Green Initiatives
Focusing on sustainability
You Have Choices
When purchasing titanium components, the finished part can made from a titanium forging or a titanium block. FPD can help you make that decision with a detailed cost/benefit analysis. We’ll take into consideration volume of parts, part geometry, manufacturability of the part, and a few other factors.
FPD presents sustainable solutions:

Titanium Block
Raw Material Option Input Stock Weight: 40 PoundsMaterial Loss: 97.5%
Titanium Forging
Raw Material Option
Input Stock Weight: 16 pounds (60% less than block)
Benefits:
- Reduces input stock by 60%
- Reduces machining cycle time by at least 50%
Titanium Part with Finished Part Geometry
FPD can produce this aerospace part from a titanium block or a titanium forging.Titanium Hog-Out Vs. Titanium Forging
When purchasing a finished titanium component the input stock influences the process and price. FPD supports our clients to optimize input stock by recommending a “hog out” or “forging.”
FPD Manufacturing Analysis Includes:
- Palletized machining systems
- Optimized machining production scheduling
- Central tooling
- Customized for unattended machining
- Advanced programming techniques