With the rapid development of social economy, people pay more and more attention to resource conservation and environmental protection. As an important part of the machinery manufacturing industry, the material saving and resource optimization of metal forgings production not only help reduce production costs, improve enterprise economic benefits, but also help alleviate resource shortage and environmental pollution problems. Therefore, this paper will focus on metal forgings material saving and resource optimization to discuss.
In the production of metal forgings, material saving means that every link from the procurement of raw materials to the production process should take saving measures to reduce waste and reduce costs. Here are some specific materials saving methods and techniques:
Recovery and regeneration
In the production process, some forgings will produce scraps and wastes. If the waste is properly recycled and recycled, it can not only reduce the consumption of raw materials, but also reduce the pollution to the environment. Waste can be recovered and recycled through physical or chemical methods, such as processing it into recycled steel or directly used for other purposes.
Preferred material
The selection of raw materials with excellent properties and easy recycling is an important means to achieve material saving. For example, the selection of aluminum alloy materials with high strength, light weight, environmental protection and other characteristics can reduce the weight of the product, improve energy efficiency, and facilitate recycling.
Precise blanking
Precise blanking reduces the production of scraps and thus reduces waste. Using computer aided design and production (CAD/CAM) technology, you can precisely control the amount of material and the size of the product to achieve accurate cutting.
In addition to material saving, metal forgings production also needs to consider the optimal use of resources. This includes measures such as recycling, energy conservation and consumption reduction.
recycle
For the generated waste, in addition to recycling, resources can also be optimized through recycling. For example, waste gas, liquid waste and other waste are treated and used again in the production process, which not only reduces pollutant emissions, but also reduces raw material consumption.
Energy saving and consumption reduction
In the production process, the use of energy-saving technologies and equipment can greatly reduce energy consumption. For example, the use of energy-efficient forging equipment, the implementation of intelligent control of the production process. In addition, rationally arranging production plans and improving the utilization rate of equipment can also effectively reduce energy consumption.
Taking the production of brake caliper forgings in a large automobile manufacturing enterprise as an example, the enterprise adopted a series of measures to save materials and optimize the utilization of resources. First of all, the scraps and waste are recycled and remelted for the production of similar products. At the same time, the selection of high-performance aluminum alloy material, to achieve the product lightweight. In addition, the use of CAD/CAM technology precise cutting, greatly reducing the waste of raw materials. In terms of energy saving and consumption reduction, the enterprise adopts energy-saving forging equipment and intelligent control system, which reduces energy consumption by 30%.
Practical effect
Through the implementation of the above measures, the enterprise has achieved remarkable results. First of all, the consumption of raw materials has been greatly reduced, and the production cost has been effectively controlled. Secondly, the rejection rate has decreased significantly, and the product quality has been improved. In addition, the optimal use of resources also reduces the pollution to the environment, and the enterprise has achieved green development. These results not only improve the economic benefits of enterprises, but also help to enhance the social image of enterprises.
It is of great significance and value to save materials and optimize the utilization of resources of metal forgings. By adopting a series of measures to save materials and optimize resource utilization, production costs can be significantly reduced, product quality can be improved, environmental pollution can be reduced, and green development can be promoted. Therefore, we should attach great importance to this problem and take practical and effective measures to promote the solution of this issue. At the same time, it is also necessary to call on all sectors of society to pay attention to and support the development of this cause.
