mechanical integrity. Every component is produced under a rigorous Quality Assurance Program with complete traceability — because in critical applications, there is no margin for failure.
See how MTS Forge delivers forged nickel alloy check valve solutions that meet the toughest standards across critical industries.
Four decades of metallurgical expertise and in-house capability make MTS Forge the trusted source for forged nickel alloy check valves.
Founded by metallurgists, our team brings deep alloy knowledge ensuring optimal forging parameters for every nickel alloy grade.
Our Quality Assurance Program — including Mil I 45208 and NCA 3800 — provides complete documentation traceability for defense and nuclear customers.
From forging through heat treatment and rough machining, our Coatesville, PA facility handles the full production sequence under one roof.
Every forged nickel alloy check valve component is manufactured domestically, supporting U.S. supply chain requirements for aerospace and defense procurement teams.
Experienced founders and forging specialists dedicated to precision and quality.
Co-Founder
Stephen Carr co-founded Manufacturing & Technical Services, Inc. in 1986 alongside Edward Waddell, establishing MTS Forge on the foundational principles of quality and service. With a deep metallurgical background and extensive knowledge of forging practices, Stephen has been instrumental in shaping the company's technical capabilities and quality philosophy. His expertise spans a broad range of alloy systems and forging methodologies, enabling MTS Forge to serve the demanding requirements of aerospace, defense, commercial nuclear, and power generation industries. Under his leadership, the company has grown into a recognized leader in the forging industry, operating from its Coatesville, PA facility with advanced in-house capabilities including closed die forging, heat treatment, and precision machining.
Co-Founder
Edward Waddell co-founded MTS Forge in 1986 alongside Stephen Carr, bringing a strong metallurgical background and comprehensive knowledge of forging practices to the business. Edward has been central to the company's growth from a Pennsylvania-based forging shop into an industry-recognized manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, power generation, and gas & petroleum sectors. His technical acumen in material behavior and forging process optimization has enabled MTS Forge to expand its material capabilities — including nickel alloys, stainless steels, and high-performance duplex alloys — while maintaining the precision, traceability, and quality standards required by the most demanding procurement teams across the United States.
MTS Forge works with a range of high-performance nickel alloys suited for check valve applications, including Monel K-500, which offers exceptional corrosion resistance and strength in aggressive media. Our metallurgical expertise allows us to work with nearly all commercially available nickel alloy grades depending on your application's pressure, temperature, and corrosion requirements.
Speak directly with our metallurgical experts for technical guidance and a custom quote.
Military inspection system standard ensuring rigorous quality control.
Nuclear quality assurance requirement for commercial nuclear components.
Military quality program standard for defense manufacturing compliance.
Submit your specifications and our team will respond with a detailed quotation. We welcome RFQs from manufacturers and procurement teams across aerospace, defense, power generation, and gas & petroleum industries.
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