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 power generation applications.
MTS Forge delivers precision metal forming and forging solutions engineered for demanding industrial applications. From closed die forgings to custom contour work, our Coatesville, PA facility combines metallurgical expertise with state-of-the-art equipment to serve aerospace, defense, power generation, and heavy manufacturing sectors across Pennsylvania, Iowa, Kentucky, and Texas—reducing your costs and lead times.
Comprehensive forging and metal forming capabilities engineered for precision, durability, and cost efficiency across critical industrial sectors.
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 power generation applications.
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.
In-house hot and cold plate forming with full tooling design and development capability, enabling a diverse range of shapes produced efficiently and at competitive cost.
Manufacturing of flanges up to 14 inches with a stringent Quality Assurance Program ensuring complete traceability, primarily serving the commercial nuclear sector's demanding standards.
In-house normalizing heat treatment at our Coatesville, PA facility that refines grain structure, improves tensile strength, enhances toughness, and ensures uniform mechanical properties throughout forged components.
Fully custom-forged products built to exact customer specifications, from small components to large structures, combining cutting-edge technology with time-honored American craftsmanship for the highest durability standards.
Our metallurgists analyze your technical drawings and application requirements, then select the optimal alloy—from carbon and alloy steels to high-performance stainless and nickel alloys—ensuring material suitability for your industry's standards from the outset.
For nearly 40 years, MTS Forge has built its reputation on metallurgical depth, rigorous quality systems, and a relentless commitment to serving America's most demanding industrial manufacturers.
Founded by metallurgists, our team brings deep material science knowledge to every forging decision, ensuring optimal alloy selection and process control.
From tooling design through heat treatment and rough machining, our Coatesville, PA facility handles the full production sequence under one roof, cutting lead times for manufacturers across Pennsylvania and beyond.
Our Quality Assurance Program meets Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 standards, providing complete traceability required by nuclear, aerospace, and defense procurement programs.
A large proprietary tooling inventory and adjustable press tonnage allow us to produce near-net shapes that reduce material waste and machining costs for manufacturers in Iowa, Kentucky, and Texas.
Industry veterans with deep metallurgical roots and decades of forging expertise.
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 offers a comprehensive range of metal forming processes including closed die forgings, upset forgings, contour forgings, special forgings, hot and cold plate forming, flange manufacturing, and manway production. Complementary in-house services include heat treatment, rough machining, sawing, and burning, enabling full production sequences without requiring outside vendors.
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MTS Forge delivers precision forging solutions to industrial manufacturers across key U.S. manufacturing regions from our Coatesville, PA facility.
Coatesville, PA
Headquarters
9+ Sectors
Industries Served
40 Years
Years in Business
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Military inspection system standard for quality assurance
Commercial nuclear quality assurance program compliance
Military quality management system standard compliance
Share your component specifications, material requirements, and industry application. Our metallurgical team will review your needs and respond with a detailed, no-obligation quote tailored to your production goals.
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.