ForceBeyond is a premier Tier-1.5 partner specializing in high-performance Inconel 718 Forging and Inconel 625 Forging. We bridge the gap between US engineering oversight and high-capacity global production to support mission-critical components for aerospace, nuclear, and power-generation applications, with acceptance governed by the applicable drawing, material specification, inspection plan, and customer requirements.
Unlike traditional forging suppliers tied to a single location, ForceBeyond’s co-ownership of factories in the USA, Taiwan, and South Korea provides a diversified supply chain that mitigates risk and optimizes lead times.
Whether your project requires the high-strength properties of Inconel 718 for a US-based aerospace defense project or the corrosion-resistant forged Inconel 625 for a corrosion-critical energy project, ForceBeyond’s tri-regional manufacturing network supports material planning and logistical redundancy.
Traditional supply chains often break down during the hand-off between the forge shop and the machine shop. ForceBeyond eliminates this risk through our Tier-1.5 manufacturing model. We integrate our high-tonnage Superalloy Forging operations with our in-house Superalloy Machining centers.
By coordinating thermal-mechanical processing, CNC machining, inspection, and documentation within an AS9100-based quality framework, we can manage the manufacturing route as one integrated package. Forging process design can support controlled material flow appropriate to the component geometry, while final properties and acceptance remain governed by the drawing, material specification, heat-treatment condition, inspection plan, and customer requirements. For complex geometries where forging is not feasible—such as thin-walled housings or intricate valve manifolds—we offer seamless integration with our Superalloy Casting solutions, ensuring you always have the optimal near-net-shape starting point for your project.
We focus on the two most critical alloys in the superalloy market, ensuring our grain flow and thermal processing meet the most stringent aerospace and energy standards.
Inconel 718 is the “workhorse” of the industry. Inconel 718 is an age-hardenable nickel-based superalloy selected for its high strength, fatigue resistance, and useful mechanical performance at elevated temperatures. Depending on the required material condition, forged 718 may be supplied to specifications such as AMS 5662 or AMS 5663.
Typical room-temperature reference yield strength for precipitation-hardened material can be approximately 1,035 MPa (150 ksi), depending on product form, section size, heat treatment, and governing specification.
For environments where corrosion resistance is more critical than pure tensile strength, our Inconel 625 forgings provide superior protection against pitting and crevice corrosion.
Inconel Forging Selection Guide: 718 vs. 625
| Property | Inconel 718 Forging | Inconel 625 Forging |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Engineering Advantages | High strength & fatigue performance | Corrosion resistance & fabricability |
| Strengthening mechanism | Precipitation hardening | Primarily solid-solution strengthening |
| Typical Design Driver | High mechanical loading | Aggressive corrosion environment |
| Common forged applications | Turbine disks, shafts, rings | Valves, flanges, marine/subsea hardware |
| Common forging references | AMS 5662 / AMS 5663 | AMS 5666 / ASTM B564 |
| UNS | N07718 | N06625 |
Technical Resource
A technical guide covering alloy selection, mechanical performance, corrosion resistance, forging considerations, heat treatment, inspection, and typical applications for Inconel 718 and Inconel 625.
| Process Capability | Dimensional & Weight Limits | Technical Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Closed-Die Forging | Up to 1,200mm Dia / 1,500kg | Precise grain flow control for high-fatigue disks. |
| Seamless Ring Rolling | Up to 3,500mm OD / 600mm Face | Efficient production of annular components with controlled material flow for engine casings, pressure-containing rings, and other qualified ring applications. |
| Open-Die Forging | Up to 5,000kg Unit Weight | Ideal for near-net-shape shafts and heavy valve bodies. |
| Material Melt Route & Traceability | VIM / VAR / other approved melt routes where required by the applicable material specification and customer purchase requirements. | Full heat-lot traceability maintained through forging and downstream processing. |
Our manufacturing network uses controlled thermal monitoring for Inconel 718 forging. The exact forging temperature window and reduction schedule must follow the applicable material condition, process qualification, section size, and governing specification rather than a single universal temperature range.
As a Tier-1.5 supplier, we perform rigorous Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in-house at our South Korea and Taiwan facilities to ensure every forged component is supports aerospace and nuclear-grade inspection requirements.
We don’t just forge; we deliver a finished component.
ForceBeyond combines US-based engineering, DFM, and quality oversight with manufacturing capacity across its USA, South Korea, and Taiwan network. Manufacturing route, material condition, inspection requirements, and final acceptance are controlled according to the applicable drawing, material specification, and customer requirements.
ForceBeyond maintains strategic billet supply across its US and Asian manufacturing network to help reduce exposure to extended mill lead times. Actual delivery depends on material availability, forging route, geometry, quantity, heat treatment, inspection requirements, and customer specifications.
Forging is commonly selected for components that benefit from a wrought structure, controlled material flow, and high fatigue or mechanical performance. Casting can be advantageous for complex shapes, internal passages, and thin-wall geometries that are difficult to produce through forging. The appropriate manufacturing route depends on geometry, loading, service environment, specification, quantity, and inspection requirements.
Stop compromising on grain structure. Whether you need a single prototype ring or high-volume production of closed-die parts, ForceBeyond delivers the metallurgical integrity required for aerospace and nuclear applications.
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