Metal forging is an important basic component in the manufacturing industry, and its production process and equipment directly affect the quality and performance of products. With the progress of science and technology and the development of industry, the production process and equipment of metal forgings are also constantly improving and perfecting. This paper will introduce the production process and equipment of metal forgings, including raw material procurement, processing and manufacturing, quality testing and other links, and focus on the advantages and disadvantages of various production processes and application scenarios.
Raw material purchase
The production of metal forgings first needs to purchase qualified raw materials, such as steel, aluminum alloy and so on. According to the requirements of the product, select the appropriate material and specifications, and carry out quality inspection. Qualified raw materials are the basis to ensure the quality of metal forgings.
Processing and manufacturing
Processing and manufacturing is the core link of hardware forgings production, mainly including the following steps:
(1) Steel cutting: according to the design requirements, the steel is cut to the appropriate size.
(2) Forging: Put the cut steel into the forging equipment for forging, so that it is deformed into the desired shape and size.
(3) Heat treatment: the forged hardware is heat treated to improve its mechanical properties and metallographic structure.
(4) Machining: the hardware after heat treatment is machined to process the required size and shape.
(5) Surface treatment: surface treatment according to requirements, such as polishing, coating, etc.
Quality inspection
Quality inspection is an important link to ensure the quality of metal forgings. In the process of processing and manufacturing, quality inspection needs to be carried out for each link, including raw materials, forging, heat treatment, machining, surface treatment, etc. The test contents include size, shape, surface quality, mechanical properties and so on. Only qualified products can enter the next process.
Forging equipment
Forging equipment is the core equipment of metal forging production, including mechanical press, hydraulic press, hammer and so on. The mechanical press is suitable for mass production and can be automated. Hydraulic press is suitable for the production of complex shape hardware, with high precision and high efficiency; The hammer is suitable for small batch production and large hardware manufacturing.
Heat treatment equipment
Heat treatment equipment includes furnace, oven, heating equipment, etc. According to the material and requirements of the hardware, select the appropriate heat treatment equipment and process to obtain the best mechanical properties and metallographic structure.
Machining equipment
Machining equipment includes lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, grinding machines, etc. Select the right machining equipment according to the shape and size of the hardware to achieve efficient and accurate machining.
Surface treatment equipment
Surface treatment equipment includes polishing machine, electroplating equipment, spraying equipment, etc. These devices can be polished, electroplated, sprayed and other processing on the surface of hardware to obtain the required surface quality and aesthetic effect.
The production process and equipment of metal forgings play an important role in the manufacturing industry. Through reasonable production process and advanced equipment, high quality and high performance metal forgings can be produced. Understanding and mastering the production process and equipment of metal forgings is of great significance for the development and promotion of manufacturing industry. In actual production, the appropriate production process and equipment should be selected according to the requirements and production conditions of the product to achieve the best production effect and quality. At the same time, strengthen the quality control and management in the production process to ensure the stability of the production process and the consistency of product quality.
