geschmiedeten

Geschmiedeten is the plural, adjectival form derived from the German verb schmieden, meaning forged. In technical German, it describes metal parts that have been formed by forging rather than by casting or machining. Grammatically, geschmiedeten is used after a definite article, as in die geschmiedeten Teile.

Forging involves shaping metal through plastic deformation at elevated temperatures (hot forging) or at near-room temperature (cold forging). Common methods include open-die forging, impression-die (closed-die) forging, and drop forging, as well as upsetting and hammer forging. The process aligns the metal’s grain, producing a directional structure that typically enhances strength, toughness, and fatigue resistance compared with most cast or machined parts. Post-forging heat treatment and finishing are often required to reach specified properties.

Applications of geschmiedeten components span automotive parts (crankshafts, gears, connecting rods), fasteners, tooling, and aerospace components. While forging generally has higher unit costs and longer lead times than casting, its superior mechanical properties and reliability can improve life-cycle costs in high-stress applications.

Historically, forging is one of the oldest metalworking techniques. In modern industry, the term geschmiedeten underscores both the production method and the resulting material state of the parts.