Hot & Cold Plate Forming
In-house hot and cold plate forming with proprietary tooling design capabilities, enabling production of a diverse range of shapes cost-effectively for power generation, oil and gas, and structural applications.
Houston's energy and petrochemical sectors demand steel plate components built to exact tolerances — and that's exactly what MTS Forge delivers. From hot and cold plate forming to custom contour work, our metallurgist-founded team brings 40 years of forging expertise to every project. Precision-shaped. Competitively priced. Made in America.
From hot and cold plate forming to precision cutting and custom contour work, we deliver shape-critical steel components for Houston's most demanding industries.
In-house hot and cold plate forming with proprietary tooling design capabilities, enabling production of a diverse range of shapes cost-effectively for power generation, oil and gas, and structural applications.
Precision contour forging across a wide material spectrum — including duplex stainless steels like Ferralium 255 — delivering near-net-shape components that minimize downstream machining and material waste.
Fully custom-forged plate products built to your exact specifications. From small components to large structural sections, we combine advanced technology with decades of metallurgical craftsmanship for guaranteed performance.
In-house rough machining applied directly after forming to bring plates and forged components to near-net shape, reducing your lead times and eliminating the cost and risk of sourcing a separate machining vendor.
Electric eye contour burning services for steel plate materials up to 8 inches thick, delivering precise profile cuts for complex shapes required in heavy industrial and energy sector applications.
Precision sawing services for material outer diameters up to 16 inches, providing accurate stock preparation and blanking for plate forming and forging operations across all production scales.
Our metallurgically trained team reviews your drawings, material specs, and tolerances in detail. Houston's oil and gas and petrochemical projects often carry strict ASME and industry-specific requirements — we confirm compliance before a single press stroke begins.
See how MTS Forge has delivered precision plate forming solutions for demanding aerospace, energy, and defense applications.
Forty years of metallurgical expertise, in-house tooling capability, and a certified quality system — here's what sets MTS Forge apart for Houston-area procurement teams.
Founded by degreed metallurgists, our team brings deep materials science knowledge to every plate forming project — ensuring the right process for your alloy and application.
Our large proprietary tooling inventory and internal die design capability let us produce complex plate shapes faster and at a lower cost than competitors who outsource tooling development.
We operate under Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 quality standards — meeting the traceability and documentation requirements critical for Houston's oil, gas, and defense procurement teams.
Every plate component we form is proudly manufactured in the USA, supporting domestic supply chains and satisfying Buy American requirements common in defense and government energy contracts.
Led by metallurgists who built this company on quality and service.
Co-Founder
Stephen Carr co-founded Manufacturing & Technical Services, Inc. in 1986 alongside Edward Waddell, establishing MTS Forge on a foundation of metallurgical excellence and customer-first service. With a background in materials science and extensive hands-on knowledge of forging and plate forming practices, Stephen has spent nearly four decades guiding the company's technical direction. Under his leadership, MTS Forge has expanded from a regional forging shop into a nationally recognized supplier serving aerospace, defense, commercial nuclear, and oil and gas industries. Houston-area customers benefit from his deep understanding of the material and dimensional requirements that energy sector and petrochemical applications demand. Stephen's commitment to precision, traceability, and American manufacturing remains the cornerstone of every component MTS Forge produces.
Co-Founder
Edward Waddell is a co-founder of MTS Forge and has been instrumental in shaping the company's operational and technical capabilities since its founding in 1986. Bringing a strong metallurgical background and a practitioner's understanding of forging and plate forming processes, Edward has overseen the development of MTS Forge's in-house tooling design program — a key competitive advantage that allows the company to produce complex formed shapes efficiently and at competitive cost. His expertise in alloy behavior, press tonnage optimization, and quality system development has helped MTS Forge earn and maintain certifications critical to serving demanding customers in defense, power generation, and the Gulf Coast's energy sector. Edward's legacy is a team and facility built for consistency, craftsmanship, and long-term customer partnerships.
MTS Forge works with a broad range of materials including carbon and alloy steels, stainless steels (such as 316-L), high-performance nickel alloys like Monel K-500, and duplex stainless steels like Ferralium 255. Our metallurgist-led team selects the appropriate forming process — hot or cold — based on the specific alloy's mechanical properties and your application requirements.
Speak directly with our engineering team for technical guidance and a fast, accurate project quotation.
MTS Forge supplies precision-formed steel plate components to manufacturers, contractors, and procurement teams across Houston and the broader Texas market.
Houston, TX
Primary Market
40+ Years
Years in Business
9+ Sectors
Industries Served
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Military inspection system certification ensuring rigorous quality control.
Nuclear quality assurance certification for safety-critical forged components.
Military quality program standard for manufacturing process integrity.
Submit your drawings and specifications using the form below and our engineering team will follow up with a detailed quotation — typically within a few business days. For urgent inquiries, call us directly at (610) 857-3500.
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