IFA - Independent Forgings and Alloys

IFA manufacture semi-finished high integrity components from performance alloys which are used in critical and demanding environments. Operating from an unique 64,000m2 single site in Sheffield, UK, complex forged and machined parts from 5 grammes to 6 tonnes are produced here, which are supplied into the military & defence, aerospace, oil & gas, nuclear and conventional power generation, motorsport and high end advanced engineering. We are the only forge in the world to have open die Rotary Cold Forge, GFM rotary forge, Heavy Press, Hammers, Ring Rolling Mills and closed die Drop Stamp Hammers, Lasco Press and Precision Blade forging on a single site, fully integrated with material stockholding, sawing, heat treatment, NDT inspection, CNC machining, metallurgical & mechanical testing and global delivery. We are a highly skilled, technically experienced partner for forging a wide range of alloys, materials forged at IFA include aluminium, titanium, nickel and cobalt alloys, stainless, heat and corrosion resistant steels and carbon & low alloy steels. Material is stocked in ingot form, allowing maximum flexibility option of product sizes, weights and quantities. We can supply highly specialised single forgings as well as volume production. Products manufactured range from bars, rings, blanks, boss blanks, planks, blocks, squares and bespoke near net shaped forgings produced to demanding structure, grain flow and property specifications. Our robust quality assurance and approvals from Lloyds Register, NADCAP and UKAS ensures high standards of product and service are delivered. As a privately owned single site manufacturer we are an easily managed supplier, contact is easy and all production on one site. Working closely with our clients to optimise supply, we react quickly to issues, our flat management structure enabling fast decision making. Our Mission Statement is "Success Through Integrity" and firmly believe in "forging partnerships" and working openly and honestly with our customers and suppliers alike.