forging

ABOUT Forging field

Manufacturing of parts that support the creation of automobile manufacturers around the world

In the forging field, based on the high-precision and high-strength hot forging technologies we have developed through manufacturing golf club heads, Endo Manufacturing provides integrated services covering everything from forged part development to mold fabrication and manufacturing for a wide range of industries, including two-wheeled vehicle and automobile parts such as engine gears and transmission gears, and agricultural machinery parts.
Our manufacturing base in Thailand, where automobile industry manufacturers from all over the world are concentrated, has allowed us to meet and respond to each and every expectation and request from automobile manufacturers in Japan as well as the U.S. and Europe. We are highly regarded for our extensive track record.

In 2025, we acquired as a subsidiary Nichia Forging Co., Ltd., which excels in the manufacturing of large forgings for turbine parts, construction machinery parts, and railroad parts that form the foundation of infrastructures. We will continue to challenge ourselves to create new value to meet diversifying needs by entering into markets for large forgings, machine tool parts, forged products for electrical appliances, and non-ferrous metal products.

Precision forging developed
through OEM production of golf club heads

We manufacture golf club heads by carefully selecting materials and designing the structure for each model, evaluating functionality until we are satisfied, and then establishing our own strict inspection standards for shape, durability, angle, dimensions, weight, and appearance after forging.
At Endo Manufacturing, we have deepened and expanded our manufacturing expertise, and have lavishly applied our proprietary technologies to the forging field.

OVERVIEW Overview of forging field

Two bases (in Thailand and Japan) handle everything from small to large forgings

We make use of our two bases (in Japan and Thailand) to meet a wide range of forging needs, from small to large products.
Our plant in Thailand (ENDO FORGING) specializes in small to medium-sized forgings such as two-wheeled vehicle and automobile parts and agricultural machinery parts. This allows us to support speedy and reliable mass production.
Our plant in Japan (Nichia Forging) has strengths in large forgings such as turbine parts, construction machinery parts, and railroad parts, and can finish even highly difficult products with high precision.

Processing capabilities
Product weights Overseas base (ENDO FORGING): 50 g to 4 kg
Japan base (Nichia Forging): 20 g to 300 kg
Examples of products
Automobile parts Connecting rods Suspensions Yokes
Hub units Transmission gears Shafts
Two-wheeled vehicle parts Connecting rods Cranks Shift forks
Agricultural machinery parts Camshaft Arm lifts Connecting rods
Shafts    
Golf club heads Iron heads    
Others Dynamic/static blades for large turbines (power generation facility parts) Hydraulic cylinders and joint parts (construction machinery parts) Hydraulic dampers and piston rods for rolling stock (railroad parts)
Rock crushing machinery parts Linear guides (machine tool parts)  

SUGGESTION You can count on us for VA/VE proposals utilizing our forging technology

Endo Manufacturing goes beyond simple OEM work—we participate in projects from the product development stage as a technical development partner.
Endo Manufacturing proposes feasible solutions while utilizing our expertise and technologies, such as optimization of manufacturing methods, material conversion proposals, mold fabrication, mass production, cost cutting, and weight reduction.

Have concerns?
Facing challenges?
We can help.
Want to reduce product weight and increase strength?

You want to maintain durability and safety while reducing weight. Automobile and aircraft parts require structures that help enhance fuel efficiency and energy efficiency.

Considering products made from difficult-to-process materials?

The material you are working with is ideal at the design stage, but its poor workability and low yield during mass production are bottlenecks. You wish to leave it to a forging manufacturer with a proven track record.

Want to begin optimizing from the manufacturing process to develop new applications?

You cannot use your conventional processes because the parts are intended for a brand-new product or industry. You are looking for a partner with whom you can consult from the mold design and material selection phases.

Need a one-stop solution for large forged parts?

There are few manufacturers capable of handling forgings of different sizes and weights. You want a one-stop solution covering everything from design, molds, manufacturing, to inspection.

Need high standards of product precision and strength?

You have concerns about quality consistency at the mass production stage. You need a manufacturer with a proven track record of high forging precision and a solid quality control system.

Want to provide the same quality as domestic production on a global level?

You are envisioning mass production and local procurement at an overseas base, but want the same level of quality assurance as in Japan. Acquiring global certification is also important.

Want to shorten lead time or accelerate a product launch?

You have an urgent need to establish a manufacturing system that is speedy enough to keep up with development. Your top priority now is to shorten the product launch period, including mold fabrication.

Want to solve cost and precision challenges by changing production methods?

You are facing many challenges with your current production methods (casting and cutting). You want to consult with experts on whether switching to forging could improve costs and increase strength.

Want to be price competitive while keeping global procurement as the standard?

Your overseas competitors have been able to reduce prices through introducing integrated systems covering everything from materials to forging and processing. You now need to reduce procurement costs to keep up with them.

REASON Why choose Endo Manufacturing
for the forging field?

    REASON 01.

    Extensive track record of delivering critical parts in various industries

    We have built a solid reputation for manufacturing parts under high loads that require high precision such as connecting rods, which are engine parts, and transmission gears for automobiles as well as two-wheeled vehicles and agricultural machinery. We are also responsible for manufacturing critical parts directly related to social infrastructures, such as turbine blades and vibration control dampers for construction machinery, railroads, and power plants.

    REASON 02.

    Capable of handling difficult-to-process materials and special technical requirements

    We can handle difficult-to-process materials such as titanium, high-strength alloys, aluminum, and stainless steel, and help our customers to design parts without compromising design flexibility. For titanium products, we have a track record of forging golf drivers and demonstrate our technical skills in manufacturing parts that require high precision and high strength. We meet our customers’ needs from high-mix small-batch production to mass production, such as reducing product weight and enhancing strength.

    REASON 03.

    A manufacturer that works with you from the early stages of development to propose solutions

    Endo Manufacturing is highly regarded in the forging field for our total focus on the customer. We work to understand your design intent and then propose the most appropriate processing method and materials. We develop products according to the needs of our customers and achieve high-quality manufacturing in all processes from production to delivery. We can handle small-batch and high-mix production, and can also flexibly handle overseas projects.

    REASON 04.

    Global supply system and quality standards

    We have established a forging plant and manufacturing base in Thailand, where automobile industry manufacturers from all over the world are concentrated. ENDO FORGING’s quality control system, which is based on international standards such as ISO 9001* and IATF 16949*, has convinced Japanese automobile manufacturers as well as U.S. and European manufacturers to choose our products. This allows us to ensure a supply system in line with industrial globalization. We can also serve as a supplier for overseas manufacturing.

    *We have obtained ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certification (ENDO FORGING)

    REASON 05.

    High precision and improved repeatability for final products

    We manage the entire process from mold design to mold fabrication and hot forging, all in-house. This allows the design intent to be shared accurately in the early stages of product launch, even with the manufacturing site. This close cooperation between design and manufacturing significantly shortens the trial-and-error process and greatly improves the precision and repeatability of the final product.

    REASON 06.

    Integrated system shortens delivery time and optimizes development costs

    We handle requests for new parts or specification changes immediately in-house, covering everything from initial mold design to adjustment and refabrication. This is why we are so highly trusted by our customers. Our approach overturns the conventional standard of waiting for weeks between prototyping and mass production, and drastically shortens lead time when launching a product. We help you to bring products to market quicker and streamline development costs.
    It normally takes between two to three months from order placement to delivery.

    REASON 07.

    Capable of handling forgings of many sizes, from small to large

    In February 2025, we acquired Nichia Forging Co., Ltd. (Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture) as a wholly owned subsidiary. We make full use of a 16-ton air stamp hammer, one of the largest in the industry, to provide large forgings such as power plant turbine parts, construction machinery parts, and railroad parts. We continue to update our facilities to meet the needs of our customers. For example, we have among the largest number of electric upsetting machines in Japan.

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EQUIPMENT Main equipment

Main equipment in Japan
(Nichia Forging)

Our production method combines the features of electric upsetting machines, air hammers, roll forging, and free forging to forge complex shapes. Facilities with such a wide variety of equipment are rare in Japan. This also contributes significantly in terms of cost, quality, and delivery times.

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  Equipment name Number of units owned
Forging equipment Air hammer (16 t) 1
Air hammer (8 t) 1
Air hammer (6 t) 1
Air hammer (4 t) 1
Air hammer (3 t) 1
High-speed air hammer (3 t) 1
Free-forging hammer (2 t) 1
Free-forging hammer (1/4 t) 1
Forging roll 2
Forging press (2500 t) 2
Screw press (800 t) 1
Forging press (700 t) 1
Knuckle joint press (250 t) 3
Crank press (30 t to 600 t) 46
Electric upsetting machine 25
Heating equipment High-frequency induction heating furnace 7
Furnace floor rotation PID-controlled heating furnace 6
Batch-type PID-controlled heating furnace 4
Heat treatment equipment Pit-type high-temperature quenching furnace 4
Pit-type tempering furnace 5
Batch-type PID-controlled heating furnace 1
Quenching oil tank 2
Mold machining equipment CAD/CAM system 3
Machining center 7
CNC lathe 2
Electric discharge machine 3
General-purpose lathe 7
Radial drilling machine 2
Vertical milling cutter 8
Inspection equipment Universal material tester 1
Tension tester 1
Magnetic inspection equipment 3
Creep rupture tester 2
Charpy impact tester 1
Ultrasonic inspection equipment 2
Hardness tester
(Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers)
6
Metallurgical microscope 1
Optical thermometer 3
Metallurgical microscope 1
Laser scanning equipment 1
3D scanner 3D measuring equipment 1
Other equipment Fully automatic sawing machine
(250 mm to 800 mm)
10
Metal saw 14
Shot blaster 7
Main equipment overseas
(ENDO FORGING)

Our integrated system covers everything from mold making to material cutting, forging, and inspection. We have a press forging line (1600 tons to 2500 tons) and air hammer forging line (1.3 tons to 2.0 tons) to handle a wide range of products from small mass production to high-precision parts.

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  Equipment name Number of units owned
Forging press Forging press (2500 t) 1
Forging press (2000 t) 1
Forging press (1600 t) 4
Forging press (1500 t) 1
Forging press (1200 t) 2
Air hammer Air hammer (2.0 t) 3
Air hammer (1.5 t) 4
Air hammer (1.3 t) 5
Coining Screw press (125 t) 1
Screw press (315 t) 1
Knuckle press (400 t) 1
Knuckle press (630 t) 3
Mold machining equipment High-speed processing machine
(machining center)
20
Machining center 11
CNC lathe 7
Wire cutter 6
Electric discharge machine 7
NC milling 3
General-purpose lathe 6
All-in-one automatic control machining center 1
Inspection equipment Magnetic particle inspection equipment 7
Coordinate measuring instrument 1
Microscope 2
Hardness tester 3
Contour measuring equipment 1
Cutting machine Auto band saw 1
Circular saw 1
Cutting machine (300 t) 1
Cutting machine (450 t) 1
Cutting machine (600 t) 1
Shot blast Shot blast 4
Drum shot blast 4
Hanger shot blast 6

CONTACT US Contact information

  • Considering products forged from difficult-to-process materials such as titanium or high-strength alloys?
  • Need a one-stop solution for large forged parts?
  • Want to solve cost and precision challenges by changing production methods?
We specialize in highly difficult forging, VA/VE proposals utilizing our extensive facilities, and OEM work
Endo Manufacturing participates in projects as a development partner proposing technologies, from the product development stage.
 Endo Manufacturing proposes feasible solutions while utilizing our expertise and technologies, such as optimization of manufacturing methods, material conversion proposals, mold fabrication, mass production, cost cutting, and weight reduction.

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