What stainless steel grades does MTS Forge work with for roll forming?
MTS Forge works with a wide range of stainless steel grades, including 316-L stainless steel for nuclear and corrosion-critical applications, duplex stainless steels such as Ferralium 255, and other high-performance alloys including Monel K-500. Our team selects the appropriate grade based on your application's mechanical, chemical, and environmental requirements.
What industries do you serve with stainless steel roll forming services?
We serve aerospace, defense, power generation, commercial nuclear, chemical processing, machine manufacturing, agriculture, medical, construction, and gas and petroleum industries. Our quality programs and traceability documentation are specifically structured to meet the procurement and compliance requirements of these demanding sectors.
Does MTS Forge offer in-house heat treatment for stainless steel formed components?
Yes. We perform normalizing heat treatment in-house at our Coatesville, PA facility. This process heats components above their upper critical temperature and allows controlled air cooling, refining grain structure to produce uniform microstructure, improved tensile strength, enhanced toughness, and better machinability — critical for downstream processing or direct application.
What is the advantage of roll forming stainless steel versus machining from bar stock?
Roll forming and shape-making from tooling significantly reduces raw material consumption compared to machining parts from solid bar stock. MTS Forge maintains a large inventory of in-house tooling to produce near-net shapes, which lowers material costs, reduces machining time and labor, and ultimately decreases unit costs while maintaining the same dimensional and mechanical precision.
Can MTS Forge produce stainless steel components to custom specifications?
Absolutely. Custom work is a core capability at MTS Forge. We produce stainless steel components tailored to exact dimensional, material, and performance specifications for both small components and large industrial structures. Our in-house tooling design capability allows us to accommodate unique cross-sections and geometries without requiring customers to supply their own tooling.
What quality certifications does MTS Forge hold for stainless steel forming?
MTS Forge operates under a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program that includes Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 certifications. These programs ensure full material and process traceability from raw material receipt through final inspection, satisfying the rigorous documentation and compliance requirements of aerospace, defense, and commercial nuclear customers.
Does MTS Forge provide rough machining after the roll forming or forging process?
Yes. Our in-house rough machining service is applied directly after forming or forging to bring stainless components to near-net shape. We remove forging flash, surface irregularities, and dimensional excess, allowing customers to receive parts that are ready for heat treatment, inspection, or final application — without sourcing a separate machining vendor.
Where is MTS Forge located, and what areas do you serve?
MTS Forge is headquartered at 151 Greenbelt Dr, Coatesville, PA 19320. We manufacture exclusively in the United States and serve customers across Pennsylvania, Iowa, Kentucky, Texas, and beyond. Our primary customer base includes manufacturers and procurement teams across aerospace, defense, power generation, and industrial manufacturing sectors nationwide.