Forgings refer to parts that are formed by forging processes, usually by plastically deforming metal materials under high temperature and high pressure to obtain the desired shape and performance. Forgings have the advantages of high strength, high toughness, and high wear resistance, and are one of the important processes for manufacturing high-quality mechanical parts.
The manufacturing process of forgings mainly includes the following steps:
1. Raw material preparation: Select suitable metal materials and heat them to achieve the appropriate plastic state.
2. Mold preparation: Design and manufacture the corresponding mold according to the shape and size of the forging.
3. Forging processing: Place the heated metal material in the mold and form it into the desired shape through impact or pressure.
4. Subsequent processing: For some forgings that require surface treatment, subsequent processing steps such as grinding, welding, and plating are also required.
Forgings are widely used in various mechanical equipment, automotive industry, aerospace and other fields. For example, crankshafts, connecting rods and other parts of automobile engines are usually manufactured by forging processes; in aircraft engines, high-temperature and high-pressure rotating parts also need to use forgings to ensure their performance and life.