Professional Metal Forging Factory Offering Customization on Products

• Customization: Available
• Processing Object: Metal
• Molding Style: Forging
• Model NO.: 0251425532
• Molding Technics: Hot Forging
• Application: Auto Parts
• Material: Steel
• Heat Treatment: Tempering
• Surface Treatment: Sand Blasting
• Forging Tolerance: +/-0.5mm
• Standard: ASME
• Mateiral: Steel Alloy, Carbon Steel, Ss, Brass, Aluminum
• Logo: Customize Available
• Size: Customize Available
• Drawing Format: 3D, Pdf, CAD...
• Transport Package: Carton, Wooden Box
• Specification: customized as drawing, specification
• Trademark: DXCMC
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 7308900000
• Production Capacity: 5000000 Tons Per Year
• Package Size: 5.00cm * 5.00cm * 5.00cm
• Package Gross Weight: 10.000kg
• Lead Time: 30 days (1 - 5 Pieces) ; To be negotiated ( > 5 Pieces)

Product Description

Company Profile

Botou Casting Machinery Factory, the illustrious predecessor of Cangzhou Metallic Crafts Co., Ltd, stands as a beacon of industrial prowess in the vibrant heart of Botou. This city is famed as a crucial casting and forging hub within Hebei Province, China, and is conveniently situated just 200 kilometers from the dynamic cityscape of Beijing. With an esteemed legacy spanning over thirty years in the specialized field of custom forging, we embody the rich heritage and pioneering spirit of forging brilliance. Our unwavering dedication transcends mere acquisition of external knowledge, as we ardently integrate cutting-edge methodologies and the most advanced machinery available. Our commitment to perpetual development and innovation ensures that we not only meet, but consistently surpass, the evolving demands of the market. We are devoted to delivering exceptional satisfaction and unmatched excellence to our esteemed clientele.

A GUIDE TO FORGING PARTS

Forging is an illustrious and ancient craft that holds a revered place in the world of modern metalworking. This timeless technique elegantly transforms raw metals while preserving their solid form, engaging the mastery of hammering, rolling, or pressing. It is an artful process that harnesses the power of high temperatures to sculpt metal, offering a diverse array of forging techniques, each endowed with unique and compelling benefits.

Forging is heralded as the pinnacle of metalworking for crafting components with exceptional physical attributes, notably superior tensile strength, and remarkable cost-effectiveness, setting it apart from casting and other methods. The key to these extraordinary properties lies in the intentional manipulation of the metal's grain structure. By bypassing the melting stage, the applied force skillfully aligns the grain with the final product's form, yielding components that boast significantly greater strength than those produced through machining or casting.

Experience the unparalleled advantages of forging with Botou Casting Machinery Processing Co., Ltd. Our esteemed company caters to a multitude of industries, offering a comprehensive range of expert forging services tailored to satisfy diverse application needs.

A COMPREHENSIVE EXPLORATION OF THE FORGING PROCESS

The expansive field of forging encompasses a wealth of specialized subtypes, each characterized by its own unique procedural nuances. Despite these differences, the majority of forging operations follow a foundational series of essential steps.

• The essence of forging success lies in meticulously designed dies that skillfully mold and compress metal into the desired forms. The selection of the perfect toolset is crucial for achieving the precise shape intended. Custom die designs are often indispensable to meet stringent specifications, especially for extensive production runs where multiple dies must seamlessly collaborate to perform tasks like flattening, forming, or cutting.
• The journey from raw metal to masterpiece begins with comprehensive planning and precision toolmaking, setting the stage for the transformative phase of metalworking. Initially, the workpiece, known as a billet, is carefully cut to specific dimensions and then brought to the precise temperature required for molding.
• In this stage, forging methodologies diverge significantly. Depending on the chosen process, the heated billet may be expertly placed between dies or within a preformed cavity and subjected to compression. Alternatively, in cold forging, the billet is artfully hammered at room temperature to achieve the intended shape.
• For a finish that exemplifies perfection, additional refinements may be necessary. Some dies produce surplus material, known as flashing, which demands meticulous trimming to ensure a flawless final product.

COLD FORGING VS HOT FORGING

 

Forging stands as a celebrated, time-honored craft that has evolved magnificently over centuries into two distinct and innovative methodologies: hot forging and cold forging. Each of these exceptional techniques, with their own strategic and meticulous processes, ultimately leads to the remarkable transformation of raw metal into robust, superior-quality products, paving the way for endless possibilities in modern manufacturing.

Hot forging embodies a fascinating and dynamic process of elevating metal beyond its recrystallization temperature, sometimes reaching a fiery 2,300 degrees Fahrenheit. This technique is revered for its remarkable proficiency in reducing the energy expenditure required to shape metal, thanks to the decreased yield strength and increased ductility. Furthermore, hot forging skillfully eliminates chemical imperfections, ensuring a uniformly consistent metal composition, thereby significantly enhancing overall material integrity and performance.

Cold forging, on the other hand, boldly shapes the resilience of metals at ambient or slightly elevated temperatures. While formidable metals like high-carbon steel may resist due to their inherent strength, cold forging excels in delivering precision with extraordinary dimensional accuracy, uniformity, and an exquisite surface finish. This method's impressive versatility is exemplified through techniques such as bending, extruding, cold drawing, and cold heading, although these may require higher equipment investments and occasional intermediate annealing to achieve the desired results.



ADVANTAGES

• Preserve the natural and seamless grain flow of the metal, ensuring exceptional structural integrity and significantly enhancing the overall performance of the final product.
• Maintain the inherent and impressive strength of the metal, ensuring its durability and reliable performance across diverse applications.
• Eliminate defects, inclusions, and porosity, resulting in high-caliber products with unmatched quality and unwavering dependability.
• Relatively low production costs provide outstanding economic efficiency and cost-effectiveness in cutting-edge manufacturing processes.
• Deliver outstanding production yield and efficiency, optimizing output to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality components.

 

HOT FORGING

At Botou Casting Machinery Processing Co., Ltd, we are distinguished by our commitment to delivering exemplary hot forging parts and components across a diverse array of industries. Our masterfully crafted products address the unique needs of sectors including automotive, food dairy, machinery, medical, plumbing, and watering, to name a few. We extend our proficiency to mining, petrochemical, electrical, energy, aerospace, submarine industries, and far beyond. Every product we create is a testament to our unwavering dedication to quality and precision.

Hot forging stands as a revered technique in the metal manufacturing industry, known for producing the most resilient components. Our expansive capabilities enable us to craft parts ranging from ultra-lightweight pieces weighing mere grams to robust components weighing several hundred kilograms. For parts requiring specialized surface finishes, we offer an extensive suite of secondary operations. These include precision machining and cutting-edge surface finishing techniques, ensuring each piece adheres to the most stringent quality standards.

 

What Is Hot Forging?

Hot forging is an advanced process involving the heating of metals beyond their recrystallization temperature, significantly reducing flow stress and energy consumption. This method accelerates production rates, simplifies metal shaping, and substantially minimizes the risk of fractures during manufacturing.

Iron and its alloys are typically selected for hot forging for two pivotal reasons: Firstly, as work hardening progresses, these robust materials like steel and iron become increasingly resistant to shaping. Secondly, the economic benefits of hot forging these metals allow for follow-up heat treatment processes that boost material strength without relying solely on cold working methods.

Typical temperatures for hot forging are as follows: Aluminum (Al) Alloys are forged between 360°C (680°F) and 520°C (968°F); Copper (Cu) Alloys require 700°C (1,292°F) to 800°C (1,472°F); and Steel can be forged at temperatures up to 1,150°C (2,102°F).

 

 

 

How are Hot Forgings Made?

During the hot forging process, metals are heated above their recrystallization point to avert strain hardening during deformation. This involves plastically deforming the heated metal and molding it into shapes with molds that can also be heated when necessary. This elevated temperature setting permits the creation of more intricate shapes compared to cold forging, as the metal becomes significantly more pliable.

For superalloys, naturally less ductile, sophisticated techniques like isothermal forging are employed to prevent oxidation. Known also as hot forging, this thermal process maintains the workpiece at an optimal temperature throughout, ensuring the highest quality and integrity of the finished product.

Maintaining the workpiece's temperature is achieved by heating the mold to a temperature close to or slightly below that of the workpiece. This approach eliminates the cooling between mold interfaces, thereby optimizing metal flow properties and enhancing the precision of forming.

 

Advantages of Hot Forging

• Increased ductility: Hot forging endows metals with exceptional ductility, facilitating their effortless transformation into desired shapes.
• Complex shapes: This method supports the fabrication of intricate and sophisticated shapes that may be unachievable with other forging techniques.
• High precision: Achieve remarkable precision in the dimensions and surface finishes of forged components, adhering to the most rigorous standards.
• Cost benefit: Benefit from reduced production costs and superior material utilization, making hot forging a wise economic decision.
• Enhanced stiffness: The process inherently fortifies materials, imparting greater stiffness and durability to the final products.
• Size: Our product offerings span from compact 1-inch parts to substantial 30-inch components, fulfilling a broad spectrum of needs and specifications.
• Weight: We produce parts ranging in weight from light ounces to robust components exceeding 100 pounds, tailored to your specific requirements.

 

 

 

APPLICATION

 

Material	Characteristics	Application
Stainless Steel	Corrosion-resistant	Used in steam turbines, pressure vessels, and other applications in petrochemical, medical, food processing industries. Used at temperatures up to 1800 F under low stress and to 1250 F under high-stress.
Low Carbon and Low Alloy Steel	Easily processed Good mechanical properties Low material cost	Widely used at temperature lower than 900 F.
HSLA/Microalloy Steel	Good mechanical properties Low material cost Simple thermomechanical treatment	Mainly used at temperature lower than 400 F for structural and engine applications in the aircraft and transportation industries.
Aluminum	Good strength-to-weight ratio Readily forged	Mainly used at temperature lower than 400 F for structural and engine applications in the aircraft and transportation industries.
Aluminum A356.0	Good strength-to-weight ratio Readily forged	Mainly used at temperature lower than 400 F for structural and engine applications in the aircraft and transportation industries.
Nickel-Base Superalloy	Oxidation resistance Creep-rupture strength	Used at temperature between 1200 and 1800 F. Used for structural shapes, turbine components, fittings, and valves.
Titanium	High strength Low density Excellent corrosion resistance	About 40% lighter in weight compared to steel parts. Used primarily in the temperature services to 1000 F.  Used for aircraft engine components and structures, ship components, and valves and fitting in transportation and chemical industries.

Secondary Operations and Heat Treatment of Hot Forging We Offer: Elevate your hot-forged components to new heights with our extensive suite of secondary operations and custom heat treatment services. Designed to maximize performance and longevity, our solutions ensure your components thrive under demanding conditions.

• High Precision Machining: Experience the pinnacle of precision and craftsmanship with our high precision machining services. Each piece is crafted with a dedication to detail that surpasses expectations, guaranteeing outstanding results and client satisfaction at every turn.
• Punching, Drilling, Tapping, Bending, Milling: Discover our comprehensive range of manufacturing solutions, from expert punching and precise drilling to accurate tapping, seamless bending, and meticulous milling. Tailored to meet your diverse manufacturing challenges, our services excel in precision and quality.
• Painting, Anodizing, Black Oxide, Powder Coating: Revitalize and fortify your products with our extensive surface treatment solutions. Our professional painting, premium anodizing, robust black oxide, and enduring powder coating options are engineered to enhance both the visual appeal and durability of your products.
• Heat Treatment: Unleash the full potential of your components with our state-of-the-art heat treatment processes. Expertly designed to enhance strength, toughness, and wear resistance, our techniques ensure that your products deliver peak performance and reliability.

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