Forging is the process of heating, deforming and finishing a piece of metal. Forgings are made by forcing materials into customized shapes either by the force of a falling ram upon an anvil or by a die press enclosing a piece of metal and squeeze-forming the part.  Forged Aluminium is generally stronger and more reliable than castings and plate Aluminium due to the fact that the grain flows of the Aluminium are altered, conforming to the shape of the part. ... The tight grain structure of forgings making it mechanically strong.