Machining and finishing are steps in the forging workflow to achieve near net or precise dimensions, tight tolerances and smooth surface finishes on components such as shafts, gears, turbine blades and automotive parts. Machining removes excess material, creates holes, threads, or grooves and ensures parts meet design specifications, while finishing processes like grinding, polishing, or surface treatments enhance appearance, functionality and performance. These steps improve accuracy, consistency and fatigue resistance, allow complex geometries, reduce friction and extend service life, ensuring forged components meet demanding mechanical and operational requirements in aerospace, automotive, power generation, and industrial applications.
MACHINING & FINISHING AT IFA
A modern 10,000 ft2 factory houses IFA’s machining centre, where forged parts are machined to near net shape or according to customer requirement.
Finishes range from proof machining to inspection profiles or precision close tolerance machining.
IFA have invested in a suite of 5 axis CNC lathes, vertical borers, mills and long bar lathes able to machine parts up to 2200mm diameter, 3300mm length and 750mm height.
