Nice article on the difference between forged and cast gun parts, good information and explanation of each process.
Forged vs. Cast - What's the Difference? - Milwaukee Forge
Differences Between Forging and Casting Metal Forging and casting are two very different manufacturing processes used to manipulate the shape of metal. In the casting process, metal is heated until molten. Then it is poured into a mold or vessel to create a desired shape. In the forging process...
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