| Customization: | Available |
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| Processing Object: | Metal |
| Molding Style: | Forging |
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Botou Casting Machinery Factory, the esteemed predecessor of Cangzhou Metallic Crafts Co., Ltd, is strategically located in the renowned casting and forging industrial hub of Botou, nestled in Hebei province, China. Merely 200km from the bustling capital of Beijing, our factory boasts of an impressive heritage with over 30 years of pioneering expertise in the custom forging industry. As a traditional forging manufacturer, we not only assimilate and learn from industry experiences but are also passionately committed to adopting cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art machinery. Our relentless pursuit of excellence drives us to continually develop and refine our capabilities, ensuring we satisfy and exceed the ever-evolving demands of the global market.
Forging, an art steeped in history, continues to be an unrivaled method in metalworking. This ancient technique involves the meticulous shaping of raw metal while meticulously maintaining its solid state, skillfully avoiding complete melting. The process unfolds through a blend of techniques such as hammering, rolling, or pressing, each enhancing the metal's innate properties. Despite the myriad variations of forging, all share a common thread: heating the metal to formidable temperatures to refine its shape.
When contrasted with casting or other metalworking methods, forging emerges as the true champion, delivering unparalleled physical attributes and exceptional tensile strength at a cost-effective price. This superiority stems from the transformation within the metal's grain structure. As the metal remains un-melted, forging's dynamic forces reshape the grain to mimic the flow of the final product, crafting components of superior strength compared to their machined and casted peers.
CMC Forge bridges these forging benefits to a diverse clientele, extending a comprehensive suite of expert forging services tailored to a wide array of applications across various industries.
THE INTRICATE FORGING PROCESS
The forging process is a tapestry of diverse subtypes, each weaving its own path. Yet, despite the variety, most adhere to a universal sequence of steps in crafting a product.
Delve into the fascinating world of metal forming with two paramount techniques: hot forging and cold forging. Each of these processes presents a unique pathway to transform metal into desired shapes, offering distinct advantages while achieving similar end results.
Hot forging is a dynamic process involving the heating of metal above its recrystallization temperature, often reaching up to a fiery 2,300 degrees Fahrenheit. This technique is prized for its efficiency, drastically reducing the energy necessary for shaping the metal due to the lowered yield strength and enhanced ductility that accompany high temperatures. Additionally, hot forging refines the product by eliminating chemical inconsistencies, ensuring a superior quality outcome.
Cold forging, on the other hand, typically occurs at room temperature or any temperature beneath the metal's recrystallization point. While some metals, particularly high-carbon steel, may be too robust for cold forging, this process excels in delivering precise dimensional control, uniformity, and exceptional surface finish. It encompasses versatile techniques such as bending, extruding, cold drawing, and cold heading. The trade-off for this versatility is the requirement for more robust equipment and potential intermediate annealing, laying the foundation for its exceptional precision and finish.
UNVEILING THE ADVANTAGES OF FORGING PROCESSES
Our cutting-edge process provides exceptional quality hot forging parts and components, catering to a diverse array of industries such as automotive, food and dairy, machinery, medical, plumbing, watering, mining, petrochemical, electrical, energy, aerospace, submarine, and beyond.
Renowned for its ability to produce some of the most robust manufactured parts and components, hot forging stands out among metal manufacturing processes. Our expertise ranges from crafting parts as light as a few grams to those exceeding several hundred kilograms. For parts demanding specialized surface finishes, we offer an extensive selection of secondary operations including precision machining and surface finishing.
Hot forging involves heating metal above its recrystallization temperature, which reduces the flow stress and energy required for metal formation. This process not only facilitates easier metal shaping but also significantly decreases the likelihood of fracturing, thus enhancing production efficiency.
Iron and its alloys are predominantly hot forged for two key reasons: #1) To prevent work hardening, which complicates machining of hard materials like steel and iron. #2) It presents a cost-effective strategy, as hot forging followed by heat treatments can further strengthen metals like steel without relying solely on cold working techniques.
The average temperatures for hot forging are: Aluminum (Al) Alloys - 360°C (680°F) to 520°C (968°F); Copper (Cu) Alloys - 700°C (1,292°F) to 800°C (1,472°F); Steel - up to 1,150°C (2,102°F).
In the hot forging process, metals are plastically deformed above their recrystallization temperature to prevent strain hardening. This technique typically involves heating the metal beyond its recrystallization threshold and shaping it in a heated mold, allowing for the creation of intricate shapes that cold forging cannot achieve.
For superalloys with low malleability, isothermal forging is employed. This thermal processing method keeps the workpiece at its peak temperature during formation, effectively preventing oxidation and ensuring optimal shaping conditions.
By heating the mold to a temperature similar or slightly below that of the workpiece, we maintain the ideal forming conditions. This eliminates cooling issues at the mold-metal interface, leading to improved metal flow properties and superior forging quality.
| 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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