About Us
Since 1929, Carlton Forge Works has built a reputation for providing creative, high quality, and value conscious solutions through forged high temperature alloy rings.
A Leader in Forged Rings
Today, as a leader in the industry, Carlton is regarded to be at the highest level of quality for every major aircraft engine manufacturer.
Carlton produces seamless rolled rings and open and closed die forgings for the aerospace, gas turbine, industrial, commercial and nuclear industries with one of the most extensive lines of equipment and truly skilled craftsmen anywhere.

Forging Every Alloy, with the Latest Technology
Carlton Forge Works manufactures parts from all forgeable alloys. Principal alloy groups are nickel, titanium, aluminum, cobalt, zirconium, niobium, and iron. Carlton forges a number of exotic high temperature metals with special properties.
Carlton uses the most advanced, reliable and efficient equipment, including a wide range of cutting edge hydraulic presses and ring mills. Carlton integrates traditional forging machinery with advanced electronics, and uses the latest computer manufacturing techniques as well as CAD as part of its engineering power.
The Search is Constant and Dedicated
We are committed to understanding our customers' needs thoroughly. From the time a project comes through our doors we make sure we are completely in sync with our customers' specifications. We use the most advanced techniques in a constant and dedicated search for greater efficiencies, and pass the savings along to you.
Improving the value, quality and efficiency of everything we do is an ongoing process at Carlton.
Our People Want Success for Everyone
At Carlton our most important assets walk in and out of our plant every day. Carlton is staffed by dedicated craftsmen. We provide them ongoing training in an environment that breeds success.
Carlton has developed proven and successful techniques for our people that include a thorough development in the art of learning and how to apply those principles to specific projects.
Simply put, Carlton is a great place to work. You can see it in the faces of the people who work here — eager to be successful, eager to see our customers successful. Carlton is proud of the people who help us meet challenges no one else can handle.
Carlton History & Milestones
Carlton Forge Works Established
Established by Allen Carlton Sr., selling oil field equipment.
Allen Jr. Takes Over
Allen Carlton Jr. takes over and starts creating gun barrels for WWII.
First Jet Engine Part for GE
Carlton produces its first jet engine part for GE.
First Radial Axial Mill
Carlton commissions its first Radial Axial Mill.
C3 — First 8K Ton Press
Installation of the first 8,000-ton press (C3), adding closed-die capabilities.
R50 — Second Radial Axial Mill
Addition of the R50, Carlton's second Radial Axial Mill.
Arcturus — First Closed-Die Hammer
Acquisition of Arcturus, including a 50,000-pound closed-die hammer.
R180 — Largest Radial Axial Mill
Commissioning of the R180, the largest Radial Axial Mill of its kind.
One-Piece WASP LPT Case
Production of a one-piece WASP LPT case — for the largest aircraft engine in the world.
GE90 Fan Case — 140" OD
Production of the GE90 fan case, measuring 140 inches outside diameter.
PCC Acquisition
Carlton Forge Works is acquired by Precision Castparts Corp.
EHS Policy
It is our policy to conduct business operations in a manner that protects the safety and health of its employees, visitors, and the community. It is environmentally responsible and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Paramount, California
- Address
- 7743 E. Adams St
Paramount, CA 90723 USA - Phone
- (562) 633-1131
- Sales
- sales@cfworks.com
- General Information
- info@cfworks.com
- Accounting
- accounting@cfworks.com
- Customer Feedback
- customerfeedback@cfworks.com
