Key features

FOBS™® is available in 6082, 6063, 6060 and other alloy variants and offers advantages in comparison to coiled cast forging stock:

• No heat treatment required after forging
• No interstage annealing necessary
• No porosity - absence of internal defects
• High forging productivity due to fine surface quality and tight tolerances
• Superior forgeability as more complex parts can be formed due to small grain size
• Unusual shapes for flashless forging
• Smooth surface after forging without additional machining or polishing
• Allows directional high-strength properties for optimal performance of the forged part
• Superior artificial-aging properties and elongation
• High fatigue strength
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Various coil sizes (ranging from 500kg to 2500kg)

FOBS™® has a small and uniform grain structure, which ensures good repetitive forging characteristics and is optimal for high-load products. FOBS™® offers superior heat treatment properties and a combination of high strength and good fatigue properties.