Forging is a manufacturing process that involves the shaping of metal using localized compressive forces.  The forces are delivered with a hammer (typically a power hammer) or a die. 

The different type of forging process are based on temperature: 

• Cold Forging (a type of cold working)
• Hot Forging (a type of hot working)

Forged parts can range in weight from less than a kilogram to hundreds of metric tons.  Wherever a component requires high strength forging is typically used. 

Typical products that are forged are: 

• Kitchenware
• Hardware
• Hand Tools
• Edged Weapons
• Jewelry