A globally unique industrial process

A globally unique industrial process

Forécreu has set up an industrial process that is unique in the world for the manufacture of steel, titanium and polymer hole bars. Our two French plants apply this process, renowned for its reliability and manufacturing quality. Cutting, turning, drilling… more than 30 steps are required, from receipt of the raw material to shipment to our customers worldwide, including numerous inspection steps.

Receipt of raw material

Receipt of raw material

Control of raw material compliance against purchasing requirements.

Cutting

Cutting

Cut the billet to length to meet customer requirements. Length and diameter determine the number of bars at the end of the process.

Turning

Turning

Machining the 1st end. Preparation to ensure good material engagement for extrusion​.

Heating

Heating

Heating to the temperature required to deform the material.

Extrusion

Extrusion

Transformation of a billet into a bar using a die.

Forécreu industrial process

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Process Phase 2

Phase 2 – From geometric inspection to rolling.

Process Phase 3

Phase 3 – From cold drawing to fiberscope inspection

Process Phase 4

Phase 4 – Twisting to customer shipment

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