Prétat SA – Precision die forging Prétat has been providing unrivalled expertise in precision die forging for 70 years now (since 1947). Capable of forging high-precision parts in aluminium and non-ferrous metals (aluminium alloys, copper, brass, bronze, etc…), Prétat SA serves a number of sectors and industries with a consistent focus on quality and deadlines and strict compliance with environmental standards. Industries Prétat delivers solutions that meet complex requirements. The company operates in sectors as diverse as aeronautics, medical, railways, special-purpose engineering, electrical engineering, watchmaking and luxury products. Our strengths We analyse and understand our customers’ needs We find solutions and establish partnerships Hot die forging/machining synergies allow costs to be optimised Tool design and manufacturing form an integral part of the process Small to medium production runs OUR KNOW-HOW SERVING YOUR NEEDS Hot die forging is the process of deforming a heated piece of non-ferrous metal between two dies. The latter are created in our very own tool shop, which is an integral part of the company. Specialising in the manufacture of made-to-order die-forged parts, we respond to each customer’s individual requirements for geometrically complex products. A combination of extensive expertise and complementary experience has allowed Prétat to make customised solutions its trademark. Advantages of hot die forging Excellent dimensional stability Lack of porosity Uses less material Precise distortion and therefore little or no final machining Excellent quality and price-to-quality ratio Enhanced mechanical properties thanks in part to the grain flow structure of the material