Closed Die Forgings
High-precision closed die forgings in materials including Monel K-500, reducing raw material costs and machining expenses to deliver lower unit costs for aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturers.
MTS Forge delivers precision aluminum forge and engineered casting solutions built to the most demanding industry standards. From closed die forgings to custom contour work, our Coatesville, PA facility combines metallurgical expertise with cutting-edge technology — serving aerospace, defense, power generation, and manufacturing teams across Pennsylvania, Iowa, Kentucky, and Texas with proven, Made-in-America quality.
Comprehensive forging and casting solutions engineered for precision, traceability, and performance across demanding industries.
High-precision closed die forgings in materials including Monel K-500, reducing raw material costs and machining expenses to deliver lower unit costs for aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturers.
Production of upset forgings, rings, and cylinders in nearly all market grades, with forging diameters up to 26 inches and individual piece weights up to 1,500 pounds.
Contour forging services in a diverse range of advanced materials including Ferralium 255 duplex stainless steel, demonstrating deep capability beyond standard alloy offerings.
Precision-manufactured flanges up to 14 inches and specialized manway forgings, produced under a rigorous Quality Assurance Program with complete traceability for nuclear and industrial sectors.
In-house normalizing heat treatment performed at our Coatesville, PA facility, refining grain structure to improve tensile strength, toughness, ductility, and machinability of forged components.
Fully bespoke forged products tailored to exact client specifications — from small precision components to large structural parts — built with cutting-edge technology and time-honored American craftsmanship.
At MTS Forge's Coatesville, PA facility, every forged component is engineered to meet the highest performance and traceability standards. Our large in-house tooling inventory allows us to shape parts directly — rather than machine from bar stock — significantly reducing material waste and cost. Whether serving nuclear, aerospace, or heavy industrial clients across Pennsylvania and beyond, we deliver superior mechanical properties, dimensional accuracy, and full QA documentation on every order.
Four decades of metallurgical expertise and American manufacturing excellence set us apart.
Founded by metallurgists, our team brings deep material science knowledge to every forging project we undertake.
Our large proprietary tooling inventory enables shape-making over bar machining, cutting costs for Pennsylvania and multi-state clients.
Operating under Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858, we ensure complete traceability and compliance on every component.
Every forging is produced at our Coatesville, PA facility, supporting domestic supply chains for defense and aerospace procurement teams.
Metallurgists and forging experts with four decades of industry leadership.
Co-Founder
Stephen Carr co-founded Manufacturing & Technical Services, Inc. (MTS Forge) in 1986 alongside Edward Waddell, driven by a shared vision to deliver high-quality forged solutions to America's most demanding industries. With a strong metallurgical background and extensive hands-on knowledge of forging practices, Stephen has been instrumental in shaping MTS Forge's technical capabilities and quality culture. Under his leadership, the company developed robust Quality Assurance Programs compliant with Mil I 45208 and NCA 3800, enabling MTS Forge to serve commercial nuclear, defense, aerospace, and power generation clients. His commitment to precision, traceability, and craftsmanship continues to define the standard for every carbon steel forged flange that leaves the Coatesville, PA facility.
Co-Founder
Edward Waddell co-founded MTS Forge in 1986, bringing a strong metallurgical background and a wealth of forging knowledge that has guided the company's growth over nearly four decades. Edward played a foundational role in establishing the principles of quality and service that remain central to MTS Forge's identity today. His technical expertise spans a wide range of forging processes and materials, enabling MTS Forge to serve industries from commercial nuclear and defense to power generation and chemical processing. Edward's vision helped build a facility in Coatesville, PA capable of delivering carbon steel forged flanges, special forgings, and custom components with the precision and traceability that critical industry sectors demand.
MTS Forge works with a wide range of materials including alloy steels, stainless steels, high-performance alloys such as Monel K-500, Ferralium 255 duplex stainless steel, and 316-L Stainless Steel. This breadth of material capability allows us to meet the exacting specifications required by aerospace, defense, nuclear, and power generation applications.
Our team is ready to discuss your specifications and provide expert guidance on the right forging solution.
Military-grade inspection system requirements certification.
Nuclear quality assurance program compliance certification.
Military quality program requirements standard certification.
Submit your part specifications, material requirements, and production volumes. Our metallurgical experts will respond with a detailed assessment and competitive pricing tailored to your application.
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.