| Customization: | Available |
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| Processing Object: | Metal |
| Molding Style: | Forging |
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Nestled in the heart of the casting and forging industrial hub of Botou, Hebei Province, China, Botou Casting Machinery Factory, previously known as Cangzhou Metallic Crafts Co., Ltd, stands as a beacon of tradition and innovation in the custom forging industry. Just 200 kilometers from the bustling capital city, Beijing, our factory boasts a rich legacy of over 30 years. As a revered traditional forging manufacturer, we pride ourselves not only on adopting the best practices from industry pioneers but also on continuously embracing new techniques and state-of-the-art machinery. Our commitment to development and improvement ensures that we consistently meet and exceed the evolving demands of the market. With a dedication to excellence, we strive to forge the future with precision and passion.
Forging, one of the ancient yet timeless marvels of metalworking, continues to prove its unmatched effectiveness in modern manufacturing. At its essence, forging is the art of shaping raw metal while keeping it in its solid state. This meticulous process involves various sophisticated techniques like hammering, pressing, and rolling to sculpt the metal into the desired form. Despite numerous variations, which come with their own unique advantages, the foundational principle remains: heating the workpiece to elevated temperatures to transform it with precision.
When it comes to achieving superior physical properties, forging stands head and shoulders above casting and other metalworking methods. This technique not only ensures an impressive degree of tensile strength but also offers exceptional value. The secret to these remarkable attributes lies in the transformation of the metal's grain structure. Unlike other methods, which may involve melting, forging utilizes compressive and percussive forces that guide the metal's grain to flow seamlessly with the product's form. This creates components of unparalleled strength, outmatching both machined and cast counterparts.
At CMC Forge, we bring these outstanding benefits to industries worldwide, offering an extensive array of highly skilled forging services tailored to diverse applications.
THE FORGING PROCESS: Crafting Excellence Through Precision and Expertise
The forging process encompasses various subtypes, each with its distinctive steps, yet all adhering to a core methodology. Whether it's simple or complex shaping, most procedures align with a comprehensive framework.
Forging is a versatile and essential process in metalworking, featuring two predominant techniques: hot forging and cold forging. Though differing in methodology, both processes ultimately achieve the transformation of metals into durable and functional components.
Hot forging stands as a dynamic process where metals are heated beyond their recrystallization threshold, often reaching intense temperatures of up to 2,300 degrees Fahrenheit. The primary advantage here lies in the significantly reduced energy required to adeptly shape the metal, as the intensified heat diminishes yield strength and enhances ductility. Additionally, hot forging adeptly eradicates chemical inconsistencies, resulting in superior integrity and strength of the final product.
Cold forging, in contrast, operates with metals at room temperature or any temperature below their recrystallization point. While certain robust metals, like high-carbon steel, may resist this method, cold forging excels in delivering remarkable dimensional accuracy, product uniformity, and an impeccable surface finish. It boasts a variety of techniques such as bending, extruding, cold drawing, and cold heading. However, these benefits demand potent machinery and may necessitate intermediate annealing processes.
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Our company proudly provides superior quality hot forging parts and components, meticulously crafted to serve an extensive array of industries. Whether it's automotive, food and dairy, machinery, medical, plumbing, watering, mining, petrochemical, electrical, energy, aerospace, submarine, or others, our forged solutions deliver unmatched reliability and performance.
Hot forging is renowned for producing some of the most robust manufactured parts and components, often surpassing the strength capabilities of other metal manufacturing processes. We expertly create hot forging parts ranging from a few grams to over several hundred kilograms. For those requiring special surface finishes, we offer an impressive spectrum of secondary operations, including machining and surface finishing, to ensure your specifications are met with precision.
Hot forging is a sophisticated process that involves heating metal above its recrystallization temperature, reducing the flow stress and energy needed to deftly shape the material. This method not only expedites production by increasing the strain rate but also enhances the metal's malleability and minimizes the risk of fracturing.
Iron and its alloys are predominantly hot forged for two compelling reasons: Firstly, as work hardening advances, materials like steel and iron become challenging to manipulate. Secondly, it is economically advantageous to hot forge metals such as steel, followed by heat treatment processes, which bolster their strength in ways cold working cannot achieve.
The typical temperature range for hot forging varies by metal: Aluminum (Al) Alloys are forged between 360°C (680°F) and 520°C (968°F); Copper (Cu) Alloys between 700°C (1,292°F) and 800°C (1,472°F); and Steel up to a substantial 1,150°C (2,102°F).
In the hot forging process, metals are heated beyond their recrystallization threshold. This high-temperature environment is crucial for preventing strain hardening during deformation. Typically, this entails heating the metal above its recrystallization point and shaping it within a heated mold, allowing for greater complexities in design than cold forging can achieve.
For superalloys with low malleability, isothermal forging is employed to prevent oxidation. This advanced thermal processing method maintains the workpiece at peak temperature during the forming process, ensuring optimal integrity and quality.
To maintain the necessary temperature during forging, the mold is also preheated to match or slightly trail the workpiece's temperature. This precision ensures uninterrupted metal flow between mold interfaces, significantly enhancing the workpiece's properties and facilitating the creation of intricate designs.
| 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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