drop forged forks?

[Hukah]

I have what I have heard refered to as a "drop forged" springer fork that I hope to bring back to life.
I can't find much info about these "iron" forks.
Does anyone have a link that explains about these forks?
Are they just a better quality steel? Can they be welded and/or heated to straighten, etc?

Thanks for any thoughts you care to share.

 

[deorman]

https://home.howstuffworks.com/question376.htm

 

[SSG]

It really just means the legs are solid rather than tubular. It would make it easier to heat and straighten them.

 

[Hukah]

https://home.howstuffworks.com/question376.htm

Thank you, that article was very helpful.

 

[Hukah]

It really just means the legs are solid rather than tubular. It would make it easier to heat and straighten them.

That's really the info that I was seeking.
I have an old CWC springer fork that has a tweek in it.
I've straightened several tubular forks and didn't know if I could work these.
Good to hear.