Crankshaft Aluminum motorcycle parts forging machining anodizing Odm works forged component division specializes in cold forging and hot forging manufacturing processes. Forging is a manufacturing process where the metal is hammered, pressed or rolled under high, localized pressure and shaped into high strength parts known as forgings. This metal working method has been in use for centuries and was traditionally deployed in the manufacture of tools, machine parts, weapons, kitchenware and jewelry.