Intro: 

Alloy forgings contain steel and alloys, such as nickel, to produce desired properties. These steel alloys do not contain carbon. Forging is a process by which a metal is heated and given a particular shape by an application of an appropriate compressive force, typically applied using a power hammer or a press. The forging process creates a sophisticated structure that improves the physical properties of the metal. Forged alloy steel is considerably stronger and more ductile than castings.