Forge-IT Portfolio of Value
FORGE-IT builds upon the documented successes of the FORGE-IT Team and supporting processes. From the Core FORGE-IT Team we work with forging supply chain managers to exploit the benefits of forging including strength, toughness, fatigue resistance and affordability. Forgings are called upon when no other product form will do! Sometimes, however, supply chains are in need of technical and enterprise assistance, and that’s where FORGE-IT shines.
Aviation Forging and Casting Assistance Team, (AFCAT)
AFCAT is investigating, developing and deploying solutions to DLA Aviation, located in Richmond, VA, with emphasis on aviation components containing forgings. AFCAT supports groups throughout DLA Aviation, supports their customers and suppliers, and provides workforce development opportunities.
Maritime and Land Forging and Casting Assistance Team, (MetaLFACT)
MetaLFACT is investigating, developing and deploying solutions to DLA Land and Maritime, located in Columbus, OH, with emphasis on land an maritime components containing forgings. MetaLFACT supports groups throughout DLA Land and Maritime, supports their customers and suppliers, and provides workforce development opportunities.
NFTD
The National Forging Tooling Database is designed to quickly link forging customers with forging suppliers. The NFTD is especially useful in locating forging dies for legacy systems. IHS’s Haystack Gold is the platform which hosts the NFTD exclusively. Contact IHS today to subscribe to Haystack Gold.
FIA Custom Forging Producers
The FIA Custom Forging Producers list is an easy-to-use search tool to find forges meeting your forging needs.
FIA RFQ Service
The FIA Request for Quote service rapidly connects forging suppliers, for free. Submit your RFQ today.
Viewers for C4 Drawings
Here are two free software tools that enable forging supply chain managers to view C4 files which are 2 dimensional drawings. This will enable your organization to view the parts that the government is purchasing.
- XnView is our current recommendation because it is compatible with Windows 7.
- After install XnView-win. To configure XnView-win for reading C4 files.
- Open XNView >> Tools >> Options (F12) >> General >> [×] Display all image file types is ticked !
- Open XNView >> Tools >> Options (F12) >> Associations >> [×] Edmics c4
- ImageR is also available, but it is not currently compatible with Windows 7.
Need Help?
The FORGE-IT process is executed by a team of seasoned experts providing solutions to forging design and acquisition problems. FORGE-IT team members have extensive experience in the forging and metallurgical industries.
If you have or you are considering bidding on a DLA contract that contains a forging, and have a technical or enterprise-related question, FORGE-IT may be able to help. Please fill out our Assistance Request Form and FORGE-IT will provide you with a prompt response!