Open die forging is a metalworking process that shapes hot metal by hammering or pressing it between two simple, flat, or slightly contoured dies. Unlike closed die forging, the dies do not fully enclose the workpiece, allowing the metal to deform and flow in all directions. This technique is used to produce large or custom-shaped components like shafts, rings, and cylinders, and results in improved mechanical properties like increased strength and fatigue resistance.














