Forging Force Calculator

Calculate required forging force for open-die and closed-die forging operations using slab analysis.

Diameter (or equivalent) of the forging.
mm
Current height of the workpiece.
mm
Material flow stress at forging temp. Steel@1100°C: 80-150 MPa.
MPa
Dry: 0.3-0.5, Lubricated: 0.1-0.2.

Results

Forging Force-kN
Forging Force-tonnes
Avg Contact Pressure-MPa
Contact Area-mm²
References: Altan — Metal Forming; ASM Handbook Vol. 14