What are the new development trends of aircraft forging process improvement?
The process improvement of aircraft forgings has the following new development trends: Application of advanced materials: With the development of material science and technology, the application of new advanced materials has become an important direction for the improvement of aircraft forgings process. New materials such as superalloys and composite materials have better strength, toughness and fatigue life, while improving the performance of aircraft forgings, reducing weight and improving fuel efficiency. Digital design and manufacturing: The wide application of digital technology has promoted the process improvement of aircraft forgings. By means of computer-aided design, numerical simulation and virtual simulation, more accurate structure design and process planning can be carried out to improve the production efficiency and quality control level of forgings. 3D printing technology: 3D printing technology has been more and more widely used in the manufacture of aircraft forgings. This technology can achieve the rapid manufacturing of complex shape forgings, reduce the need for multiple processes, improve production efficiency, and can be customized according to specific requirements, further improving the performance of forgings. Precision forging technology: precision forging technology can effectively improve the geometric accuracy and surface quality of forgings, reduce processing allowance and cost. Through advanced die design and control methods, more accurate material flow and deformation control can be achieved to improve the dimensional stability and mechanical properties of forgings. Intelligent manufacturing: With the development of artificial intelligence and automation technology, the manufacturing process of aircraft forgings also tends to be intelligent. Intelligent manufacturing systems can monitor and control the production process in real time through automated equipment and sensors, ensuring product consistency and quality traceability while improving production efficiency. In summary, the new development trend of aircraft forging process improvement mainly includes the application of advanced materials, digital design and manufacturing, three-dimensional printing technology, precision forging technology and intelligent manufacturing. The application of these new technologies and methods will further improve the performance and quality of forgings and promote the development of the entire aircraft manufacturing industry.
