Forging Competition

2027 Forging Competition

Project: Crate Hammer

 
The 2027 Forging Competition challenges students to creatively design and forge a functioning crate hammer.
 
This year, teams will forge a crate hammer. The maximum weight requirement of the crate hammer is 5lbs. Crate hammers should not exceed 24” in length. Each crate hammer will be put through a series of tests appropriate to the application. All submissions should include your crate hammer, a project video and technical report documenting the design and manufacturing process.
 
The crate hammer, or "box opener," is a specialized, multipurpose hand tool that originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Designed specifically for the logistics and grocery industries, it was used by merchants, delivery drivers, and warehouse workers to quickly pry open and disassemble wooden shipping crates and pallets.
 
CLICK HERE for more information and to register your team!

Interested in learning how your school can get involved, contact Amanda Dureiko at [email protected]

2026 Forging Competition!

 
 There were 22 teams (over 140 students) that competed in this year’s Forging Competition. 

Teams forged an American Felling Axe - check out the competition video below!

 

Congrats to this year's winners:

Colorado School of Mines (Grand Prize & Best Performance)
Michigan Technological University (Best Technical Report)
University of Florida (Best Video)