| Customization: | Available |
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| Processing Object: | Metal |
| Molding Style: | Forging |
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Nestled in the heart of Botou, Hebei province-an esteemed hub for casting and forging-Botou Casting Machinery Processing Co., Ltd, formerly known as Cangzhou Metallic Crafts Co., Ltd, stands as a pillar of excellence in the custom forging industry. With a strategic location just 200 kilometers from Beijing, we boast over 30 years of unparalleled experience. As a venerable name in traditional forging, our commitment extends beyond adopting industry best practices. We embrace innovation through cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art machinery. Our unwavering dedication to progress and improvement ensures that we continually meet and exceed the ever-evolving demands of the market, striving for excellence in every facet of our operations.
Forging, an age-old art in metalworking, has stood the test of time, continuing to deliver exceptional results. At its essence, forging involves the shaping of raw metals without allowing them to fully melt. The material stays solid as operators skillfully employ various techniques, including hammering, rolling, or pressing, to shape it. While there exist numerous forging variations, each offering unique benefits, most share the common process of heating the metal workpiece to exceedingly high temperatures to ease the shaping process effectively.
In comparison to casting and other metalworking methods, forging provides superior physical attributes, notably an outstanding tensile strength, all at a cost-effective price. These advantageous qualities arise fundamentally from the transformation of the metal's grain structure. Since the metal never reaches a molten state, the forces exerted through forging compel the grain to follow the contours of the final product, resulting in components remarkably stronger than those produced through machining or casting.
CMC Forge extends these formidable benefits to diverse industries, offering an extensive array of expert forging services tailored to meet the demands of countless applications.
UNDERSTANDING THE INTRICACIES OF THE FORGING PROCESS
The overarching forging process comprises numerous subtypes, causing the exact procedures for shaping a product to vary. However, most operations adhere to a similar foundational structure.
Forging, a cornerstone of modern metalwork, comes in two primary forms: hot forging and cold forging. These transformative processes uniquely mold metals, offering distinct pathways to achieve similar, high-quality results.
Hot forging is a technique that involves heating metal to temperatures soaring above its recrystallization point, often reaching extremes of up to 2,300 degrees Fahrenheit. The key advantage of this high-temperature process is the significant reduction in energy needed to shape the metal effectively. The intense heat reduces yield strength while enhancing ductility, leading to robust, resilient products. Additionally, hot forging eradicates chemical inconsistencies, ensuring the integrity of the final product.
Cold forging, in contrast, refers to shaping metal at room temperature, or any temperature below the recrystallization threshold. Some metals, particularly high-carbon steels, exhibit substantial strength that can challenge cold forging. Nonetheless, cold forging excels in delivering superior dimensional accuracy, uniformity, and surface finish. Techniques such as bending, extruding, cold drawing, and cold heading fall under this category, providing a wide array of possibilities. However, this versatility demands robust equipment and potentially necessitates intermediate anneals, thereby increasing complexity and cost.
ADVANTAGES
We proudly provide top-tier hot forging parts and components, serving an extensive array of industries including automotive, food and dairy, machinery, medical, plumbing, irrigation, mining, petrochemical, electrical, energy, aerospace, submarine, and beyond. Our commitment to excellence ensures that our forged products meet the demanding standards of these diverse fields.
Renowned for producing exceptionally robust parts, hot forging stands out among metal manufacturing processes. Our capabilities range from crafting lightweight components weighing just a few grams to handling substantial pieces exceeding several hundred kilograms. For parts that demand special surface finishes, we offer comprehensive secondary operations such as precision machining and advanced surface treatments.
Hot forging is a process where metal is heated beyond its recrystallization temperature. This reduces the flow stress and energy required for forming, thereby enhancing production rates significantly. By making the metal more pliable, hot forging facilitates easier shaping and diminishes the risk of fracturing.
Iron and its alloys are predominantly hot forged for two principal reasons: Firstly, as work hardening progresses, materials like steel and iron become increasingly challenging to manipulate. Secondly, hot forging followed by heat treatment is a cost-effective method for strengthening metals like steel, which can be enhanced through various processes beyond just cold working.
Typical hot forging temperatures are: Aluminum Alloys - 360°C (680°F) to 520°C (968°F); Copper Alloys - 700°C (1292°F) to 800°C (1472°F); Steel - up to 1150°C (2102°F). These optimal temperatures ensure the best results in forging different metals.
Hot forging involves heating metal above its recrystallization point, preventing strain hardening during deformation. This process entails elevating the metal's temperature, then shaping it in a mold that can be heated if necessary. The high temperatures allow the metal to be easily manipulated, enabling the creation of more intricate shapes than those achievable through cold forging.
For superalloys with minimal malleability, isothermal forging is employed. This technique, synonymous with hot forging, maintains the workpiece at a high temperature in a controlled environment to prevent oxidation, facilitating enhanced material deformation.
To maintain consistent temperature, the mold is heated to an elevated or slightly lower degree than the workpiece. This ensures that the cooling of the workpiece is minimized during molding, thereby improving the metal's flow characteristics and resulting in superior quality components.
| Material | Characteristics | Application |
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| Stainless Steel | Corrosion-resistant |
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| Low Carbon and Low Alloy Steel | Easily processed Good mechanical properties Low material cost |
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| HSLA/Microalloy Steel | Good mechanical properties Low material cost Simple thermomechanical treatment |
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| Aluminum | Good strength-to-weight ratio Readily forged |
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| Aluminum A356.0 | Good strength-to-weight ratio Readily forged |
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| Nickel-Base Superalloy | Oxidation resistance Creep-rupture strength |
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| Titanium | High strength Low density Excellent corrosion resistance |
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