July, 2024 Archive

Since the aerospace industry’s inception, precision metal forging remains one its most crucial manufacturing methods. At Forge Resources Group (FRG), we specialize in achieving high-strength aerospace parts through our complete closed-die forging solutions. We begin with the highest quality materials – and further refine the physical/mechanical properties through precise forging operations. Backed by more than… [...]

  Forge Resources Group partnered with StraightUp Solar to build solar arrays at our Illinois Forge and Star Freeport locations! ‘Generating clean energy for a brighter future.’ [...]

 In June 2022, we made the decision to purchase an extra furnace for our Heat Treat department. This furnace will allow us to keep more heat treat processes in-house and give a quicker turnaround time for our customers. [...]

FRG acquires Star Manufacturing Company

  With all the forging we do, sometimes it's nice to see what makes the news headlines and what is going on in the manufacturing world. Whether it's articles about forging and manufacturing, industry news, or new technological breakthroughs, this is the page to stay up-to-date on the happenings around the globe in manufacturing. Check… [...]

            According to the 2013 National Safety Council Injury Facts, over 100,000 manufacturing employees experience a work-related job injury each year. If a critical piece of equipment must go offline because the operator suffered an injury, the operational and financial consequences can be extensive and felt long after the operator… [...]

          Closed- Die Forgings. Open Die Forgings. Hot form, cold form, warm form. A lot of terms can be thrown around when talking about steel forging. You might have an idea of what forging is, but don't know exactly what it is. The video below is a fantastic resource to get a… [...]

- May 16, 2018 Hazards in the workplace and employee safety are always on a plant manager’s mind, including what can be done to prevent workplace injury. A significant factor towards enticing employees to work for you is providing a safe environment to work in and the promise of support if something should happen. With… [...]

After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Isoroku Yamamoto is quoted  saying, “I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with terrible resolve.” And indeed, Pearl Harbor was the push the United States needed to officially enter World War 2 and awaken the manufacturing powerhouse that the United States… [...]

    Why Closed-Die Forging Makes the Most Sense -04/19/18     Open, closed, upset, ring roll, hot, cold, warm; there is a wide variety of processes that forging materials can use to manufacture parts for today's consumers and enterprises. However, there is one manufacturing process that stands out among them all for value, time,… [...]