With people’s attention to environmental protection and the pursuit of product quality, the production material selection and performance optimization of environment-friendly metal tool forgings have become the focus of the manufacturing industry. This paper will explain the importance of material selection and performance optimization of environment-friendly metal tool forgings, and put forward the corresponding solutions.
First, environment-friendly metal tool forgings production material selection
The selection of production materials for environment-friendly metal tool forgings should follow the principles of high quality, processing technology adaptation, low cost, low energy consumption and low pollution. Specifically, the following aspects should be considered:
Quality and reliability of materials: The selection of high quality, high reliability of materials is the basis for the production of high-quality environmental protection metal tools forgings. Materials with excellent mechanical properties, corrosion resistance and fatigue resistance are selected to ensure the service life of the product.
Environmental protection of materials: under the premise of satisfying mechanical properties and service life, priority should be given to recyclable, renewable or biodegradable materials. For example, environmentally friendly materials such as stainless steel, aluminum alloy and engineering plastics can be used to reduce energy consumption and waste emissions in the production process.
The processing property of the material: consider the processing property of the material, including the difficulty and cost of casting, forging, heat treatment, surface treatment and other processes. Reasonable material selection helps to reduce the difficulty of production, improve production efficiency, and meet the quality requirements of products.
Second, environment-friendly metal tool forging processing technology optimization
Under the premise of ensuring the quality of materials, the performance optimization of environment-friendly metal tool forgings is realized by changing the processing technology. Here are a few key aspects to explore:
Heat treatment: According to the material type and product performance requirements, select the appropriate heat treatment process. For example, for steel materials, carburizing, quenching and tempering can be used to improve surface hardness and core toughness. For aluminum alloy materials, solution treatment and aging treatment can be used to improve strength and hardness. By optimizing the heat treatment process, the service life of environment-friendly metal tool forgings can be significantly improved.
Chemical treatment: The chemical treatment method is used to improve the corrosion resistance and fatigue resistance of environment-friendly metal tool forgings. For example, for corrosion-prone metal materials, surface coating, anodizing or electroless plating can be used to form a protective layer on the surface to improve corrosion resistance. For materials such as high-strength steel and aluminum alloy, a combination of solution treatment and aging treatment can be used to improve the fatigue resistance.
Physical treatment: The use of physical treatment methods to improve the surface quality and matching accuracy of environment-friendly metal tool forgings. For example, using shot peening, ultrasonic vibration and other methods to eliminate surface residual stress, reduce surface roughness, improve product accuracy. In addition, the physical treatment can also improve the wear resistance and fatigue resistance of the product.
Iii. Case analysis
Taking an environmentally friendly hammer as an example, the application of material selection and performance optimization in production practice is illustrated. The hammer is made of low carbon steel and is required to have high impact toughness and long service life. In response to this request, we have taken the following measures:
Material selection: Low carbon steel with good impact toughness, corrosion resistance and fatigue resistance is selected. Compared with traditional carbon structural steel, this low carbon steel has better environmental performance and is easy to be recycled and reused.
Processing process optimization: advanced forging and heat treatment processes are adopted to make the metal structure of the hammer head and hammer handle finer and more uniform. By controlling the heating temperature and holding time, the austenitizing and recrystallization of low carbon steel can be achieved, and the mechanical properties of the material can be improved.
Surface treatment: The method of electroless nickel plating is used to form a layer of wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant protective layer on the surface of the hammer head to improve the durability of the hammer. At the same time, the hammer handle is sandblasted to improve the holding comfort and anti-slip performance.
Size and coordination control: By strictly controlling the process parameters of forging and heat treatment, the coordination accuracy of the hammer head and the handle is ensured, so that the gap between the hammer head and the handle is as small as possible, and the overall stability of the hammer is improved.
Through the implementation of the above measures, we have successfully produced environmentally friendly hammers that meet customer requirements. The hammer has excellent impact toughness and service life, while having good environmental performance, providing an ideal choice for a variety of industrial and domestic applications.
Iv. Conclusion
This paper introduces the importance of material selection and performance optimization of environment-friendly metal tool forgings and related methods. Through reasonable selection of production materials and optimization of processing technology, the quality and performance of products can be improved, production costs and energy consumption can be reduced, and environmental protection production can be achieved. At the same time, the application and effect of material selection and performance optimization in production practice are illustrated by case analysis. In the future, with the continuous progress of science and technology and the enhancement of environmental awareness, the production material selection and performance optimization of environment-friendly metal tool forgings will have more development and application prospects.
