With the rapid development of aerospace technology, the demand for high-quality, high-performance parts is also increasing. Precision forging, as a key component, plays an irreplaceable role in the aerospace field. This paper will discuss the application and future development trend of precision forgings in aerospace field.
Application of precision forgings in aerospace field
Engine parts: The performance requirements of aircraft engines are extremely high, and precision forgings play an important role in the manufacture of engine parts. For example, key components such as turbine disc, compressor disc and combustion chamber need to be precision forged to ensure their high strength, high temperature resistance and high corrosion resistance.
Fuselage structural parts: Aircraft fuselage structural parts need to have excellent mechanical properties and lightweight characteristics. Precision forgings are widely used in the key parts of the fuselage, such as beam, frame and rib, effectively improving the structural strength and stiffness of the fuselage, and reducing the weight of the fuselage.
Spacecraft parts: Spacecraft work in extreme environments, and the performance requirements for parts are more demanding. Precision forgings have been applied in the fuel tank, engine support and connecting parts of spacecraft to ensure the reliability and safety of spacecraft.
Development trend of precision forgings in aerospace field
Application of high-performance materials: With the continuous development of new material technology, such as titanium alloy, superalloy, composite materials, etc., will be more widely used in precision forgings manufacturing. These high-performance materials can meet the higher performance requirements of components in the aerospace sector.
Precision forging process innovation: In order to meet the continuous improvement of parts accuracy and performance in the aerospace field, precision forging process will continue to innovate. For example, advanced numerical simulation technology and 3D printing technology are used to improve the forming accuracy and production efficiency of precision forgings.
Intelligent and digital production: With the advancement of Industry 4.0, intelligent and digital production will become an important development direction of precision forging manufacturing. Through the introduction of technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data and artificial intelligence, the automation, information and intelligence of the production process are realized, and the production efficiency and product quality are improved.
Environmental protection and sustainability: In the aerospace sector, environmental protection and sustainability are receiving increasing attention. In the future, precision forging manufacturing will pay more attention to energy saving, emission reduction, green production, and promote the transformation of the industry to sustainable development.
In short, precision forgings are widely used and critical in the aerospace field, and with the continuous progress of technology and the growth of market demand, its development trend will be more high-performance, high-precision and high-intelligence. As an important part of the manufacturing industry, precision forgings manufacturing will continue to innovate and contribute to the development of the aerospace field.
