Drop forging is a forging process where a hammer is raised and then “dropped” onto the workpiece to deform it according to the shape of the die. There are two types of drop forging: open-die drop forging and closed-die drop forging.
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Today we’re going to take a look at the CE Smith U-bolt. This is our galvanized, 1/2″ diameter u-bolt, part number CE15283GA. Our u-bolt is 3 1/16 wide x 3 13/16 long. The bolt itself is galvanized, which after it’s stamped and molded it’s dipped giving it 3 to 5mm fixed coating around the steel. With the galvanized protection on our bolt it’s suitable for use even in salt water. It’s a square design, so it’s designed for the square frame to secure your bracket to your trailer.
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