Forgings are widely used in mechanical parts, and with the continuous progress of technology and changes in market demand, forging manufacturing industry also maintains continuous development and innovation. In this article, we will explore which areas of products Japanese forging companies mainly supply and provide data as well as case studies to illustrate.
Areas of supply With the development of new industries such as aviation, automotive, energy, and railway brought by advanced technology, Japanese forging companies have gradually pay attention to and develop high-quality forgings for these fields. According to the statistics of the Japan Forging Association, the output value of forged products in Japan in 2019 was 7.6 trillion yen, of which industrial fields such as aviation, automotive, railway, and petroleum accounted for nearly 80%. Specifically, the following are some main areas:
- Aviation: Japanese forging companies supply forgings products to major airlines worldwide. Such durable, reliable and economical forging manufacturing is largely due to the long-term accumulation and rapid development of Japanese forging companies in design, materials, and processing technologies. For example, large airplane engine parts, such as turbochargers and jet-propelled aircraft, require a large number of forged products.
- Automotive: In the automotive industry, Japanese forging companies are also leading suppliers. Forgings have the advantages of high strength, high reliability, and light weight, which can help automotive manufacturers achieve better dynamic and safety performance. For example, in modern electric vehicles, high-quality aluminum alloy forgings are widely used in key components such as brake systems, steering systems, and suspension systems.
- Petroleum Industry: Forgings are commonly used in the petroleum industry, where these forged products are mainly used in industrial processes such as refining, chemical, and natural gas extraction. For example, forging companies can manufacture equipment such as valves and pipelines that can withstand extremely high-pressure and temperature conditions to ensure that production processes run smoothly.
Case studies Nippon Steel Forging Co., Ltd. is a multinational forging manufacturing enterprise located in Nagasaki, Japan. The company supplies various large forgings to well-known global automobile and aviation companies, with sales far exceeding other Japanese forging companies, occupying 50% of the Japanese forging market share. At the same time, with the expansion of the international market, this company is also actively developing other fields, such as medical equipment and industrial robots.
Conclusion In the forging manufacturing industry, Japanese forging companies have become one of the most popular forging product suppliers worldwide with their long-term accumulation and rapid development in design, materials, and processing technologies. Besides supplying industrial fields such as aviation, automobiles, railways, and petroleum, these companies are also actively developing new fields to maintain their leading position.
