With the continuous innovation of forging technology, we have made breakthroughs in the performance, specifications and application of aluminum alloy forgings to meet the needs of high precision, light weight and high strength.
The research and development of high-end forgings has enhanced our forging capabilities and demonstrated our strength in aerospace, rail transportation and other fields. In the future, we will continue to promote technological innovation and provide stronger, larger and more precise forging solutions.
High-End Aluminum Forging Products and Sizes
Available aluminum forging alloys: 6061, 6082, 2024, 2219, 2618, 7050, 7075 and other project-specified grades. Review alloy options.
Forging routes: open-die forging, closed-die forging, ring forging and related hot or cold processes selected according to component geometry and production requirements. See forging selection FAQs.
Custom forging forms: large rings, forged discs, forged shafts, blocks, forged tubes and drawing-based special shapes. Sizes and heat-treatment conditions are reviewed against the selected alloy and manufacturing route.
Value-added services: heat treatment, rough or finish CNC machining, dimensional inspection and project-specific surface finishing (including anodizing) or documentation.
Chalco forging product size range reference:
| Product name | Alloy series | Size (mm) | Specification | |
| Free Forgings | Forging Block | 1XXX series-8XXX series | (50～5000)*(50～2000)*(50～1000) | AMS4127; AMS4133; AMS4143; AMS4144 And other customer requirements |
| Forging cake | 1XXX series-8XXX series | ∅100～ ∅2500*20～1000 | ||
| Forged Rods | 1XXX series-8XXX series | ∅25～ ∅1200*100～4000 | ||
| Forged Ring | 1XXX series-8XXX series | ∅500～ ∅2500*50～1200 | ||
| Forged back extrusion tube | Anti-squeeze tube | 1XXX series-8XXX series | ∅150～ ∅735*300～2400 | |
| Forged pipe | 1XXX series-8XXX series | ∅500～ ∅1200*800～1500 | ||
| Die forgings | Die forgings | 1XXX series-8XXX series | Customized according to customer needs | |
The dimensions above are reference product ranges, not a universal size guarantee for every alloy, temper or forging route. Share your required section, weight and inspection specification for project review.
Custom Aluminum Forging Parts and Product Examples
Chalco supplies high-end aluminum forgings for large structural parts, complex ring and tube geometries, and custom machining blanks. Product examples below show available forging forms, alloy options and representative project dimensions.
For OEM and engineering procurement, our team can review drawing requirements, material grade, production route, heat treatment, machining allowance and inspection criteria before quotation.
Large Aluminum Forged Rings
Chalco supplies large, thick-wall and custom-shaped aluminum forged rings, with forging methods and machining options matched to project requirements. Explore our forged ring products, rolled ring forging and seamless rolled rings.
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- Lightweight and high strength
- Development and application of high-performance alloys
- Customized precision machining
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Thick wall aluminum forging ring
Alloy: 7075 T6
Size: ∅1900* ∅1200*85mm
Tensile strength: ≥530MPa
Yield strength: ≥450MPa
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Conical aluminum alloy forging ring
Alloy: 6061 T6
Size: ∅2080* ∅1829* ∅1020mm
Tensile strength: ≥320MPa
Application: A certain type of naval project
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Large diameter forging ring
Alloy: 7050 T6
Size: ∅2257*∅2012*90mm
Specification: YS/T479-2005
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Alloy:2024/2A12 T4
Size: ∅3380*∅3300*90mm
Specification: GBn223-84
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Special-shaped aluminum alloy forging ring
Alloy: 6061 T6
Size: ∅1090*∅374*330mm
Specification: YS/T479-2005
Large Aluminum Forged Tubes and Pipes
Chalco supplies aluminum forged tubes and hollow forging blanks for large-diameter and special-shaped requirements. The selection of alloy, wall thickness, hollow-forming route and machining allowance depends on the drawing and inspection requirements.
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- Large-diameter and thick-wall hollow forging blanks
- Drawing-based tube, stepped and special-shaped configurations
- Machining and inspection options matched to project requirements
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6061 T6: ∅334*∅284*690mm
5A06 O: ∅388*∅356*470mm
5083 H112: ∅524*∅481*1988mm
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Large diameter aluminum forged pipe
7A19 T6: ∅556* ∅438*1680mm
6061 T6: ∅710* ∅630*2420mm
6061 T6: ∅834*778*1665mm
Specification: YS/T479-2005
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Large size forged rectangular tube
Alloy: 5A06 O
Size: 300*120*6.0mm
Application: Missile bracket for a certain aircraft carrier
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T-shaped aluminum forged tube
Alloy: 6061 T6
Size: ∅960* ∅780*2150mm
Specification: ASTM B247-2015
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Variable diameter aluminum forged pipe
Alloy: 6061 7050 2024
Size: Customized
Application: aerospace, industrial equipment, marine engineering
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Pillar forging pipe
Alloy: 2024/2A12 T352
Size: Customized
Specification: GBn223-84
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Hydrogen cylinder forging pipe
Size: ∅491*∅490*840mm
Specification: YS/T479-2005
Inner diameter tolerance: -0.5mm~+2.5mm
Straightness: ≤1mm/m
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High precision forged reverse extrusion tube
Alloy: 5083 H112
∅424mm*∅366mm*2220mm (WT 29mm)
∅478mm*∅428mm*1850mm (WT 25mm)
Eccentricity: 1.0mm, straightness 1mm/m
Other Custom Aluminum Forging Products
Aluminum forged rod
Developed towards higher strength, longer length and more complex structure.
Large diameter aluminum alloy short rod
High strength extra long aluminum alloy forged rod
Composite forging rod
Advances in precision forging have improved the dimensional accuracy and mechanical properties of aluminum forging plates.
Extra wide aluminum alloy forging plate
High precision aluminum alloy forging plate
High temperature resistant aviation forging plate
Larger sizes, higher density, excellent mechanical properties, and uniform structure through advanced technology.
Oversized aluminum alloy forgings
High density aluminum alloy forging
High pressure, large diameter, lightweight, and corrosion resistance, offering excellent stability in pipeline and fluid systems.
High pressure large diameter flange
Corrosion resistant composite flange
Aluminum forging disc
Aluminum forging disc is advancing in diameter and homogeneity, with optimized processes enhancing strength, stability, and precision.
Extra large diameter forging disc
Highly homogeneous forging disc
As demand for high-precision, complex shapes grows, customized production of special-shaped aluminum alloy forgings has advanced. This breakthrough is driven by precision die forging, CAD/CAM, multi-axis CNC machining, and advanced heat treatment, ensuring excellent mechanical properties, material efficiency, and accuracy.
From large forged rings and tubes to custom blocks, plates and precision-machined blanks, Chalco supports drawing-based aluminum forging orders. Share your specifications for tailored product and quotation options.
2024 aluminum forging stock for selected aerospace and structural parts.
General-purpose 6061 forgings for machinable structural components.
High-strength 7075 forging options for demanding structural parts.
Forged bars supplied as machining blanks for shafts and mechanical parts.
Aluminum Forging Alloys and Mechanical Properties
Common aluminum forging alloy groups include 2xxx for selected high-strength and temperature-sensitive components, 5xxx for corrosion-resistant applications, 6xxx for machinable structural forgings, and 7xxx for high-strength parts. Final alloy, temper and acceptance criteria depend on the component specification.
| Alloy series | 2000 Series Forging Alloy | 5000 series forging alloy | 6000 series forging alloy | 7000 series forging alloy |
| Alloy | 2011 2014 2017 2024 2124 2219 2618 | 5052 5083 5251 5754 | 6005 6026 6061 6063 6082 6262 | 7010 7050 7068 7075 7175 |
| Features | High strength Lower corrosion resistance Good processability | Excellent corrosion resistance Good weldability High toughness | Excellent overall performance Heat treatment performance Lightweight and durable | Ultra-high strength Good fatigue performance Strong processability |
| Application | Aircraft structural parts High performance auto parts Aircraft engine parts Military equipment parts Missile structural parts Heavy Duty Truck Parts | Ship structure parts Chemical equipment parts Protective Armor Building structural parts Refrigerated transport equipment Pipe flange | Automobile chassis High-speed train structural parts Industrial machinery parts Building door and window frames Aviation pipe fittings Mountaineering and sports equipment | Aircraft landing gear Aerospace load-bearing components High performance bicycle parts Military armor plate High-end motorcycle frames Wind power equipment components |
| Reference table of mechanical properties of main forging alloys | |||||
| Desired Properties | Material | Mechanical Properties | |||
| Alloy | Temper | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Proof Stress (MPa) | Elongation (%) | |
| High Strength | 6061 | T6 | 315 | 275 | 19 |
| 2011 | T8 | 410 | 315 | 15 | |
| 2014 | T6 | 480 | 275 | 22 | |
| 2017 | T4 | 440 | 275 | 22 | |
| Abrasion Resistance | 4032 | T6 | 380 | 315 | 9 |
| High-Temperature Strength | 2618 | T6 | 440 | 370 | 10 |
Mechanical property figures in the reference table are illustrative and must not be treated as guaranteed values for every forging size, test direction or heat-treatment condition. Project quotations and acceptance follow the agreed material specification and inspection requirements.
Aluminum Forging Manufacturing and Quality Control
Chalco supports custom aluminum forging projects with manufacturing, machining and inspection capabilities matched to drawing and quality requirements.
- Forging production: Open-die, closed-die and ring forging for large rings, blocks, discs, shafts and custom components.
- Heat treatment and machining: Temper control, machining allowances, rough machining and precision CNC machining.
- Inspection and quality control: Dimensional inspection, mechanical testing and applicable non-destructive testing.
- Project support: Feasibility review, tooling evaluation, technical documentation and delivery coordination.
Our available forging equipment supports different component sizes and production requirements.
| Forging Press | Screw press | 5,500 tons, 4,100 tons, 2,100 tons |
| Mechanical press | 1,600 tons, 1,300 tons, 1,000 tons (CNC direct drive), 300 tons, 200 tons, 150 tons, 125 tons | |
| Heating Equipment | Induction heating furnaces and electric furnaces | |
| C-Frame Trimmers | 75 tons, 30 tons, 20 tons, 10 tons | |
Equipment selection and available forging sizes depend on the alloy, production method, tooling and project requirements. Beyond aluminum forgings, Chalco also supplies steel, titanium, copper and magnesium alloy forgings to support multi-material projects and consolidated procurement.
Share your forging drawings, material grades and quantities to discuss manufacturing and coordinated supply options.
Aluminum Forging Applications
Chalco supplies high-end aluminum forging parts for aerospace, defense-related equipment, selected nuclear power auxiliary projects, vehicle OEMs and industrial machinery. Product forms and alloy choices are matched to component loads, machining needs and project-specific inspection requirements.
Aerospace Aluminum Forgings
Chalco supplies high-strength aluminum forgings for aircraft, launch vehicles and spacecraft structures. We support large-diameter rings, structural forgings and precision-machined blanks, with attention to strength, weight reduction, dimensional accuracy and inspection requirements. Explore our aerospace forging solutions for component-specific applications.
- Rocket structures: adapter structures, bulkheads, payload adapters, separator rings, barrels, cones, ESPA rings, Y-rings, rideshare structures and large-diameter ring segments.
- Rocket propulsion components: closures, combustion chamber forgings, bushings, domes, nozzles and thrust cones.
- Spacecraft and space stations: bulkheads, tunnels, LIDS adapters, deck forgings and docking adapters.
- Commercial spacecraft: flanges, valve bodies, ejector plates, case forgings, interfaces and bushings.
- Fixed-wing aircraft: engine mounting rings, structural adapters, brake calipers, propeller hubs, landing gear components and transmission-related forgings.
- Rotorcraft: swash plates, transmission forgings and transmission ring gears.
Aluminum Forgings for Defense Projects
Chalco provides custom aluminum alloy forging blanks and structural components for defense-related equipment. Material grades, heat treatment, dimensional tolerances and inspection requirements can be coordinated according to project specifications.
- Armored vehicles: chassis components, suspension brackets, wheels, hubs and structural connectors.
- Naval equipment: structural forgings, steering system components and marine power system parts.
- Military aircraft: fuselage structural parts, engine mounting components, wing brackets and connectors.
- Aerospace and defense structures: cylindrical forgings, shell forgings, rings, cones and structural interfaces.
- Equipment hardware: mounting brackets, housings, connecting components and precision-machined forging blanks.
Aluminum Forgings for Nuclear Power Projects
Chalco supplies custom aluminum forging blanks for selected nuclear power auxiliary equipment and supporting structures. Large-diameter rings, thick-walled forgings and machined components can be produced according to approved material specifications, dimensional requirements and inspection criteria.
- Auxiliary equipment: forged rings, structural connectors, mounting components and custom forging blanks.
- Cooling system support equipment: forged pipe blanks, connecting flanges and structural components where aluminum alloys are specified.
- Storage and handling equipment: thick-walled rings, structural frames and custom forged components.
- Specialized equipment: drawing-based aluminum forgings with project-specific machining, inspection and documentation requirements.
Automotive and Vehicle Aluminum Forgings
Chalco supplies lightweight aluminum forgings for automotive, motorcycle and bicycle manufacturers. Our products support structural strength, weight reduction and dimensional consistency, with custom forging and machining options for OEM production.
- Automotive forgings: forged wheels, support frames, control arms, steering joints, brake calipers, gear levers and pistons.
- Bicycle forgings: triple clamps, seat posts, steerers, suspension tubes, crank arms and brake components.
- Motorcycle forgings: triple clamps, gear hubs, axle brackets, upper and lower clamps, shifters and pedals.
Industrial Equipment Aluminum Forgings
Chalco manufactures aluminum forging blanks and custom components for industrial machinery, mechanical assemblies and equipment hardware. Forging and subsequent machining can be coordinated to meet requirements for strength, dimensional accuracy and batch consistency.
- Moving components: hinges, joints, pulleys and casters.
- Connecting components: latches, brackets and structural connectors.
- Control components: handles, knobs and adjustment parts.
- Mechanical transmission parts: gear blanks and other custom forged components.
Chalco supports drawing-based aluminum forging projects with custom sizes, material selection, heat treatment, machining and inspection. Send your drawings or specifications for a tailored quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Aluminum Forgings
What is the difference between open-die and closed-die aluminum forging?
Open-die forging is commonly used for large rings, discs, blocks and low-volume custom blanks. Closed-die forging is better suited to repeatable shaped components, particularly when production volumes justify tooling costs. Chalco can review drawings to identify a suitable forging route. Selecting among these routes is part of the broader aluminum forging process, in which geometry, material and production volume influence the manufacturing plan.
Can Chalco manufacture custom aluminum forging parts from drawings?
Yes. Chalco supports drawing-based aluminum forgings, including rings, discs, shafts, blocks and special-shaped components. Alloy selection, dimensions, forging method, heat treatment, CNC machining and inspection requirements can be coordinated according to project specifications.
Which aluminum alloys are available for high-strength forgings?
Chalco supplies aluminum forgings in alloys such as 2024, 2219, 2618, 6061, 6082, 7050 and 7075. Selection depends on strength requirements, operating conditions, component geometry, heat treatment and applicable material specifications.
How do aluminum forgings compare with aluminum castings?
Forgings are often selected for load-bearing components requiring controlled mechanical properties and structural integrity. Castings may be preferable for intricate geometries or shapes that are difficult to forge. The final choice depends on material grade, component design, production quantity, machining requirements and cost.
What information is needed to quote custom aluminum forgings?
Please provide drawings or component dimensions, alloy and temper requirements, estimated order quantity, application, and applicable material or inspection specifications. Chalco can evaluate forging feasibility, machining requirements and available supply options before quotation.
Order Custom Aluminum Forgings from Chalco
Chalco supplies custom aluminum forgings for OEM manufacturers, engineering projects and industrial procurement. From large forged rings and blocks to precision-machined forging blanks, we coordinate material selection, forging production, heat treatment, machining and quality inspection according to project requirements.
Send us your drawings, alloy specifications, dimensions, quantity and inspection requirements. Our team will review manufacturing feasibility, available supply options and quotation details to support your purchasing decision.
Send your drawings, alloy, dimensions, quantity and inspection requirements for a project-specific quotation. We can review available manufacturing routes and supply options.
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