In this paper, the basic principle and characteristics of hot die forging technology are introduced, and the application status of hot die forging technology in aviation manufacturing field is discussed. First of all, the special requirements for parts in aviation manufacturing are outlined, and then the process flow, technical advantages and challenges of hot die forging technology in aviation manufacturing are described in detail. Finally, the future development trend of hot die forging technology in aviation manufacturing is prospected.
Hot die forging is a method of metal plastic processing by heating the blank and applying pressure in the mold to deform and fill the mold shape to create the desired parts. With the rapid development of the aviation industry, the requirements for the performance and quality of parts are increasing. Hot die forging technology has been widely used in aviation manufacturing because of its high precision, high efficiency and good material utilization.
Hot die forging technology is to heat the metal billet to a certain temperature to improve its plasticity, and then apply pressure in a special mold to deform the billet and fill the mold shape, and finally get the required forgings through cooling, demudding and other processes. Hot die forging technology has the advantages of high precision, high efficiency and high material utilization rate, and can manufacture metal parts with complex shapes and high performance requirements.
Application of hot die forging technology in aviation manufacturing
Process flow: In aviation manufacturing, hot die forging technology usually includes blank preparation, heating, die forging, cooling, stripping, post-treatment and other processes. According to the structure and performance requirements of forgings, the key is to choose the right blank material, heating temperature, deformation speed and die design.
Technical advantages: hot die forging technology can meet the requirements of high-precision, high-strength and lightweight components for aviation manufacturing. By optimizing die design and process parameters, high precision forming and excellent mechanical properties of forgings can be achieved. In addition, hot die forging technology also has the advantages of high production efficiency and high material utilization, reducing production costs and energy consumption.
Challenges and countermeasures: In aerospace manufacturing, hot die forging technology faces some challenges, such as billet material selection, heating and cooling control, mold design and life. In order to solve these problems, it is necessary to increase research and development investment, improve the technical level, and introduce advanced testing equipment and methods to ensure the quality and performance of forgings are stable and reliable.
With the continuous development of the aviation industry, the application prospect of hot die forging technology in the field of aviation manufacturing will be broader. In the future, hot die forging technology will develop in the following directions:
Application of ultra-high strength materials: With the development of a new generation of aviation materials, hot die forging technology will be applied to the formation of ultra-high strength, high-temperature alloy and other difficult to deform materials to meet the requirements of aviation parts in extreme environments such as high temperature and high pressure.
Intelligent and digital: the introduction of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data to achieve intelligent and digital hot die forging production lines. Through real-time data monitoring and analysis, the optimization and adaptive adjustment of process parameters can be realized to improve production efficiency and product quality.
Precision forming technology: further improve the forming accuracy and surface quality of hot die forging technology to meet the requirements of high precision and high surface quality of aviation parts. Through precision mold design, high-precision testing and other technical means, improve the overall level of hot die forging technology.
Hot die forging technology, as an important metal plastic processing method, plays an important role in the field of aviation manufacturing. By continuously optimizing the process flow and improving the technical level, hot die forging technology will be able to meet the growing demand for high-performance and high-quality parts in aviation manufacturing and promote the sustainable development of the aviation industry.
