Forging
Expanding Forging Capabilities for High-Performance Alloys
Pro-Roll recently announced their expansion into forging processes for a wide range of materials which include:
Steels (Carbon & Low Alloy)
Cobalt Alloys
Stainless Steels (Austenitic, Martensitic, Ferritic, Super Austenitic, Duplex, Precipitation Hardening Grades)
Titanium
Nickel Alloys
Shaped sections (Rounds, Flats, Squares) are offered for subcontract/toll working conversion of customer material, or as part of a full-supply process. Additionally, in 2026, Pro-Roll has plans to install a 1500T open die press, capable of producing bars/forgings up to a weight of 5 Tonnes.
Our current Press/Forging Facility includes:
1000 Tonne Open-Die Forging Press – Capable of producing bars and shafts up to a weight of 2-3 Tonnes
GFM SX-16 Radial Forging Machine – Capable of producing close tolerance forged section shapes from an envelope of 160 mm down to 30 mm
FORGING
Press Forging Facility
Press Forging is undertaken in the following ranges:
Press Forging Size Ranges:
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Bar Size Range
Rounds 140mm – 400mm Squares 120mm – 400mm Flats 120mm x 50mm x 75mm -
Ingot/Billet Feedstock Range
Maximum Section 585mm at one end Maximum Weight 3000kg
GFM Forging Size Ranges:
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Bar Size Range
Rounds 35mm – 150mm Squares 30mm – 130mm Flats 40mm x 20mm – 120mm x 100mm Maximum Finished Bar Length 6 metres -
Billet Feedstock Range
Rounds 160mm max. Octagons (A/F) 150mm max. Round Cornered Squares 140mm max. Billet Length 700mm – 3000mm (Preferred: 900mm – 2200mm) Maximum Weight 500kgs
CAPABILITIES
Our Capabilities
Melting
Pro-Roll sources high-quality ingots and billets for rolling and processing to exact specifications.
Learn MoreHot Press & Forging
Precision metal shaping through high-pressure thermal and radial forging techniques.
Learn MoreRolling
As specialists in hand-rolling, Pro-Roll excels in shaping difficult alloys, offering high-quality, custom-rolled materials for development and production.
Learn MoreHeat Treatment
NADCAP-approved heat treatment services include solution annealing, tempering, stress relieving, and hot straightening, with multiple quenching options.
Learn MoreGrinding
With three grinding machines, Pro-Roll delivers precision-ground bars from 12.7mm to 101mm in diameter, ensuring excellent surface finishes and tight tolerances.
Learn MoreLathe Turning
Pro-Roll’s four lathes provide bar turning from 100mm up to 700mm in diameter, offering precision machining for a range of applications.
Learn MoreMilling
The Kiheung Bed Miller allows for accurate shaping and profiling of various materials, handling components up to 1100mm in length.
Learn MoreNon-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Pro-Roll’s in-house NDT team provides Ultrasonic, Dye Penetrant, and Magnetic Particle Inspection, reducing delays and ensuring quality control.
Learn MoreTesting
Brinell and Vickers hardness testing ensures lot consistency, with sample preparation available for in-depth analysis.
Learn MoreSubcontracted Testing
Through partnerships with UKAS-approved laboratories, Pro-Roll arranges destructive testing and on-site inspections for complete material verification.
Learn MoreBar Peeling
The bar peeling process quickly removes stock, oxidised layers, and surface imperfections, handling diameters from 25.4mm to 101.6mm.
Learn MoreBar Straightening
Using stretch, bump, and reeling methods, Pro-Roll ensures optimal straightness for bars, with both hot and cold straightening available to prevent material defects.
Learn MoreCutting
Pro-Roll offers precision cutting with six bandsaws and an abrasive saw, handling materials from 1mm to 1100mm square and weights up to 15 tonnes.
Learn MorePart Marking
Automated dot-matrix marking allows for serialisation, quality identification, and traceability of individual bars and components.
Learn MorePackaging
Pro-Roll offers custom packaging solutions, from steel banding to specially constructed pallets and boxes, ensuring safe material transport.
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