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I asked chatgpt and got this:
Forged steel is generally stronger than machined steel when we're comparing structural strength and toughness.
Here’s why:
1. Forged Steel:
- Process: Forging involves deforming the steel under high pressure, often while hot.
- Grain Structure: This process aligns and compresses the metal's grain structure, which enhances its strength, fatigue resistance, and impact toughness.
- Strength: Forged parts are typically stronger and more resistant to shear and tensile forces than machined parts made from the same base material.
- Applications: Used in high-stress applications like crankshafts, aircraft parts, and heavy machinery.
2. Machined Steel:
- Process: Machining involves cutting away material from a steel billet or forged blank.
- Grain Structure: The original grain structure is retained or possibly interrupted by cutting; there's no improvement in strength from the machining process itself.
- Strength: The strength depends entirely on the base material. Machining is for precision, not enhancement of strength.
Summary:
| Property | Forged Steel | Machined Steel |
|---|
| Grain alignment | Yes (improves) | No |
| Strength | Higher | Lower (generally) |
| Fatigue resistance | Higher | Lower |
| Precision | Lower (as-forged) | Higher (CNC, etc.) |
Conclusion:
If
maximum strength and durability are your priority (e.g. in load-bearing or impact-prone parts),
forged steel is stronger. If you need
high precision or intricate shapes, machined steel might be the better option—often
machining is done after forging to combine both benefits.
from my own research forged is indeed stronger.
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