| 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, proudly resides in the renowned casting and forging industrial town of Botou in Hebei province, China. Our strategic location is just 200 kilometers from the bustling heart of Beijing. With a rich heritage spanning over 30 years in the dynamic custom forging industry, we have cultivated a strong reputation as a traditional forging manufacturer. At Botou Casting Machinery Processing Co., Ltd, we are committed to not only absorbing the wisdom and expertise of our peers but also to pioneering new techniques and integrating cutting-edge machinery. Our relentless pursuit of excellence drives us to continuously develop and enhance our capabilities, ensuring we consistently exceed the ever-evolving demands of the market.
Despite its ancient origins, forging stands as one of the most effective and reliable methods in metalworking today. At its essence, forging involves shaping raw metal while keeping it in a solid state, preventing it from fully melting. This approach allows operators to employ a range of forming techniques, such as hammering, rolling, or pressing, to shape the workpiece. Various forging methods, each with their unique advantages, typically require heating the metal to high temperatures to facilitate the shaping process, making it a versatile and vital metalworking technique.
When compared to casting and other metalworking techniques, forging delivers superior physical properties, offering exceptional tensile strength at a competitive cost. These advantageous characteristics stem from the alterations to the metal's internal grain structure. Since the metal is not melted, the percussive or compressive forces applied during forging align the grain with the flow of the final product. This results in components that are significantly stronger and more durable than those created through machining or casting processes.
CMC Forge extends these remarkable forging benefits to clients across numerous industries, providing a complete suite of expert forging services designed to meet the diverse demands of a wide range of applications.
THE INTRICATE FORGING PROCESS
With a variety of subtypes within the forging process, the specific steps to craft a product can differ. Generally, however, most procedures adhere to a common framework.
Forging, an ancient crafting method, boasts two primary techniques: hot forging and cold forging. Both methods, while distinct in their processes, ultimately aim to shape metal into desired forms with impressive outcomes.
Hot forging is a fascinating process where metals are heated beyond their recrystallization temperature, often reaching an intense 2,300 degrees Fahrenheit. This method offers significant advantages, as the high temperatures drastically reduce the energy needed to mold the metal. The excessive heat at this stage decreases the yield strength while significantly enhancing ductility. Moreover, hot forged products enjoy the added benefit of having chemical inconsistencies eliminated, resulting in superior quality and integrity.
Cold forging, in contrast, is performed at room temperature or any point below the recrystallization threshold. For metals like high-carbon steel, the strength at these temperatures can be a challenge for cold forging. Yet, cold forging excels with unparalleled precision in dimensional control, product uniformity, surface finish, and the absence of contamination. This process encompasses a versatile array of techniques such as bending, extruding, cold drawing, and cold heading. However, the increased versatility demands more powerful machinery and might necessitate intermediate anneals, making it a more equipment-intensive process.
UNVEILING THE ADVANTAGES
We excel in delivering top-tier hot forging parts and components, catering to a diverse array of industries. From automotive to aerospace, from food processing to petrochemical - our forging solutions are indispensable. Whether it's plumbing, mining, energy, or even submarine applications, our quality parts are the backbone of innovation and efficiency across sectors.
Renowned for yielding some of the most robust parts, hot forging surpasses other metal manufacturing processes. Our expertise ranges from crafting components as light as a few grams to those exceeding several hundred kilograms. We also offer extensive secondary operations like precision machining and surface finishing to meet any special surface requirements.
Hot forging involves heating metals beyond their recrystallization temperature, thus reducing the flow stress and energy needed for shaping. This process not only speeds up production but also enhances the metal's malleability and reduces the risk of fracture, ensuring superior performance and reliability.
Iron and its alloys are predominantly hot forged due to two primary reasons: #1) If work hardening progresses, materials become challenging to work with. #2) Economically, hot forging followed by heat treatment is advantageous, as it strengthens metals like steel beyond what cold working alone can achieve.
Typical hot forging temperatures are specific for each metal: Aluminum Alloys range between 360° (680°F) to 520°C (968°F); Copper Alloys usually between 700°C (1,292°F) and 800°C (1,472°F); Steel can be forged up to 1,150°C (2,102°F).
Hot forging reaches temperatures above the metal's recrystallization point, a necessity to prevent strain hardening. The process involves heating the metal and pressing it into a mold, also heated if required. This high-temperature environment allows for the creation of intricate shapes not possible with cold forging, ensuring versatility and precision.
Superalloys, due to their low malleability, undergo isothermal forging, a controlled atmosphere process to prevent oxidation. This method, synonymous with hot forging, maintains the workpiece at its peak temperature, ensuring optimal shaping and integrity.
The mold, heated to a high or slightly lower temperature than the workpiece, applies force to shape it. This heat consistency prevents premature cooling, improving the metal's flow properties and facilitating superior formability and detail.
| 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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