The innovative manufacturing method will reduce product and manufacturing cost compared to existing methods, enabling customer in defence, aerospace, and IGT to use innovative technology to reduce their produce costs as well as improve material properties.
Following installation of the new machine, IFA will continue to work with the Advanced Forging Research Centre, to build on previous work completed on the machine to further develop the forging technology.
Commenting on the machine, business development manager Mick Carlisle said: “Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd. are delighted to add this new machine to our existing forging capabilities.
“IFA prides itself on being able to offer its customers an innovative manufacturing method, and the new RFN200T machine offers a high quality product, customer focus, and a high degree of flexibility. I look forward to working with our customers using this exciting new technology.”
Independent Forgings & Alloys Ltd is a privately owned SME based in Sheffield UK. It produces open & closed die high integrity semi-finished forgings for multiple sectors including aerospace & defence.
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