Forged components are commonly used in manufacturing industries for building important parts and applications. Among which, precision forged components and common forged components are two different concepts in terms of manufacturing technology. Below we will explore the differences between these two types of forged components.
I. Recognition of precision forged components and common forged components by national policies
According to relevant regulations in China, there are clear standards for the quality of precision forged components and common forged components. The “Military Forging Inspection Standard” provides a detailed description of precision forged components, requiring that its strength, hardness, toughness and other indicators are higher than those of common forged components. Actual production cases also reflect differences in product quality, such as the aluminum alloy forged products of Xinxiang Huālǚ Industrial Co. Ltd, after precision forging processing, it performed exceptionally well in mechanical properties, far surpassing the performance of traditional die-casting parts. In contrast, the performance of common forged components made of aluminum alloy material cannot match precision forged components.
II. Differences in product performance
Precision forged components are produced by using a piston to compress metal raw materials in the mold, which is more suitable for devices with high surface requirements. Its manufacturing cycle is long and equipment investment is large, but the product accuracy is high and the shape is beautiful. Common forged components are processed by heating the material and then compressing it into shape through a mold. Due to the relative simplicity of common forged component manufacturing and lower equipment investment, the manufacturing cost is lower, however, its accuracy and surface finish are not as good as precision forged components.
III. Differences in structural applications
Precision forged components are widely used in high-end manufacturing industries such as aerospace, military, automobiles and motorcycles, while common forged components are mainly used in some traditional manufacturing fields. In addition, precision forged components have wide application in industries such as offshore petroleum equipment, power tools, and hard alloys.
Overall, precision forged components and common forged components differ in terms of manufacturing process, product performance, and structural applications. Depending on the desired product quality and usage performance in different application fields, different forging manufacturing processes will be chosen accordingly.
