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.
Discover how MTS Forge has delivered critical forging solutions to manufacturers and procurement teams across demanding industries.
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 is a co-founder of MTS Forge and one of the driving forces behind the company's reputation for metallurgical excellence. With a strong background in materials science and decades of hands-on forging experience, Stephen has guided the company's technical direction since its establishment in 1986. His deep understanding of forging processes—from closed die and upset forgings to contour and custom components—has been instrumental in developing MTS Forge's in-house tooling capabilities and quality assurance programs. Stephen's commitment to Made-in-America craftsmanship and engineering precision continues to shape the company's approach to serving aerospace, defense, and power generation customers with the highest standards of reliability and performance.
Co-Founder
Edward Waddell co-founded MTS Forge in 1986 alongside Stephen Carr, building the company on twin pillars of quality and service that remain central to its identity today. Edward brings a metallurgical background and extensive practical knowledge of forging practices to every aspect of the business. His expertise spans a broad range of materials—from alloy and stainless steels to high-performance nickel alloys—and has been pivotal in MTS Forge's ability to serve demanding sectors including commercial nuclear, aerospace, and defense. Edward's leadership has helped the company grow from a regional forging supplier into a nationally recognized manufacturer delivering precision-forged components from its Coatesville, PA facility to customers across the United States.
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.
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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