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what metal can be cold forged

Which Metals Can Be Cold Forged? Everything You Need to Know

Ever wondered which metals can take the cold forged heat? We're diving into that right here. In this blog article, we're going to talk about which metals are up for the cold forging challenge. So, stick with us to learn about the metals that don't mind cold-forged transformation.
— Philip Lufolk
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Iron’s true value

Iron’s true value

Today Steel is the most commonly used metal and we can find it everywhere in our everyday lives. In 2020 all of the world’s countries  produced a total of 1877.5 million tonnes of crude steel! But it has not always been like this. Once upon a time iron got a higher value than gold.

After I got this insight I wrote down my thoughts and made this blog post.

— Philip Lufolk
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