The production cycle of aluminum forgings consists of several processes, including design, mold making, heat treatment, forging, and machining. Here is a case study to demonstrate the production cycle of aluminum forgings.
A mechanical equipment manufacturer produces aluminum alloy forgings for power switches, and the largest forging weight reaches 20 kilograms. The production cycle of this manufacturer can be divided into the following stages:
- Design and Mold Making: 3 days First, the designer needs to design the aluminum forging according to customer requirements and make molds. This process usually takes 3 days.
- Heat Treatment: 2 days Then, the aluminum forgings need to undergo heat treatment, which usually takes 2 days. After heat treatment, the mechanical and physical properties of the aluminum forgings will be improved.
- Forging: 4 days Next is the forging stage. Put the pre-treated aluminum forged pieces in the hammerhead and forge them into molds according to customer requirements. After completion, some surface treatments are also necessary. This process usually takes 4 days.
- Machining: 7 days Finally, in the machining stage, the forged aluminum forgings are machined into the size and appearance required by customers. This process usually takes 7 days.
In summary, the production cycle for aluminum alloy forgings used in power switches by this mechanical equipment manufacturer takes 16 days. The production cycle can vary depending on the size and complexity of the aluminum forgings. By controlling and arranging each stage, production cycles can be effectively shortened to improve production efficiency.
