By combining different production methods, such as casting and forging, we maximize the performance of our products in order to meet the needs of the environments where they will be used.
Characteristics of Casting and Forging
Casting is a process of forming metal by heating it enough to melt it, then pouring this molten metal into a mold, where it solidifies into the desired shape. The advantage of this process is that it enables relatively flexible integrated molding. Forging, on the other hand, involves hammering or pressing metal to compress internal voids, to make crystals finer, and achieve the intended shapes with greater strength. It is an effective method for making products requiring strength.
ASANO’s Achievement
Casting enables rounded shapes to be produced with ease. We make the most of this advantage of casting, producing blocks, fishing gear, and other products shaped to allow gentle contact with ropes and nets, in order to help reduce wear. Casting also makes it possible to thicken sections where loads will be applied, and to reduce waste by making other sections thinner — by doing so, we are able to offer lightweight yet strong products, at reasonable prices.
The Best of Both Worlds
At ASANO, our strength lies in our long-standing experience in developing cast products, but we also use forged parts where high strength would be required. For example, we use forged swivels for blocks, which hang from high places during use, in order to make these parts particularly strong. By combining the unique characteristics of both cast and forged parts, we can produce products that are lightweight and compact, yet strong.
