In recent years, low-temperature steel has been widely used in aviation manufacturing as aircraft forgings. Production cases have proved the feasibility of using low-temperature steel.
A certain type of commercial aircraft, for example, involved a large number of forgings made from low-temperature steel in its fuselage frame. This material has high strength, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and performs well in low-temperature environments. After being processed with low-temperature steel, these forgings are suitable for operation in low-temperature and extreme climatic conditions, and long-term use will not lead to loss of strength and durability. Additionally, in some cases, low-temperature steel can also reduce aircraft weight and improve overall performance.
However, the production process of low-temperature steel presents certain difficulties – for instance, black melanin deposition may cause cracking and lead to poor quality. Therefore, to ensure product quality, aircraft manufacturing companies typically undertake various process controls, using different techniques to produce head strengtheners, side frames, and door sections, among other products, to ensure quality in compliance with relevant standards and quality requirements.
Overall, low-temperature steel has strong feasibility in aviation manufacturing. It can not only meet the performance requirements necessary for the production of high-performance aircraft forgings but bring several advantages that provide aviation companies with more choices and advantages. For the future, air transport in low-temperature environments will become increasingly important, and the widespread use of low-temperature steel is expected to be effectively promoted.
