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For over a century, Setforge has mastered the art and science of forging across multiple techniques, processes and materials. We support our customers from prototype development through high-volume production, adapting our approach at every stage. Our integrated manufacturing capabilities span the complete production cycle, working with steel grades, stainless steel, aluminium, titanium, and superalloys.

This material versatility, combined with our commitment to innovation alongside our clients, enables us to develop forged components that push technical boundaries and meet the evolving demands of critical industries. 

Our way of working

Engineering excellence

Co-development

Our metallurgical and design experts work alongside your R&D from day one, improving forgeability, reducing weight and lowering cost without compromising performance.

Full capabilities

Prototype to high volume

One partner from first prototype to high-volume serial production. Parts from 0.1 to 1,500 kg across all closed-die forging technologies and materials.

Experienced and stable team

Quality excellence

Our quality system is built around OEM requirements, with full traceability and consistent defect prevention. On-time worldwide delivery and attentive service are in our DNA.

Customer centric

A 360° approach

Engineering, Tooling, Machining, Heat treatment and more … in-house or through our certified partners. One point of contact, one quality standard.

MATERIAL EXPERTISE

From carbon and low alloy steels to nickel-based superalloys, titanium grades, and aluminium series, our forging capabilities span a broad range of materials, each selected and processed to meet the specific demands of the applications we serve. Steel procurement is handled by our specialists at Approforge, ensuring consistent quality and traceability from raw material to finished part.

The table below reflects the grades we regularly work with, though our experience extends beyond this list depending on project requirements. 

Alloy Type Typical Grades Forged
Carbon Steels C16, C20, C35, C45, C50, C60…
Structural Steels S235, S355, ...
Low-alloy Steels 25CrMo4, 42CrMo4 (AISI 4140), 18CrNiMo7-6, 34CrNiMo6, ...
Manganese Steels 16MnCr5, 20MnCr5, 27MnCr5, ...
Microalloyed steels 38MnV6, 38MnVS6, ...
Bearing Steels 100Cr6, ...
Aluminum Series 1XXX, 2XXX (2024, 2018, 2618…), 4XXX, 5XXX, 6XXX (6061, 6082…), 7XXX (7010, 7050, 7175…)
Austenitic Stainless Steels 304, 304L, 316, 316L, …
Martensitic or Ferritic Stainless Steels 410, 420, 430, 440, 15-5PH, 17-4PH, …
Titanium TA6V, Ti6Al4V, ...

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PURCHASING

Approforge unites expert buyers combining procurement strategy and technical know‑how to deliver practical, reliable sourcing, cost management, and supplier development solutions for Setforge operations and external clients around the industry.

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RESPONSIBLE
SOURCING

Our supplier approach builds long-term, value‑driven partnerships grounded in shared commitments to innovation, ethics, and sustainability, ensuring strategic, collaborative procurement that enhances performance and creates lasting positive impact across our industrial ecosystem.

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OUR FORGING PROCESSES

Setforge forges parts from 0.1 kg to 1,500 kg across the full range of closed-die forging processes. A breadth of capability that is, quite simply, unique in the market. From prototype to high-volume automotive production, our approach goes well beyond the forge itself: we work alongside our customers from the earliest stages of co-development through to finishing operations, covering every step of the journey from design intent to finished part. 

Deep dive into the geometries we forge !

hot forging parts

HOT FORGING
From 0.2 kg to 1500 kg
Suitable for a wide range of complex shapes. Max weight: Steel 1500 kg | Stainless Steel 1400 kg | Ti and Ni-based 200 kg.

Electrical upsetting parts

ELECTRICAL UPSETTING
From 0.1 kg to 200 kg
Long parts with flange up to 1200 mm length, flanged diameter up to 450 mm and initial bar diameter up to 130 mm.

Upset forging parts

UPSET FORGING
From 2 kg to 600 kg
Long parts with complex head geometry up to 5000 mm length, head diameter up to 400 mm and initial bar diameter up to 170 mm.

Parts made by cold forging

COLD FORGING
From 0.3 kg to 25 kg
Various shafts or long parts with max diameter up to 120 mm and 800 mm length.

Forged parts by hot extrusion process

HOT EXTRUSION
Up to 1500 kg
Tubular and shaft profile, straight or shaped, with or without hot piercing with O/D max 500 mm and length max 1700 mm.

Aluminum forging parts

ALUMINUM FORGING
From 0.1 kg to 200 kg
Suitable for a wide range of complex shapes in serie 1XXX to serie 7XXX depending on shape geometry.

Warm forging parts

WARM FORGING
Up to 4 kg
Various parts with diameter up to 130 mm and length up to 450 mm.

Parts made by ring rolling process

RING ROLLING
Up to 12 kg
Rings and crowns with various cross section geometries up to 250 mm diameter.

A 360° APPROACH

Over the years, we have developed genuine expertise across every discipline that a forged component requires: from early-stage engineering and tooling design to heat treatment and machining operations. Each of these capabilities has been built up through real industrial experience, working closely with OEMs, international Tier 1 suppliers, and machining partners. The result is a partner who understands the full chain, anticipates the constraints at each step, and stays involved from the first technical discussion to the final delivery. 

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ENGINEERING

Setforge Engineering provides technical support across all group sites, combining expertise in forging, metallurgy, and simulation. Our engineers act as both an internal innovation driver and an external center of excellence.

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TOOLING

We manage the full tooling lifecycle in-house, from FEM simulation to CNC machining, ensuring optimal die performance, shorter lead times, and process-specific customization.

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HEAT TREATMENT

Through precisely controlled heating and cooling cycles, we eliminate internal stresses and optimize microstructure to deliver the exact strength, durability, and dimensional stability your components require.

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MACHINING

Setforge manages the complete forge-to-finish process internally or with selected partners, bringing components to final dimensions and surface finish while offering faster development cycles and a simplified supply chain.

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PARTNER TO THE WORLD'S LEADING
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS

Our parts are critical components in cars, trucks, trains, commercial aircraft, agricultural tractors, excavators, bulldozers, and power generation systems. We've earned the trust of major OEMs and tier-1 suppliers by delivering consistent quality, meeting tight tolerances, and respecting delivery schedules year after year.

As industries transition toward electrification and cleaner technologies, we're working alongside our partners to develop the next generation of components. From electric vehicle powertrains to hybrid construction equipment, we're helping engineer solutions that perform while reducing environmental impact. 

Automotive
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Trucks
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Agriculture
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Defence
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Railway
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Energy
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Oil & Gas
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Textile
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Industrial Valves
Industrial Valves
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Helicopter
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Marine
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Hydrogen
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Material Handling
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Roller Coaster
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Ropeway
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Medical
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