Forged flanges are one of the critical components used in pipeline connections, and their production process involves multiple steps. The following are some common production process steps:
- Material selection: Select appropriate steel plates or other materials for processing. Choose according to performance requirements, actual temperature and pressure conditions, and other usage conditions.
- Heat treatment: After selecting the steel material, it is heat-treated and shaped to improve its material properties. The physical properties of the steel, such as hardness and toughness, can be changed.
- Cutting: Cut the heat-treated steel into the required size and shapes for further processing.
- Forging: Take the cut steel and forge it into the required flange shape and dimension.
- Anti-corrosion treatment: The surface of the forged flange is cleaned using a pre-treatment solution to prevent corrosion.
- Machining: Includes turning, milling, drilling, and other processes that meet precision requirements.
The following are two specific production cases:
- A pharmaceutical company requires ordering forged stainless-steel flanges to connect their pipeline system. 304 stainless steel sheet is heated, forged and cooled through multiple procedures to produce standard-sized forged flange products according to the design drawings. Finally, the cleaned flanges are treated with anti-corrosion coatings before delivering to the client.
- A machinery equipment manufacturer requires ordering forged carbon steel flanges to connect its pipeline system. Suitable rolled carbon steel plates were selected according to requirements and processed through cutting, preheating, forging, and cooling. They ultimately produced a forged flange that meets design specifications and usage requirements.
Through the above production process steps and actual case studies, we can see that the production process for forged flanges tests the company’s technical level and quality management capabilities. Only by choosing high-quality forged flanges from reputable large-scale manufacturers can one ensure the safety and stability of pipeline equipment systems.
