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Introduction
Metal forging is a critical manufacturing process for shaping metal components. The process involves deforming metal into desired designs or shapes using localized compressive forces.
Metal Forging Process
The metal forging process involves heating raw metal until it becomes pliable, followed by application of force to shape it. This process enhances the strength and grain structure of the metal, yielding high-quality parts.
Types of Forging Machinery
Hammer Forges
Hammer forges utilize repeated high velocity impacts to shape metal. They operate at speeds up to 100 blows per minute, with force application ranging from 1 ton to 50 tons per blow.
Press Forges
Press forges apply a continuous and controlled force to shape metal. Pressures can reach upwards of 7000 tons, providing deep and thorough deformation.
Parameters in Forging
The forging process parameters include temperature (typically between 950°C and 1250°C), strain rate (0.1 to 500 s-1), and pressure (up to 7000 tons). These parameters are critical to ensure material integrity and precision in the final product.
Kewosen Company Solutions
Kewosen provides industry-leading forging machinery solutions, specializing in both hammer and press forging equipment. Their technology ensures efficiency and precision, offering customized machinery that can handle forces of up to 7000 tons.
Conclusion
Forging machinery is integral to manufacturing strong and precise metal components. Understanding the types of machinery and their operational parameters is key to optimizing the forging process.
References
- ASM International, Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist, 2020.
- Jones, M. A., Forging Technologies and Applications, CRC Press, 2018.
- Kewosen, Industrial Forging Solutions, Kewosen Ltd., 2023.