A unique diversity of know-how
Engineering
Setforge Engineering is the technical support company serving all Setforge Group sites. Our mission is to develop initiatives, facilitate cross-site collaboration, and build the skills our companies need to stay competitive. With extensive expertise and a position as an innovation driver within the group, we have become an essential partner for day-to-day operations.
Our team consists of engineers with diverse backgrounds in forging and machining, covering process engineering, metallurgy, simulation, structural analysis, and composite materials. We operate as both intervention specialists and long-term partners, responding quickly to technical needs across the group while also offering our expertise to external clients seeking support from a center of excellence.
A team of experts
Our team of engineers brings deep expertise across the complete forging and machining value chain. From metallurgical science to advanced digital technologies, we combine traditional forging knowledge with cutting-edge innovation.
Whether you need support for a specific technical challenge or a comprehensive engineering partnership, our multidisciplinary expertise ensures optimal solutions for your forging and machining operations.
Design Support
Complex Part Development & Optimization
Within each Setforge company, design offices operate independently but call upon Setforge Engineering for specific and complex design support. Our forge experts intervene early in the product development cycle to ensure parts are optimized for forging while meeting customer requirements.
Key Capabilities
Quotation phase support to identify optimal forging solutions within the group and ensure competitive positioning
Part design and geometry optimization to improve forgeability, reduce weight, and enhance mechanical properties
Complete development and industrialization studies including process definition and tooling design
Advanced phase studies for complex products or innovative forging processes requiring specialized expertise
Machining
Specialized Manufacturing Expertise
As forging specialists, we understand forge tolerances and forge plans, but machining represents a distinct craft requiring dedicated expertise. The strategic development of machining capabilities within Setforge Group enables us to provide integrated solutions and increased value to customers.
Key Capabilities
Quotation assistance for machining operations including cost analysis and technical feasibility assessment
Commissioning support and production ramp-up guidance to ensure smooth integration of new machining processes
Continuous improvement guidance focusing on cycle time reduction, quality enhancement, and tool life optimization
Customized support programs specifically adapted to each Setforge company's unique production requirements and constraints
Metallurgy
Complete Material Science Mastery
Metallurgical expertise represents the core foundation of Setforge Engineering's capabilities, covering the complete spectrum from shot peening to heat treatment and steel knowledge. Our specialists intervene throughout the entire product lifecycle, providing critical support both upstream during development and downstream during troubleshooting.
Key Capabilities
Raw material selection and specifications validation to ensure optimal forgeability and final part performance
Mechanical properties achievement and comprehensive testing including tensile, hardness, and microstructure analysis
Heat treatment process optimization covering normalization, quenching, tempering, and annealing operations
Advanced failure analysis, wear characterization, and technical dispute resolution using cutting-edge analytical methods
Additional Capabilities
Innovation-Driven Support Services
Beyond core forging expertise, we provide specialized engineering services with a unified objective: leverage innovation to drive operational efficiency. From custom tooling development to enterprise-wide digital systems, our multidisciplinary team supports continuous improvement initiatives across all forging operations.
Key Capabilities
Tool holder and special tooling development including mechanical assemblies, fixtures, and custom press equipment
Quality problem expertise and systematic resolution using root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
CAD license management and technical support across Setforge companies ensuring design software standardization
PLM system deployment and administration for centralized product information and documentation management
Supporting Setforge
Innovation
We facilitate critical knowledge sharing and standardization across Setforge sites, providing technical assistance, decision support, and continuous improvement programs adapted to each site's specific needs, whether launching major projects or optimizing ongoing operations.
As the primary technical driver for the entire Setforge Group, Setforge Engineering operates at the forefront of innovation. We spearhead the integration of Smart Factory technologies into daily operations across all Setforge companies, pioneering the adoption of digitalization, artificial intelligence, collaborative robotics, and augmented and virtual reality solutions.
Expertise at your service
Years of daily work alongside Setforge Group companies have forged our expertise. We don't just understand forging theory, we know how production floors actually operate, what challenges arise in real manufacturing conditions, and what solutions work in practice. This accumulated field experience, gained across multiple companies and diverse forging applications, gives us a pragmatic approach that external clients find invaluable.
When we work with external clients, we bring this field-tested expertise to every project, from initial feasibility studies through production ramp-up and ongoing optimization.
How we can help you
CO-DEVELOPMENT
Let's develop a new project together from scratch, from development through industrialization. We work as an extension of your team throughout the product lifecycle.
Expertise
• Material selection and part geometry optimization
• Concurrent engineering and industrialization
• Heat treatment specification and supplier development
• ...
TECHNICAL CONSULTING & TRAINING
Comprehensive support and skill development for your teams on software, production techniques, and Smart Factory technologies.
Expertise
• Advanced forging process consulting and software training (CAD/CAM/FEA/Forge simulation)
• Process optimization, troubleshooting and testing/validation programs
• Equipment selection and customized training programs for your teams
• ...
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