Closed Die Forgings
High-precision closed die forgings in materials including Monel K-500, reducing raw material waste and machining costs to deliver lower unit costs for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers.
MTS Forge delivers precision hot forming services backed by nearly four decades of metallurgical expertise. From closed die forgings and contour forming to specialized flanges and custom shapes, we serve aerospace, defense, power generation, and industrial sectors with Made-in-America quality, complete traceability, and in-house tooling capabilities that reduce your total production costs.
Explore our full range of precision hot forming and forging solutions engineered for the most demanding industrial applications.
High-precision closed die forgings in materials including Monel K-500, reducing raw material waste and machining costs to deliver lower unit costs for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers.
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 utilizing a broad range of materials including Ferralium 255 duplex stainless steel, demonstrating MTS Forge's capability to work with specialty alloys beyond standard offerings.
Expert hot and cold plate forming services leveraging in-house tooling design and development capabilities to produce a diverse range of shapes cost-effectively and with fast turnaround.
Precision-manufactured flanges up to 14 inches and specialized manway components, with full Quality Assurance traceability required by the commercial nuclear and power generation sectors.
Fully customized forged products tailored to exact specifications for components of any size or complexity, crafted with cutting-edge technology and time-honored American craftsmanship.
At MTS Forge's Coatesville, PA facility, we combine nearly 40 years of metallurgical expertise with state-of-the-art forging presses and a large proprietary tooling inventory to deliver hot formed components of exceptional strength and dimensional accuracy. Our in-house shape-making approach reduces reliance on costly bar stock machining, lowering your per-unit costs without compromising the mechanical integrity demanded by aerospace, defense, commercial nuclear, and power generation applications.
From our metallurgical roots to our in-house capabilities, here's what sets MTS Forge apart as your trusted hot forming partner.
Founded by metallurgists, our deep materials science knowledge ensures optimal forging outcomes for every alloy and application.
Our large proprietary tooling inventory and in-house design capability enable cost-effective shapes without expensive bar-stock machining.
Certified to Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858, we deliver full traceability required by nuclear, aerospace, and defense procurement standards.
Operating from Coatesville, PA since 1986, we've built a track record serving manufacturers across Pennsylvania, Iowa, Kentucky, and Texas.
Experienced metallurgists and forging specialists dedicated to your success.
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 broad range of materials including alloy steels, stainless steels, high-performance nickel alloys such as Monel K-500, duplex stainless steels like Ferralium 255, and 316-L stainless steel for Section III nuclear applications. Our metallurgical expertise allows us to select and process the right material for each application's mechanical and environmental demands.
Speak directly with our metallurgical experts for a detailed consultation on your project.
Military inspection system certification ensuring rigorous quality control.
Nuclear quality assurance certification for commercial nuclear applications.
Military quality program certification covering manufacturing process integrity.
Share your component specifications or project requirements and our forging experts will respond promptly with a detailed consultation and competitive quote.
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.