Metal Casting Vs. Forging: Why so different?

Metal Casting Vs. Forging: Why so different?

Metal Casting vs. Forging

Metal castings are mistaken for forged pieces of blacksmith works.

Forging

Forging is the process of taking metals and forming/shaping them by hammering, pressing or rolling. A blacksmith starts with a piece of metal stock

Cold Forging
Hot Forging
Tempering