15 Casting Processes + 15 Forging Processes + 13 Material Categories
CastingForgingSource offers a complete range of casting and forging products manufactured by our network of 50+ certified Indian suppliers. From precision investment castings weighing 10 grams to massive open-die forgings up to 135,000 kg, we have the processes and materials to meet your specifications.
India is the world's 3rd largest casting producer and 2nd largest forging producer. Our manufacturing partners offer ISO 9001, PED, CE, AS9100, and IATF 16949 certifications to meet the most demanding quality requirements across automotive, aerospace, oil & gas, power generation, and industrial machinery sectors.
Explore our three main product categories
15 casting processes including sand casting, investment casting, die casting, centrifugal casting, and specialty processes for diverse applications.
15 forging processes including open-die, closed-die, ring rolling, upset forging, and specialized techniques for superior strength.
13 material categories covering ferrous and non-ferrous metals, alloys, and high-performance superalloys for demanding applications.
15 specialized casting processes organized into 5 families
Green sand, no-bake (air set), shell mold, and V-process casting for versatile applications from prototypes to high-volume production.
Lost wax, ceramic mold, plaster mold, and PICS (3D printed shell) technology for precision components with excellent surface finish.
High-pressure (HPDC), low-pressure (LPDC), vacuum, gravity, and squeeze casting for high-volume aluminum, zinc, and magnesium parts.
True centrifugal casting for pipes, tubes, bushings, cylinder liners, and rings with excellent density and no porosity.
Continuous casting for billets/slabs and full mold (evaporative pattern) casting for complex shapes with internal passages.
15 forging processes delivering 26% greater strength than castings
Open-die/smith forging, cogging, and press forging for large shafts, cylinders, rollers, and custom shapes with improved grain structure.
Impression die, drop forging, precision/net-shape, and counterblow forging for automotive, aerospace, and industrial components.
Seamless rolled rings for bearings, flanges, gears, turbine rings, and pressure vessel components with excellent circumferential grain flow.
Upset forging (heading), rotary/orbital, radial, and swaging for fasteners, valves, shafts, and tubes with high production rates.
Hot forging (950-1250°C), warm forging (750-950°C), and cold forging (room temp) for different property and tolerance requirements.
Selection guide to help you choose the right manufacturing process for your application
| Factor | Casting | Forging |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | Good, with random grain structure | Superior (26% greater), with aligned grain flow |
| Fatigue Resistance | Moderate | Excellent - ideal for cyclic loading |
| Porosity | Possible (depends on process) | None - solid metal throughout |
| Shape Complexity | Excellent - complex geometries possible | Limited by die design |
| Internal Cavities | Possible with cores | Not possible |
| Size Range | Virtually unlimited (sand casting) | Limited by press capacity |
| Tooling Cost | Lower (especially sand casting) | Higher (precision dies) |
| Unit Cost (High Vol) | Varies by process | Generally lower at volume |
| Best Applications | Complex shapes, large parts, prototype to medium volume | Safety-critical, high-stress, fatigue-critical parts |
Not sure which process is right for your application? Our technical team provides free consultation.
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CastingForgingSource specializes in manufacturing custom OEM components to your exact specifications. Whether you have complete engineering drawings or just a concept, our technical team and manufacturing partners can help bring your design to production.
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Casting involves pouring molten metal into a mold to create a shape, while forging uses compressive force to deform solid metal. Key differences:
Choose casting for complex geometries; choose forging for safety-critical, high-stress applications.
India offers 15+ casting processes including:
Weight ranges from 10 grams to 5,000+ kg with tolerances as tight as ±0.1%.
We offer 15 forging processes:
Yes, we specialize in build-to-print manufacturing for custom OEM components. We accept drawings in:
Our services include design review, DFM analysis, material selection, prototyping, first article inspection, PPAP documentation, and full production runs. Submit your drawings for a quotation within 24-48 hours.
We work with 13 material categories:
Visit our Materials page for complete specifications and grade equivalents.
Share your casting or forging requirements and receive a detailed quotation within 24-48 hours. Our technical team reviews every inquiry.