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Forging
Forging- is the process of using pressure
to shape metal.
Forging
In some forging techniques the metal is
heated ( but not to the melting point ) to
make it easier to shape.
Hand Forging is one of the many aspects
of this metal shaping technique and was in
use long before written records were kept.
Equipment for Hand Forging
Forge
The Forge is used to heat the metal prior to
forging.
It may be fired by gas or coal however gas is