Processes
W.H.Tildesley can provide the complete solution for your drop forged heritage component requirements
Drop forged components from 25grm up to 75kg net weight
We can forge in a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials ranging from standard carbon & alloy steels, to stainless, duplex, non-ferrous, and superalloys.
Our drop forging process is fully supported by our other services. Component design, forging feasibility and optimisation through CAD modelling and simulation, in-house tool room for quick turnaround of dies, in-house machine shop for proof or finished machined components.
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Die Manufacture
Forging dies and tooling for heritage projects are produced in-house, guaranteeing quality...
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Drop Forging
Drop forged heritage components from 25 grams up to 75kg net weight, produced in the...
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Forging Simulation
Simulation software ensures we get it right the first time, every time. Our team has a...
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Reverse Engineering
Our Heritage Division can reverse engineer your original components to produce new and...
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3D Scanning
3D Scanning of original heritage components aids the replication process 3D Scanning is...
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3D Printing
A process that enables the production of dimensionally accurate models, typically in PLA...
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3D Design
We provide full engineering support at the component design stage of the forging process....
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Metallurgical Analysis
We have in-house processes that enable us to determine the chemical composition and...
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Machining
Extensive in-house machining capability for proof or finish machined forgings Our...
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Surface Finishing
We can offer several surface finish options for the heritage components we produce. All...
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Heat Treatment
Heat treatment improves the hardness, temperature resistance, ductility, and strength of...
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Replication Guide and Considerations
So, you have a part requiring replication. Fantastic. However, there are a few things to...
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