| 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 nestled in the renowned casting & forging heartland of Botou, Hebei province, China. Situated a convenient 200 km from the bustling capital, Beijing, our facility boasts over three decades of excellence in the custom forging industry. As a stalwart in traditional forging, we are dedicated not only to assimilating the wealth of industry knowledge but also to pioneering advancements through innovative techniques and state-of-the-art machinery. Our commitment to continuous development and improvement is driven by an unwavering focus on meeting and exceeding market demands, ensuring our esteemed clients always receive products of unmatched quality and precision.
Forging, one of the most time-honored metalworking techniques, continues to stand as a pillar of effectiveness and efficiency. At its essence, forging is the art of shaping raw metal while it remains solid, without succumbing to complete melting. Master craftsmen employ a symphony of techniques, such as hammering, rolling, and pressing, to form these steadfast materials. While a myriad of forging variations exist, each boasting unique advantages, the common thread is the elevation of the workpiece to scorching temperatures, aiding in these transformative shaping processes.
Forging stands apart from other metalworking methods, like casting, by producing components with superior physical attributes. These components exhibit exceptional tensile strength, all while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Such advantageous properties arise from the alteration of the metal's grain. Because the material never liquefies, the dynamic forces exerted during forging align the grain along the product's natural flow, resulting in components that boast unparalleled strength compared to machined or casted alternatives.
CMC Forge democratizes these remarkable benefits for clients across diverse industries. Our comprehensive suite of expert forging services is tailored to fulfill the demands of countless applications, ensuring unmatched quality and performance.
THE INTRICACIES OF THE FORGING PROCESS
The forging process is vast, encompassing numerous subtypes, each with its own set of procedures. However, most forging operations adhere to a general sequence of steps that guide the transformation of raw metal into extraordinary finished products.
Explore the fascinating world of metal forming with our insightful comparison between hot and cold forging. Although both methodologies achieve similar end results, the processes differ significantly in execution.
Hot forging is a captivating technique where metals are heated beyond their recrystallization temperature, sometimes reaching up to a scorching 2,300 degrees Fahrenheit. This process dramatically reduces the energy requirements needed for metal formation. The intense heat mitigates yield strength while enhancing ductility, ensuring the metal can be shaped with ease. Another remarkable advantage is the elimination of chemical inconsistencies within the hot forged products.
Cold forging, on the other hand, generally takes place at room temperature or below the recrystallization threshold. While not all metals, especially high-carbon steels, are suited to this method, cold forging excels in delivering unparalleled dimensional accuracy, consistency, superior surface finishes, and minimal contamination. This process involves a variety of techniques like bending, extruding, cold drawing, and cold heading. However, achieving these benefits necessitates more robust machinery and possibly intermediate annealing, adding to the overall complexity.
ADVANTAGES
We proudly deliver superior quality hot forging parts and components that cater to a vast spectrum of industries, such as automotive, food dairy, machinery, medical, plumbing, watering, mining, petrochemical, electrical, energy, aerospace, and submarine sectors, among others.
Renowned for producing some of the strongest manufactured parts and components, hot forging stands out among metal manufacturing processes. Our expertise allows us to craft parts and components weighing from mere grams to several hundred kilograms. For those requiring special surface finishes, we offer an extensive array of secondary operations, including precise machining and exquisite surface finishing.
Hot forging involves heating metal above its recrystallization temperature, significantly reducing the flow stress and required energy for forming. This process enhances production rates (or strain rates), making metals easier to shape and less prone to fracturing.
Iron and its alloys are predominantly hot forged due to two compelling reasons: Firstly, as work hardening progresses, hard materials like steel and iron become increasingly challenging to manipulate. Secondly, hot forging is a cost-effective approach, as metals like steel can be further strengthened through various processes beyond just cold working.
During hot forging, average temperatures include: Aluminum Alloys - 360°C (680°F) to 520°C (968°F); Copper 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 heated beyond their recrystallization points to avoid strain hardening during deformation. This involves heating the metal and often the mold, allowing for easy 'movement' and enabling the manufacture of more intricate shapes than cold forging could achieve.
For superalloys with low malleability, isothermal forging-also known as hot forging-is employed in controlled atmospheres to prevent oxidation. This thermal process maintains the workpiece at its peak temperature throughout forming.
By heating the mold to an elevated or slightly lower temperature than the workpiece, the risk of cooling between mold interfaces is nullified. This enhances the metal's flow properties, ensuring optimum formation.
| 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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