Deformation of Metals

Deformation of metals is one of the key manufacturing processes for adding value in secondary operations. Deformation as a process evolved soon after metal refinement in ancient times to shape tools and other functional parts. With the dawn of the second Industrial Age, the availability of localized power sources allowed for the development of more standardized automated processes for metal deformation, such as forging, stamping, drawing, and extrusion. These processes gave rise to high-value, standardized components for construction, vehicles, and consumer goods.