Open die forging, also known as smith forging, blacksmith forging, hand forging, or flat-die forging, is a versatile metal forging technique that doesn’t require specialised tooling. The final shape and dimensions of the forged products depend on the operator’s skill and the equipment used.

This forging process is ideal when a limited number of parts are needed or when the parts are too large to be produced using closed dies. Open die forging is particularly suitable for small quantities, typically less than 100 parts, as designing and manufacturing closed dies for such a small batch can be prohibitively expensive.

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