Inventors:
Alvin M. Sabroff - Mentor OH
Samuel C. Chambers - Glasgow KY
James C. Ream - Glasgow KY
Assignee:
Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
B21J 106
Abstract:
A method for precision forging of low to medium carbon level carbon and/or alloy steels is provided. The method include the steps of heating the properly prepared billets (20), preferably in a minimum oxidizing environment (36), to a preselected temperature falling in the range of 0. 68-0. 74, preferably 0. 69-0. 73, of the homologous temperature ratio (HTR) of the billet material and then precision forging the heated billets while at the preselected temperature.