Forgingisanimportanthot-formingprocess. It is used inproducingcomponentsof all shapesandsizes, from quite small items to large units weighingseveraltons.
Almost all the successful companies began by producing at least some components for others (Sony still does) but were equally determined to carve out names for themselves by making distinctive products.
At the Shanghai motor show in April, Toyota president Akio Toyoda announced that the company was studying producing in China key components of its hybrid vehicles (HV), such as batteries and motors.