Forging is an important metal processing method commonly used to manufacture components for large machinery such as automobiles and airplanes. In order to improve production efficiency and product quality, various forging factories have introduced different types of production lines. Here are some representative production lines with data and examples.
- Free forging production line
The free forging production line is one of the most common forging production lines. It mainly uses a preheated metal material to be freely hammered in the mold to achieve the desired shape and size. The production line has the advantages of simple process, high production efficiency, and strong production adaptability, and is suitable for small and medium-sized and low-complexity forging production. For example, a certain automotive parts factory’s free forging production line can produce 2,000 wheel hubs per hour.
- Die forging production line
The die forging production line is another popular forging production line. This production line uses a mold to press the metal material into the required shape and size. Compared with the free forging production line, the die forging production line has the advantages of higher precision and more stable quality. Moreover, the production line is relatively flexible, and one mold can be used to produce multiple different shapes of forgings. For example, a certain aircraft parts factory’s die forging production line can produce 1,000 parts per hour.
- Friction welding production line
Friction welding technology is an emerging assembly method that has been widely used in many fields. For the production of some special forgings, a friction welding production line can be adopted. This production line will weld various parts together through different equipment and processes to manufacture complex forgings. The production line has the characteristics of high production efficiency, good product quality, and high technical difficulty. For example, a certain aircraft parts factory’s friction welding production line can produce 50 complex parts per hour.
The above production lines are all representative and widely used in different fields. Choosing the appropriate production line can be based on various factors such as the type, quantity, and quality requirements of the required products.
