Primary Shaping for High-Strength Components
When component integrity and material density are paramount, Worldwide Sourcing & Solutions (WSS) delivers superior forming solutions. Our forming division consolidates two critical capabilities – Casting and Forging – to produce parts designed to withstand high levels of stress, pressure, and wear.
We work with a vast range of materials, including iron, steel, aluminum alloys, brass, and bronze. Whether you need intricate, lightweight high-accuracy castings or massive, heavy-duty forgings for mining equipment, our team utilizes state-of-the-art equipment to ensure every part meets your exact specifications for strength and durability.
Advanced Casting Capabilities
We specialize in producing high-quality castings that match or surpass even the most challenging specifications. Our experienced technicians utilize a diverse range of processes to suit your volume and tolerance needs.
Comprehensive Casting Processes
We work closely with our clients to determine the optimal method for their specific geometry and volume:
- Sand Casting: Ideal for lower volume, large, or complex parts using iron and steel.
- Investment Casting: Used for producing complex shapes with high accuracy and smooth surface finishes, minimizing the need for secondary machining.
- Die Casting: Perfect for high-volume production of non-ferrous parts (like aluminum) requiring consistent dimensions and thin walls.
Capabilities & Strengths
- Complex Geometries: We excel at producing complex castings, such as cast pipe and intricate pressure-retaining components, that require specialized knowledge to ensure structural integrity.
- Material Versatility: We pour a wide variety of materials including iron, steel, and aluminum alloys.
- Integrated Finishing: We provide value-added services such as tight-tolerance machining and surface finishing on raw castings to deliver a complete component.
Heavy-Duty Forging Solutions
For heavy equipment parts that must withstand extreme operational stress, WSS provides superior forging solutions. Forging refines the grain structure of the metal, resulting in components that are stronger and more impact-resistant than those manufactured by other methods.
Versatile Forging Techniques
We utilize a combination of forging processes to produce custom parts for the most demanding requirements:
- Open Die Forging: Ideal for large, simple shapes and lower volumes where strength is critical.
- Closed Die Forging: Used for complex shapes and higher volume production runs requiring tighter tolerances.
- Roll & Upset Forging: Specialized processes for elongating or increasing the diameter of metal bars, essential for creating shafts, axles, and high-strength fasteners.
Capabilities & Applications
- Massive Range: We have the capacity to produce forgings ranging from 1 lb up to 800 lbs.
- Critical Applications: Our forgings are used extensively in mining, construction, and heavy industrial manufacturing where failure is not an option.
- Precision Geometries: Our state-of-the-art equipment allows us to maintain tight tolerances even on large, high-strength components.
Success Stories: Forming in Action
Our approach focuses on not just making the part, but improving the economics of your supply chain. Here are real-world examples of how our forming solutions drive value.
Case Study: Cast Pipe Conversion
- The Challenge: A customer needed a cost-effective solution for a component weighing 20-55 lbs.
- The Solution: We successfully converted the customer’s redesigned fabricated version into a complete, machined casting.
- The Result: We achieved tight-tolerance machining and true positions, resulting in an 80% cost savings compared to domestic sourcing.
Case Study: High-Pressure Hydraulic Castings
- The Challenge: Producing 40 finished items from 8 base castings (3-14 lbs) that required flawless hydraulic pressure retention.
- The Solution: We implemented a rigorous testing protocol with less than 100ppm fallout and offered a blended pricing model.
- The Result: The customer achieved 40% cost savings (average finished price of $12). This allowed them to perform all low and medium volume work in-house while increasing their margin.
Case Study: High-Pressure Forgings
- The Challenge: Sourcing 14 finished items across a massive weight range (1 lb to 800 lbs) requiring tight tolerance machining.
- The Solution: WSS sourced the raw material cost effectively and provided a blended pricing structure to smooth out volatility.
- The Result: We delivered a 70% customer savings while maintaining strict adherence to the tight tolerances required for the finished assembly.
The WSS Forming Advantage: Advanced Designs and Reliability
Our forming services are defined by our ability to drive down costs while maintaining the strict quality standards required by global OEMs.
- Proactive Design Conversion: We actively identify opportunities to convert costly fabricated assemblies into single-piece castings or forgings. This reduces weight, eliminates failure points, and significantly lowers total manufacturing costs.
- Material & Process Versatility: From aluminum alloys for lightweight needs to carbon steel for heavy impact, we select the optimal forming process (Sand, Investment, or Die) to match your volume and application.
- Mandatory Quality Compliance: Every cast and forged part is subject to our rigorous quality control measures, including ISO 9001 standards and mandatory PPAP documentation, ensuring dimensional accuracy and material integrity.
- Integrated Machining: We don’t just form the part; we finish it. Our ability to perform final machining on cast and forged parts simplifies your supply chain, delivering a component that is ready for assembly.
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