Open-Die forging is also known as free forgings. The heated work-piece is pressed between two dies that do not entirely enclose the metal. The dies hammer and stamp the metal repeatedly, whereas the operator is the one manipulating the die to alter its dimensions until the desired shape is achieved. This technique has been traditionally used by blacksmiths and is an older manufacturing process.

Alloys International, Inc. open-die forging processes result in metallurgical reliability and enhanced mechanical properties.