Precision forged component is currently the fastest developing and most technically challenging parts manufacturing process in the precision machining field. In this article, we will discuss the difficulties of precision forged component production from the perspectives of national policies and production practices.
I. National Policies on Precision Forged Component Production
According to China’s current manufacturing development strategy, precision forged components are one of the bottlenecks that urgently need to be overcome in the high-end equipment manufacturing industry. It is worth noting that relevant national regulations also impose strict requirements on the production of precision forged components. The “Military Forging Inspection Standard” has established rigorous inspection standards for precision forged components, including fine requirements for various parameters, to ensure the quality of precision forged components. In addition, the state provides strong support for production enterprises in terms of taxation, funding and other aspects to ensure their stability and safety.
II. Difficulties in Actual Production of Precision Forged Components
- Difficulty in Material Selection: Since precision forged components require high precision and surface quality, the raw materials required for the components must also have high purity, uniformity, machinability, and stability, and can meet special process treatment requirements.
- High Equipment Technical Level: Production of precision forged components requires support from high-level technology equipment such as CNC machine tools, high-precision machining equipment for molds, five-axis milling machines, plasma thermal spray curing equipment, etc. These equipment require fine-tuning and maintenance in order to perform well.
- Difficulty in Manufacturing Process: The manufacturing process is a huge challenge for precision forged components. Since such products require high precision, each step in production, including material preprocessing, heat treatment, precision forging, heat treatment, and other processes, must be carefully controlled and executed.
Overall, the difficulties of precision forged component production are reflected in many aspects. In addition to the previously mentioned aspects of raw materials, equipment technology, and manufacturing processes, there are also requirements for funding, environmental protection, personnel quality, etc. Therefore, enterprises need to have strong technical capabilities, complete quality management systems, excellent staff, and strict production management processes to ensure the stability and safety of precision forged component manufacturing.
