This paper describes the green forging technology and its application in the production of mechanical forgings. Firstly, the importance of environmental protection concept in modern industrial production is introduced, and then the principle, characteristics and advantages of green forging technology are described in detail. Then, the practical cases of green forging technology in the production of mechanical forgings are discussed, and its environmental protection and economic benefits are analyzed. Finally, the significance and future development direction of green forging technology are summarized.
With the increasing awareness of environmental protection, green production has become an inevitable trend of modern industrial development. As a basic component widely used in various fields, the production process of mechanical forgings has a certain impact on the environment. Therefore, it is of great significance to apply the concept of environmental protection to the production of mechanical forgings and develop green forging technology.
Green forging technology is a metal forming technology based on the concept of environmental protection. Its principle is to reduce the impact of the production process on the environment by optimizing the production process, selecting environmentally friendly materials and reducing energy consumption under the premise of ensuring product quality and performance. The characteristics of green forging technology include resource saving, environment friendly, low energy consumption and low emission.
The application of green forging technology in the production of mechanical forgings
Environmentally friendly material selection: The use of renewable, recyclable environmentally friendly materials, such as aluminum alloy, titanium alloy, etc., to reduce resource consumption and reduce waste generation.
Process optimization: By improving the forging process, the billet heating time and deformation rate are reduced, thus reducing energy consumption and equipment wear.
Waste treatment and reuse: the waste generated in the production process is classified and treated to realize the reuse and resource utilization of waste and reduce the impact on the environment.
Clean energy application: The use of solar energy, wind energy and other clean energy to power forging equipment, reduce carbon emissions and air pollution.
Through the application of green forging technology, mechanical forging production enterprises can reduce energy consumption, reduce waste emissions, improve resource utilization, so as to achieve energy saving and environmental protection. At the same time, green forging technology can also bring economic benefits to enterprises. First of all, the use of environmentally friendly materials can reduce raw material costs and improve product competitiveness; Secondly, process optimization can reduce equipment wear and maintenance costs and reduce production costs; Finally, waste treatment and reuse can improve the efficiency of resource use and create additional revenue for enterprises.
Green forging technology as an environmental protection concept in the specific application of mechanical forging production, to promote industrial green development, to achieve sustainable development is of great significance. In the future, with the continuous progress of science and technology and the continuous strengthening of environmental protection policies, green forging technology will achieve greater development in the following aspects:
Innovative environmentally friendly materials: Research and development of environmentally friendly materials with higher performance and lower environmental impact to meet the diverse needs of mechanical forging production.
Intelligent and digital: Combined with artificial intelligence, big data and other technical means, improve the intelligent level of green forging technology, and achieve accurate control and optimization of the production process.
Cross-border cooperation and industrial chain collaboration: Strengthen cross-border cooperation between industry, university and research, promote collaborative innovation of green forging technology and upstream and downstream industries, and build a green industrial chain.
International exchanges and cooperation: actively participate in international exchanges and cooperation, introduce foreign advanced technology and management experience, and promote the international development of China’s green forging technology.
In short, green forging technology is an important development direction for the future production of mechanical forgings. Through continuous innovation and improvement of green forging technology, we will make greater contributions to the realization of industrial green development and the protection of ecological environment.
