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Open Die Steel Forgings

Cromdane Steel, Inc. is an open die steel forging supplier with over 40 years of manufacturing experience. We pride ourselves on our quality and quick delivery of open die steel forgings.

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Why Choose Open Die Forging?

In open die steel forging, a hammer strikes and deforms the workpiece, which is placed on a stationary anvil. Open die steel forging gets its name from the fact that the dies (the surfaces that are in contact with the workpiece) do not enclose the workpiece, allowing it to flow except where contacted by the dies. The operator, therefore, needs to orient and position the workpiece to get the desired shape.

Open die steel forging is an important technique for many types of manufacturing. It allows rough and finished shapes of many different steel grades. This type of forging is typically used for very large workpieces; we can supply forged parts up to 300,000 pounds.

Open Die Forging Benefits

  • Reduces chance of voids
  • Obtains better fatigue resistance
  • Improved microstructure
  • Continuous grain flow
  • Finer grain size
  • Greater strength
  • Less material waste
  • Cost savings

Industries & Applications

Open die forged parts are commonly used in the oil and gas, aerospace, mining and construction industries. High-pressure equipment especially benefits from the tough internal structure created in the open die forging process.

There is no end to the shapes and parts that can be created using open die forging, some examples include:

  • Ring
  • Cylinder
  • Solid
  • Discs
  • Hubs
  • Blocks
  • Shafts
  • Sleeves
  • Flats
  • Hexes
  • Rounds
  • Plate
  • Custom shapes
  • Blow out preventers

We Specialize in Quality Standards

Quality Assured

Quality Assured

We offer the most advanced traceability and quality control processes available that meet or exceed all recognized standards in the steel industries.
Quick Service

Quick Service

Cromdane Steel remains committed to meeting and exceeding our customers delivery requirements, realizing our performance affects several aspects of our customers success.
Customer Service

Customer Service

Our Goal is Customer Satisfaction through repetitive sales by continuous improvement within the Quality Management System.
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Why Choose Cromdane Steel?

At Cromdane Steel, Inc, we meet stringent customer specifications with short lead times and quick turnarounds. We provide prompt and professional customer service from time of quotation to actual shipment of the order while maintaining our API Q1 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications. Additionally, all mill purchased material is sourced from North America.

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Our Quality Product Standard

Since 1982 Cromdane Steel has been a customer focused steel distributor furnishing quality alloy steel bar at competitive prices. All mill purchased material is sourced from North America.

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Contact Information

713-896-8295
6134 Cunningham -
Houston, Texas 77041 USA
713-896-9551