Basic Material Processing

• Casting
  Material is produced by pouring molten alloy into premolded forms. This method is very durable and can withstand considerable abuse. Finished products adhere extremely well to castings, which are used in more expensive types of trim.
  
  
• Wrought
  Metal is rolled into flat sheets or strips and formed by punching or die-cutting into desired shapes. Products are considerably more cost-effective than other methods of processing.
  
  
• Forged
  Metal is hammered, pressed or rolled into shape. A smooth, dense product results from this process. Forgings are extremely strong and are generally used where considerable stress is encountered and where design detail is important.
  
  
• Extruded
  Products are formed by forcing or drawing semi-molten metal through dies. This process lends itself to products that have designs which are linear in nature.