Discs
Anderson Shumaker can produce discs in sizes from 3” up to 38” up to 1500# max. Individually upset forged discs improve strength by compressing the grain structure in both directions. This process produces directional grain flow, which gives strength and ductility that is not found in bar or plate stock.
On bar product, the center of the bar is the least worked, leaving coarse grains. This can lead to premature failure in certain applications. By individually upset forging the disc, the center of the material receives equal compression, leaving the grain in the center of the disc with a refined grain structure. Anderson Shumaker offers short lead times and no minimum requirement. Some grades can be shipped in several days.
304 stainless upset forged discs
Machined discs
Disc being forged