Lenape Forged Products, Corp.

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• What's a Forging?
• Why use a Forging?
• What kind of metal can be forged?
• Do I have to pay a lot for tooling?
• Does Lenape Forged Products, Corp. do anything else?
• How do I get to Lenape Forged Products, Corp.?

What’s a forging?

A forging is a piece of metal that has been formed, usually, but not always heated, into a shape through the application of pressure. Deformation produces a wrought structure.

Note that this is different from the casting process in which metal is liquefied, and then poured into a mold which dictates its shape when cooled. Deformation produces a wrought structure with improved properties and strength.

Forged metal parts, or forgings, can be found in applications too numerous to list. Lenape Forged Products, Corp.’s markets range from Aerospace to Submarines and from Defense to R&D. Contact Lenape Forged Products, Corp. Sales for more details.

Why use a forging?

The forging process enhances the properties of a metal by orienting grain flow to provide greater strength where desired. These improved properties mean that a forged part can do the same job as a casting, but with less material. Weight savings can also be achieved by combining parts, and eliminating the need for fasteners or welds.

Forgings are also much more reliable than castings because the material is never re-melted, and therefore, there is no opportunity to introduce impurities or voids. In fact, the forging process can actually improve the material. Defects formed in the casting process can actually be worked out of the material. For more detailed information talk to Lenape Sales at (610) 793-5090.

What kind of metal can be forged?

Lenape Forged Products, Corp. can produce forged parts in a wide variety of metals, including, but certainly not limited to, carbon, alloy and stainless steels, aluminum, titanium, copper and brass as well as a wide variety of custom alloys. Contact Lenape to see what experience we have with your material.

Do I have to pay a lot for tooling?

No, Lenape Forged Products, Corp. maintains a tremendous number of tooling components that we can combine at a minimal cost to forge your part. This “Modular Die” approach is ideal for limited production runs, R&D applications, or anytime a design is subject to revision such as in prototyping.

Custom dies can certainly be designed and manufactured at Lenape Forged Products, Corp. to optimize the forging process and minimize machining requirements that can be more cost effective at larger quantities. Talk to Lenape Forged Products, Corp. Sales to discuss your application.

Does Lenape Forged Products, Corp. do anything else?

In addition to forging, Lenape Forged Products, Corp. can provide heat treating, machining, and testing, all in-house. Contact Sales to discuss your needs.

How do I get to Lenape Forged Products, Corp.?

From the Philadelphia Airport

Exit airport and follow signs for route 95 South

Take route 322 West (not East – both exit together but split)

Turn Left on to route 1 South

Turn Right on to route 202 North

Turn Left on to route 926 West

Cross bridge over the Brandywine River, then turn right onto Pocopson Road

Travel approx. 8/10mi – Sales and Engineering is to your left, plant is on your right. For Plant lobby turn right at the stop sign.

From Baltimore Washington International Airport

Exit airport and follow signs for route 195 West

Take route 95 North

Take exit #8 from route 95 onto route 202 North for West Chester

Turn Left onto route 926 West

Cross bridge over the Brandywine River,

Then turn right onto Pocopson Road

Travel approx. 8/10mi – Sales and Engineering is to your left, plant is on your right. For Plant lobby turn right at the stop sign.

From PA Turnpike Eastbound (i.e. from Pittsburgh)

Take PA Turnpike exit #23 and follow signs for route 100 South

Follow directions for route 202 South

Turn Right onto route 926 West

Cross bridge over the Brandywine River,

Then turn right onto Pocopson Road

Travel approx. 8/10mi – Sales and Engineering is to your left, plant is on your right. For Plant lobby turn right at the stop sign.

From PA Turnpike Westbound (i.e. From New Jersey)

Take PA Turnpike exit #24 and follow signs for route 202 South

Turn Right onto route 926 West

Cross bridge over the Brandywine River,

Then turn right onto Pocopson Road

Travel approx. 8/10mi – Sales and Engineering is to your left, plant is on your right. For Plant lobby turn right at the stop sign.