Forging Machine Operator how-to

How to Heat a Billet to Forging Temperature

Correct heat makes good forgings.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Correct heat makes good forgings. In short: check; load; monitor, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check spec.

  2. Load the furnace.

  3. Monitor temperature.

  4. Soak.

  5. Check color or pyrometer.

  6. Transfer quickly.

Safety reminders for forging machine operators

  • Wear heat-resistant PPE
  • Wear hearing protection
  • Guard presses
  • Use tongs and handling tools

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