Forged in Vietnam.
Zero Tariffs. 40–55% Savings.
Hot forging, cold forging, ring rolling, and open-die forging from audited Vietnam factories. Steel, aluminum, titanium, and stainless. No Section 301 tariffs — ever.
Tooling from $2K · Dies in 4–8 weeks · Parts from $0.40 ea · ISO 9001 + IATF 16949 factories
Why Forging? The Metallurgical Case
If your parts see cyclic loads, impact, or vibration — and you're machining them from bar stock — you're likely paying 3–5× more than necessary. Forging produces aligned grain flow that delivers real structural advantages.
+20–30% Fatigue Strength
Forging aligns grain flow with part geometry. The result: 20–30% higher fatigue strength vs equivalent machined or cast parts — without using a higher-alloy material.
Less Material Waste
Machining from bar stock wastes 50–80% of the raw material. Closed-die forging produces near-net shapes — 20–40% material utilization improvement means significant raw material cost savings at volume.
Consistent Internal Quality
Forgings are free of the porosity, shrinkage voids, and segregation that affect castings. Every piece has the same grain structure — critical for fatigue-sensitive applications in automotive, powertrain, and structural parts.
Forging Processes We Source
Our Vietnam factory network covers the full spectrum of forging processes. Tell us your part, and we'll match the right process and factory.
Hot Forging (Closed-Die)
Cold Forging
Warm Forging
Open-Die Forging
Ring Rolling
Forging Cost: US vs China vs Vietnam
The numbers below are representative market benchmarks — your exact pricing depends on geometry, alloy, and quantity. Request a quote for your specific part.
Note: China prices include estimated Section 301 tariff impact. Vietnam: $0 Section 301.
| Part Example | US Domestic | China + Section 301 | Vietnam (Dewin) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alloy Steel Gear Blank (4340, 2 kg) HTS 8483.40 → 25% Section 301 from China | $85–120 | $28–38 + $7–9 tariff = $35–47 | $22–32 |
| Aluminum 6061 Structural Bracket (0.8 kg) HTS 7616.99 → 10% + 10% tariffs from China | $55–80 | $18–26 + $4–6 tariff = $22–32 | $14–22 |
| Stainless Flange (316, 4 kg) HTS 7307.99 → 25% Section 301 from China | $140–200 | $45–65 + $11–16 tariff = $56–81 | $35–55 |
| Cold Forged Pin (1045, 50g, 10K pcs) HTS 7326.90 → 25% Section 301 from China | $1.80–2.60 ea | $0.55–0.80 ea + tariff | $0.40–0.65 ea |
Prices are market estimates as of Q1 2026. Section 301 tariff rates per USTR. Actual savings vary by HTS code and order size.
Materials We Forge
From mild carbon steel to aerospace titanium — our Vietnam network covers the full industrial materials spectrum.
Carbon Steel
Most common, excellent toughness, good machinability
Alloy Steel
High strength, hardenable, typical for gears & powertrain
Stainless Steel
Corrosion resistant; PH grades for aerospace & medical
Aluminum
Lightweight structural; aerospace & automotive applications
Titanium
High strength-to-weight; aerospace, medical, marine
Copper / Brass
Electrical connectors, marine, fluid handling
Post-Forging Operations — In-House
Many of our forging factories include in-house secondary operations — reducing handoffs, lead time, and coordination risk.
How Dewin Sources Your Forgings
From RFQ to delivery — a managed process that cuts weeks off your timeline and eliminates sourcing risk.
Submit Drawings
Send 2D/3D drawings with material spec, heat treat requirement, and quantity. We review for forgeability and flag DFM concerns within 24h.
Factory Match
We match your part to the best-fit factory from our 179+ audited network — considering process, alloy, tonnage, and certification requirements.
Die Development
4–8 weeks for tooling. You approve die drawings and first article inspection reports (FAI/PPAP Level 3 available) before production.
Production + QC
Dolphin 50-point audit covers press calibration, heat treat logs, dimensional CMM data, and NDT results. You receive a full quality report with every shipment.
Forging vs. Casting vs. Machining
Not sure if forging is right for your part? Here's how it stacks up against the alternatives.
| Factor | Forging | Die Casting | Machining from Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | ✅ Highest — aligned grain flow | Good — porosity can limit fatigue | Good — depends on bar grain direction |
| Internal Defects | ✅ None — solid metal, no voids | ⚠️ Porosity risk (HPDC) | ✅ Good if bar is clean |
| Best Volume | 500–500K+ pcs | 500–1M+ pcs | 1–10K pcs |
| Tooling Cost | $2K–$40K | $3K–$25K | ✅ $0 (no tooling) |
| Material Waste | ✅ Low (near-net shape) | ✅ Very low | ❌ High (50–80% waste) |
| Geometry Complexity | Moderate — requires draft angles | ✅ High — thin walls possible | ✅ Very high — 5-axis capable |
| Weight Range | ✅ Widest (50g–500kg) | 10g–15kg typical | Any (machining time = cost) |
Common Forged Parts We Source
From powertrain components to structural brackets — if it needs to be tough, it's probably a candidate for forging.
Powertrain & Drivetrain
Crankshafts, connecting rods, camshafts, gear blanks, pinion shafts, output shafts, CV joint housings
Structural Automotive
Control arms, knuckles, suspension arms, wheel hubs, trailing arms, stabilizer links
Agricultural Equipment
PTO shafts, tine brackets, clevis pins, hitch hooks, planter toolbar clamps
Hydraulics & Fluid Power
Valve bodies, manifold blocks, cylinder end caps, flange adapters, pump bodies
Industrial Machinery
Eccentric shafts, cam discs, coupling flanges, press frames, roller journals
Aerospace-Adjacent
Titanium brackets, aluminum structural members, landing gear components, actuator bodies
Why Vietnam for Forging?
Vietnam has established a real forging industry — not just assembly. Many factories supply Honda, Toyota, and Yamaha Tier 1 programs, providing the quality baseline that US buyers need.
Quick Savings Estimate
Ready to Source Forgings from Vietnam?
Send us your drawings. We'll match the right factory, flag any DFM issues, and return a detailed quote within 48 hours — including tooling cost, piece price, lead time, and Section 301 savings calculation.
No commitment. 48h turnaround. Free DFM review included.
Forging FAQ
What forging processes do you offer?
Hot forging (open-die and closed-die), cold forging, warm forging, impression die forging, and precision net-shape forging. Our Vietnam factories also offer roll forging for shafts, drop forging for high-volume parts, and isothermal forging for titanium and nickel alloys.
What materials can you forge?
Carbon steels (1018, 1045, 1060), alloy steels (4140, 4340, 8620, H13), stainless steels (304, 316, 17-4PH, 15-5PH), aluminum alloys (2024, 6061, 7075), titanium (Grade 2, Grade 5/Ti-6Al-4V), copper alloys, and nickel superalloys for high-temp applications.
What tolerances can Vietnam forging factories achieve?
As-forged hot forgings: ±0.5–1.5mm per DIN 7526 Grade F. Precision closed-die forgings: ±0.2–0.5mm. Cold forgings: ±0.05–0.15mm, often eliminating post-machining. For tight-tolerance features, post-forging CNC machining achieves ±0.01mm and better.
How do Section 301 tariffs affect forged parts from China vs Vietnam?
Most forged steel parts (HTS 7326, 8484, 8483) face 7.5–25% Section 301 tariffs from China. Aluminum forgings (HTS 7616) face an additional 10% aluminum Section 232 tariff on top of Section 301. Vietnam-origin forgings pay 0% Section 301 — typically saving $30–200K+ per year for mid-size procurement programs.
What part sizes and weights can you forge?
Our network covers parts from a few grams (cold forged fasteners, pins) up to 500kg (large open-die forgings, flanges, rings). Closed-die forging: typical range 0.1–50kg. Open-die forging: up to 500kg per piece, lengths to 3m.
Do you offer post-forging machining and heat treatment?
Yes. Most of our forging factories include in-house heat treatment (annealing, normalizing, quenching & tempering, case hardening) and CNC machining for critical features. We also coordinate shot blasting, NDT inspection (UT, MP, PT), and surface treatments — coordinated through a single factory or managed split between partners.
What are typical lead times and MOQs for forging projects?
New die development: 4–8 weeks. First articles: 2–4 weeks after dies approved. Production runs: 3–6 weeks depending on complexity. MOQ: 200–500 pieces for new closed-die projects to amortize tooling. Open-die and rolled ring: no practical MOQ. Tooling cost: $2,000–$40,000 depending on die complexity.
What certifications do your Vietnam forging factories hold?
ISO 9001:2015 is standard across our forging network. Automotive-spec factories hold IATF 16949. Aerospace-applicable factories can support AS9100D-adjacent documentation. For each project, we provide the factory's certificate stack, press maintenance records, heat treatment calibration certs, and NDT inspector qualifications.