I have forged stainless and the window for forging will close on you pretty quick. It isn't easy, but more than a couple of bladesmiths and factories do it.It's a lot of trouble for what you get out of it. A lot of people laminate a high-carbon, non-stainless core with low-carbon stainless on the sides. Most things that can be made out of mild steel can also be made out of stainless. This article will explore the key benefits, the forging process, and the wide range of applications for forged stainless steel flanges. Cold forging transforms stainless steel without heating. The steel is at room temperature.