Casting:

It is a workpiece obtained by sequentially adding materials to a high-temperature crucible, melting, and mixing. Pour them into molds made of various materials and wait for cooling.

Forgings:

It is a workpiece obtained by cutting materials such as steel rods, and aluminum rods into specific sizes. And forging or pressing the materials into specific shapes using a forging hammer or mold after heating or at normal temperature.

Their structural forms are different. Castings can have complex structures through casting; while forgings require mechanical processing.

The initial forms of their materials are different. Castings are liquid and forgings are solid.

Their internal structures are different, castings will have pores, while forgings will be tighter.

Their mechanical properties are different and need to be analyzed according to the specific situation.

They have products in their application industries, and in many cases, they can replace them. The specific situation needs to be determined based on mechanical performance requirements.

In addition to the above differences, there are many aspects of comparison, and you may be asking this question because you are trying to find a better process for manufacturing your product. You can send us the drawings and let us develop a more suitable solution.