The process of forming metal into functional shape is largely divided into 4 methods. Method 1 is called machining or removal processing, cutting/shaving a block of metal little by little with machine tool into a desirable shape. Method 2 is called casting, pouring molten metal into a mold. Method 3 is welding, joining pieces of metal sheet/stick/pipe together by melting their edges while heating, adding filler material and pressing them together. Welding also includes brazing (pouring different molten metal into joint part), diffusion bonding (pressing pieces of metal under high-temperature/high-pressure to trigger interatomic bond), and so on. Method 4 is plastic forming, shaping metal into an intended shape by an external force. This method features that the loss of material can be limited, the material strength can be maintained/enhanced, so it is suitable for mass production. As a side note, these 4 methods are often combined for forming metal. For example, processing raw material by plastic forming into rough shape, followed by machining to finish.

For some materials processed by other methods, FB or Sheet Forging can bring various benefits including cost-saving, functional improvement, and lead-time reduction.

Replacing laser machining or wire EDM with FB can significantly reduce machining cost although it requires initial costs for a mold. FB also has another benefit of the easier post processing, because work hardening by press cutting causes less residual strain at the cut end than thermal influence by laser machining.

For manufacturing parts shaped in sheet or sheet with steps, this method can reduce energy (CO2 emission) because it doesn't require to melt metal. In addition, FB/Sheet Forging requires no/limited grinding for finish because of a smooth rolled surface, while casting often requires additional machining to finish the surface of manufactured parts.

For sheet type products with approx. Φ100mm and approx. 10mm thickness, hot forging needs processing at least twice. This brings issues such as increase in processing energy and stock in process caused by multiple processes. By replacing with FB/Sheet Forging, you can significantly reduce energy (CO2 emission) and stock in process, because you can produce parts in intended shape from coil material only through continuous process and easy deburring.

Powder metallurgy products can be manufactured in complex shape with a certain level of strength, but would occasionally have problems in impact/wear resistance. Even for such cases, FB/Sheet Forging can improve impact/wear resistance by forming rolled sheet metal.