AFRC helps derisk radial forging technology

Posted on 3 Aug 2017 by Jonny Williamson

The University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre has made a £2.3m investment in a new radial forge as it seeks to enhance the competitiveness of the UK manufacturing.

Radial forges are much more common in Germany and Austria, where they are frequently used in manufacturing parts for the automotive industry – image courtesy of AFRC. The AFRC has purchased a radial forge from Austrian machining company, GFM GmbH, which it describes as being the only machine of its kind…

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