Why do tools have "drop forged" stamped on them?

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Why do tools have "drop forged" stamped on them?

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Feb 21, 2014

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Tools that say "drop forged" have been created using a technique called drop forging. Find out how drop forging and several other kinds of forging work, and why drop forging is a sign of a sturdy tool, in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Feb 21, 2014

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