Upset Rings & Cylinders
Production of upset forgings, rings, and cylinders in nearly all market grades, with maximum forging diameter of 26 inches and weight capacity up to 1,500 pounds per piece for demanding applications.
MTS Forge produces forged steel rings in nearly all grades and sizes up to 26 inches in diameter, built for industries where dimensional precision and metallurgical integrity are non-negotiable. From aerospace and defense to power generation and commercial nuclear, our rings are manufactured in Coatesville, PA with 40 years of forging expertise, stringent quality assurance, and full traceability from heat to finished component.
Comprehensive ring and upset forging capabilities across nearly all material grades, sizes, and industry specifications.
Production of upset forgings, rings, and cylinders in nearly all market grades, with maximum forging diameter of 26 inches and weight capacity up to 1,500 pounds per piece for demanding applications.
Precision closed die forging using high-performance materials including Monel K-500, reducing raw material waste and machining costs to deliver lower unit costs without compromising strength or integrity.
Custom-forged rings and components tailored to exact customer specifications, combining cutting-edge technology with time-honored American craftsmanship for small components and large structural parts alike.
In-house normalizing heat treatment performed at our Coatesville, PA facility, refining grain structure to deliver uniform mechanical properties, improved tensile strength, and enhanced toughness in finished rings.
Post-forging rough machining that brings ring components to near-net shape, removing flash and dimensional excess to reduce customer lead times and eliminate the need for a separate machining vendor.
Specialty ring and contour forgings in materials such as 316-L Stainless Steel and Ferralium 255, produced to stringent quality standards including Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 for critical applications.
MTS Forge produces forged steel rings in nearly all grades with forging diameters up to 26 inches and part weights up to 1,500 lbs. Operating from our Coatesville, PA facility — a hub of Pennsylvania's industrial manufacturing heritage — we deliver rings with complete dimensional control, in-house heat treatment for uniform microstructure, and a Quality Assurance Program that provides full traceability. Whether your application is commercial nuclear, aerospace, defense, or power generation, our rings meet the metallurgical and dimensional standards your procurement team requires.
See how MTS Forge has delivered precision forged steel rings to aerospace, defense, and power generation customers.
Four decades of metallurgical expertise and in-house capabilities set MTS Forge apart as a forged ring supplier.
Founded by metallurgists, MTS Forge applies deep material science knowledge to every ring forging produced.
Heat treatment, rough machining, and tooling design are all performed on-site at our Coatesville, PA facility, eliminating vendor handoffs and reducing lead times.
Our Quality Assurance Program meets Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 standards, providing complete traceability for aerospace, defense, and nuclear customers.
Every forged ring is manufactured in the USA, supporting domestic supply chain requirements for defense, government, and regulated-industry procurement teams.
Experienced metallurgists who built a forging company on quality and service.
Co-Founder
Stephen Carr co-founded Manufacturing & Technical Services, Inc. — operating as MTS Forge — in 1986 alongside Edward Waddell. With a strong metallurgical background and extensive hands-on knowledge of forging practices, Stephen helped build MTS Forge from the ground up in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. His deep understanding of material behavior under forging conditions has shaped the company's ability to produce rings, cylinders, and closed die forgings to exacting standards. Over 40 years, his commitment to quality and service has been the cornerstone of MTS Forge's reputation as a trusted supplier to aerospace, defense, commercial nuclear, and power generation customers across the country.
Co-Founder
Edward Waddell co-founded MTS Forge in 1986 with a vision to deliver high-quality forging solutions to industries that demand metallurgical precision. Edward's background in metallurgy and forging practices provided the technical foundation on which MTS Forge built its growing capabilities, from upset rings and cylinders to specialty forgings for the commercial nuclear sector. Based in Coatesville, PA, Edward helped establish MTS Forge as a leader in the American forging industry — investing in advanced equipment, in-house tooling development, and a rigorous quality assurance program that satisfies the most demanding procurement specifications in aerospace and defense.
A forged ring is a circular metal component produced by compressing and shaping heated metal stock using a forging press or hammer, rather than cutting it from bar stock or casting it. The forging process aligns the grain flow with the ring's geometry, producing a part with superior tensile strength, fatigue resistance, and structural integrity compared to machined or cast alternatives. Forged rings are standard in aerospace, power generation, and pressure vessel applications.
Speak directly with our forging specialists to discuss your material, size, and specification requirements.
Military inspection system standard for quality assurance.
Nuclear quality assurance requirements for forged components.
Military quality program requirements for manufacturing excellence.
Submit your ring specifications — including diameter, material grade, quantity, and industry application — and our team will respond with a detailed quote and lead time estimate.
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