Forges

Forging Productivity with Waterjet

Forging is widely used to manufacture high-strength metal parts such as turbine blades or landing gears. The forging process generates a burr (also called flash) – excess material that needs to be removed to obtain the final shape of the part.

For parts made of titanium or other super alloys, this de-flashing operation can become a real challenge, especially with the increasing need for safety and automation. The Aquarese WJM and other advanced waterjet cutting solutions, including adaptive cutting features, precisely trim burrs, producing a part very close to net shape. This process eliminates or minimizes cumbersome additional finishing operations, like grinding.

No matter the material, the thickness, or the shape of the part, waterjet Liquid Force™ is the most versatile cutting tool for this post-forging operation.