schmiden

Schmiden is a term that can refer to several things, primarily related to metalworking or a place name. In the context of metalworking, "schmiden" is the German word for "to forge." Forging is a manufacturing process involving the shaping of metal using localized compressive forces. Forged parts are typically stronger than those made by casting or machining because the metal's grain structure is deformed and realigned during the forging process. This process can be done hot or cold.

As a place name, Schmiden is a municipality in the district of Esslingen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located about 15 kilometers east of Stuttgart. Historically, Schmiden has a tradition of craftsmanship, including metalworking. Another Schmiden is a village in the municipality of Baar-Kindhausen in Switzerland.

The act of schmieden, or forging, is one of the oldest metalworking processes. It is used to create a wide range of products, from tools and weapons to automotive parts and aerospace components. The skill of a smith, or "Schmied" in German, was historically highly valued.