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
Did you know: The above titanium hinge (left) can be made from either a titanium block (hog-out) or titanium forging. Input stock influences the overall process and price. FPD has the capability to “flip the switch” and transition from a hog-out to a forging, and vice-versa.
We collaborate with our customers, identify a variety of factors, and recommend the most feasible solution to flip that switch. Let’s talk about your titanium component and assembly needs. Contact us today!