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| Processing Object: | Metal |
| Molding Style: | Forging |
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Located in the heart of China's renowned casting & forging industrial town of Botou, Hebei province, Botou Casting Machinery Factory-formerly known as Cangzhou Metallic Crafts Co., Ltd-is a powerhouse of innovation and craftsmanship, just 200 km from the bustling metropolis of Beijing. With an illustrious history spanning over 30 years, our factory has become a beacon in the custom forging industry. Embracing the essence of tradition while pioneering advancements, we not only draw from a rich tapestry of experiences but are also dedicated to integrating cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art machinery. Our commitment to excellence fuels our continuous development and enhancement, ensuring we consistently meet and exceed the evolving demands of the global market. Discover the art of forging redefined with Botou Casting Machinery Processing Co., Ltd!
While forging stands as one of history's most ancient metalworking techniques, it remains a hallmark of effectiveness today. At its essence, forging is a transformative journey of shaping raw metal without fully liquefying it. The material retains its solid form as masterful operators employ techniques such as hammering, rolling, or pressing to sculpt it. Diverse forging variations exist, each with unique benefits, yet they commonly involve elevating the workpiece to significant temperatures to ease the shaping process.
In comparison to casting and alternative metalworking methods, forging delivers exceptional physical traits, notably remarkable tensile strength, all at a competitive cost. These superior attributes stem from the reconfiguration of the metal's grain. Since the material never transitions to a molten state, the forging's percussive and compressive forces guide the grain to align with the flow of the finished product. The result? Components vastly more robust than their machined and casted peers.
CMC Forge transforms these advantages into reality for diverse industries, providing comprehensive, expert forging services tailored to meet an array of application requirements.
THE INTRICACIES OF THE FORGING PROCESS
The forging process encompasses a spectrum of subtypes, meaning the precise steps to craft a product may vary. Yet, most processes adhere to a general framework.
Forging, an essential metal forming process, is mainly executed through two popular methods: hot forging and cold forging. Though both techniques ultimately achieve similar outcomes, they each bring unique characteristics and benefits to the metalworking landscape.
Hot forging involves heating metal to a temperature surpassing its recrystallization threshold, sometimes reaching a scorching 2,300 degrees Fahrenheit. The primary advantage of this technique is the significantly reduced energy expenditure required to mold the metal, thanks to the lowered yield strength and enhanced ductility afforded by high temperatures. Additionally, hot forging helps eradicate chemical inconsistencies, resulting in superior quality products.
Cold forging, on the other hand, generally takes place at ambient room temperature, or any temperature below recrystallization points. While certain robust metals, like high-carbon steel, resist cold forging, this process excels in dimensional precision, product consistency, surface quality, and minimizing contamination. Cold forging employs diverse methodologies such as bending, extruding, cold drawing, and cold heading. However, this versatility demands more powerful machinery and might necessitate intermittent annealing, reflecting the trade-off in cost and complexity.
ADVANTAGES
With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Botou Casting Machinery Processing Co., Ltd proudly offers superior quality hot forging parts and components. Serving a diverse array of industries, including automotive, food and dairy, machinery, medical, plumbing, watering, mining, petrochemical, electrical, energy, aerospace, submarine, and more, our products exemplify precision and durability.
Renowned for its unmatched strength, hot forging stands out among metal manufacturing processes. We expertly craft parts ranging from a mere few grams to substantial components over several hundred kilograms. For those hot forging parts demanding special surface finishes, we provide an extensive lineup of secondary operations, inclusive of machining and surface finishing, ensuring every detail meets your stringent standards.
Hot forging is a transformative process, where metal is heated beyond its recrystallization temperature. This heating reduces the flow stress and energy needed to form the metal, significantly boosting production rates. The process not only makes shaping the metal easier but also minimizes the risk of fractures during manufacturing.
Iron and its alloys are predominantly hot forged due to two significant factors: Firstly, as work hardening advances, materials like steel and iron become increasingly challenging to manipulate. Secondly, hot forging is a more cost-effective approach, allowing subsequent heat treatment processes to enhance the metal's strength, beyond what cold working alone could achieve.
Typical hot forging temperatures are as follows: Aluminum (Al) Alloys - between 360°C (680°F) and 520°C (968°F); Copper (Cu) Alloys - ranging from 700°C (1,292°F) to 800°C (1,472°F); Steel - reaching up to 1,150°C (2,102°F).
In the hot forging process, metal is heated above its recrystallization temperature, a critical step to prevent strain hardening during deformation. This high-temperature process involves heating the metal and then shaping it within a mold that can also be heated to ensure precision. The elevated temperatures make the metal malleable, allowing for the formation of more intricate shapes than achievable with cold forging.
Superalloys, known for their low malleability, benefit from processes like isothermal forging. Isothermal forging, synonymous with hot forging, occurs in a controlled atmosphere to prevent oxidation, maintaining the workpiece at its peak temperature throughout the process for optimal results.
This temperature consistency is achieved by heating the mold to a similar or slightly lower temperature than the workpiece. This approach prevents cooling at the interface between the mold and the workpiece, enhancing the metal's flow properties dramatically.
| 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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