Thermal power forging is an important component in thermal power generation equipment, its quality and performance directly affect the safety and efficiency of thermal power generation equipment. In the manufacturing process of thermal power forgings, processing technology is one of the key factors affecting product quality and production efficiency. In order to improve the quality and production efficiency of thermal power forgings and reduce the production cost, it is of great significance to optimize the research and practice of processing technology. This paper discusses its application scenario and practical effect in thermal power forging manufacturing from the point of view of process optimization.
At present, the processing technology in the manufacture of thermal power forgings mainly includes forging, heat treatment, machining and other processes. The rational arrangement and optimization of these processes are of great significance to improve product quality and production efficiency. In the aspect of process optimization, domestic and foreign scholars have carried out a lot of research and practice, and achieved some important results.
Forging process optimization
Forging process is one of the core processes in thermal power forging manufacturing, and its optimization is of great significance to improve product quality and production efficiency. At present, forging process optimization is mainly concentrated in the following aspects:
(1) Forging temperature control: a reasonable forging temperature can improve the plasticity and deformation ability of the material, reduce the forging force, and reduce the generation of defects such as cracks. Through the research and optimization of forging temperature, high quality and high efficiency manufacturing of thermal power forging can be achieved.
(2) Forging path optimization: A reasonable forging path can reduce the deformation resistance and energy consumption of materials, and improve production efficiency. Through the research and optimization of forging path, the fast and accurate manufacturing of thermal power forgings can be realized.
(3) Mold optimization: mold is one of the key factors affecting forging quality and production efficiency. Through the research and optimization of the mold, the wear resistance, impact resistance and service life of the mold can be improved, and the production cost can be reduced.
Heat treatment process optimization
Heat treatment process is one of the important processes in the manufacture of thermal power forgings, and its optimization is of great significance to improve product quality and production efficiency. At present, heat treatment process optimization is mainly concentrated in the following aspects:
(1) Heat treatment temperature control: Reasonable heat treatment temperature can improve the structure and performance of the material, reduce the generation of residual stress and cracks and other defects. Through the research and optimization of heat treatment temperature, high quality and high efficiency manufacturing of thermal power forgings can be achieved.
(2) Heat treatment time control: a reasonable heat treatment time can ensure that the material is fully structured and performance changes, to avoid the generation of defects such as overburning and overcooling. Through the research and optimization of heat treatment time, high quality and high efficiency manufacturing of thermal power forgings can be achieved.
(3) Heat treatment atmosphere control: a reasonable heat treatment atmosphere can protect the surface of the material and prevent the generation of defects such as oxidation and decarbonization. Through the research and optimization of heat treatment atmosphere, high quality and high efficiency manufacturing of thermal power forgings can be achieved.
Machining process optimization
Machining process is one of the auxiliary processes in the manufacture of thermal power forgings, and its optimization is also of great significance to improve product quality and production efficiency. At present, machining process optimization is mainly concentrated in the following aspects:
(1) Cutting parameters optimization: Reasonable cutting parameters can improve the cutting rate and surface quality of materials, reduce tool wear and energy consumption. Through the research and optimization of cutting parameters, high quality and high efficiency manufacturing of thermal power forgings can be achieved.
(2) Tool optimization: The tool is one of the key factors affecting machining quality and production efficiency. Through the research and optimization of the tool, the wear resistance, impact resistance and service life of the tool can be improved, and the production cost can be reduced.
(3) Process optimization: A reasonable process can reduce machining time and auxiliary time and improve production efficiency. Through the research and optimization of the process flow, the rapid and accurate manufacturing of thermal power forgings can be realized.
This paper adopts the method of literature review and experimental research to optimize the processing technology of thermal power forging. First of all, by referring to relevant literature and information, understand the status quo and development trend of processing technology in thermal power forging manufacturing. Secondly, through the experimental research and data analysis, the forging, heat treatment, machining and other processes are optimized research and practice. Finally, combined with the results of literature review and experimental research, the author puts forward specific improvement suggestions and practical methods.
Taking a thermal power forging manufacturing enterprise as an example, there are some problems in the manufacturing of thermal power forging, such as inaccurate forging temperature control, long heat treatment time and unstable quality, low machining efficiency and so on. In response to these problems, this paper puts forward the following improvement suggestions and practical methods:
Forging process optimization: the use of advanced forging equipment and technology to precisely control the forging temperature, improve the plasticity and deformation of materials; The forging path is optimized to reduce the deformation resistance and energy consumption of the material. The mold material with good wear resistance and impact resistance is used to improve the service life and stability of the mold.
Heat treatment process optimization: the use of advanced heat treatment equipment and technology to accurately control the heat treatment temperature to improve the organization and performance of the material; Optimize the design of heat treatment time to ensure the full change of material structure and properties; A reasonable heat treatment atmosphere is used to protect the surface of the material to prevent oxidation and decarbonization and other defects.
Machining process optimization: using advanced cutting equipment and technology to optimize the cutting parameters, improve the cutting rate and surface quality of materials; The tool material with good wear resistance and impact resistance is used to improve the service life and stability of the tool; Optimize the process design, reduce machining time and auxiliary time, and improve production efficiency.
In this paper, the research and practice of process optimization in the manufacture of thermal power forgings are studied. Through the study of the processing technology and the analysis of optimization practice cases, it is shown that the optimized processing technology can effectively improve the quality and production efficiency of thermal power forgings and reduce the production cost. It has a wide application prospect and practical value. Future research directions can include further improving the optimization method and technology of processing technology and exploring new materials and technology to improve the performance and stability of thermal power forgings Low cost and extended application range.
