Always Forging Forward

Forming, heating, and process control innovations accelerated significantly in the middle and later years of the century, starting with the manufacturing imperatives introduced by World War II and the Cold War. Here are some views of that progress.

Robert Brooks

April 18, 2013

In the previous installment, Early Innovations Drove Forging Forward, we highlighted various technologies in the development of the forging process, and in the early part of the 20^th Century—processes that shaped the industry during the early decades of the Forging Industry Association.

Here are some views of that progress.

About the Author

Robert Brooks

Editor/Content Director - Endeavor Business Media

Robert Brooks has been a business-to-business reporter, writer, editor, and columnist for more than 20 years, specializing in the primary metal and basic manufacturing industries. His work has covered a wide range of topics including process technology, resource development, material selection, product design, workforce development, and industrial market strategies, among others.

Currently, he specializes in subjects related to metal component and product design, development, and manufacturing—including castings, forgings, machined parts, and fabrications.

Brooks is a graduate of Kenyon College (B.A. English, Political Science) and Emory University (M.A. English.)