The aerospace field is an industry with extremely high requirements for material performance and quality, among which forgings, as one of the key components, play an important role in the manufacture of aircraft, rockets, satellites and other equipment. In recent years, with the continuous development of cold forging technology, the application prospect of cold forging in the field of aerospace is more and more broad. This paper will discuss the prospect of cold forging in aerospace field.
At present, cold forging technology has been widely used in many aspects of the aerospace field, such as the manufacture of engine connecting rod, transmission shaft, landing gear and other key parts. Compared with traditional hot forging and casting processes, cold forging technology has higher dimensional accuracy and better surface quality, which can meet the stringent requirements for parts in the aerospace field. At the same time, cold forging forging also has the characteristics of high strength, high toughness, excellent fatigue resistance, etc., and can adapt to the complex and changeable working environment in the aerospace field.
The prospect of cold forging in aerospace field
Lightweight demand driven: There is a growing need for lightweight in the aerospace sector to reduce the weight of equipment and improve flight efficiency. Cold forging technology can produce thinner and lighter forging products, reduce the amount of material used, and meet the needs of lightweight. With the continuous emergence of new materials and new processes, the potential of cold forging technology in lightweight manufacturing will be further released.
High-performance material applications: The aerospace field has extremely high requirements for material performance, requiring materials with high strength, high toughness, excellent corrosion resistance and other characteristics. Cold forging technology can realize the precise molding of high-performance materials, give full play to the performance advantages of materials, and improve the safety and reliability of equipment. In the future, with the continuous development and application of high-performance materials, the application range of cold forging technology in the aerospace field will be further expanded.
Intelligent manufacturing trend: Intelligent manufacturing is one of the development directions of the future manufacturing industry, and the aerospace field is no exception. By combining artificial intelligence, Internet of Things and other technologies with the cold forging process, automated production, online quality monitoring and control, intelligent scheduling and other functions can be achieved to improve production efficiency and product quality stability. In the future, with the continuous progress and application of intelligent manufacturing technology, the manufacturing capacity of cold forging technology in the aerospace field will be further improved.
Increasing green environmental protection requirements: The requirements for green environmental protection in the aerospace field are becoming increasingly stringent, and it is necessary to reduce energy consumption and environmental pollution in the manufacturing process. As an environmentally friendly forming process, cold forging technology has lower energy consumption and environmental pollution, which is in line with the development trend of green manufacturing. In the future, with the strengthening of environmental protection policies and the increasing attention of consumers to green products, the application of cold forging technology in the aerospace field will be more widely promoted and applied.
Increased demand for customized production: With the increasing demand for diversified aerospace equipment, customized production has become a trend. Cold forging technology enables highly personalized production, according to customer needs to produce forging products with special properties, shapes and sizes, to meet the diverse needs of the market. In the future, with the increase of customized production demand, the application of cold forging technology in the aerospace field will be more competitive and market potential.
Increased international cooperation and competition: The aerospace sector is a highly international industry, with increasing international cooperation and competition. Through cooperation and exchanges with international advanced enterprises and research institutions, advanced technology and management experience can be introduced to improve the level and competitiveness of China’s cold forging technology. At the same time, by participating in international competition, the continuous innovation and development of cold forging technology can be promoted, and the status and influence of China in the aerospace field can be enhanced.
To sum up, cold forging has broad application prospect and potential in aerospace field. With the demand for lightweight, the application of high-performance materials, the trend of intelligent manufacturing, the improvement of green environmental protection requirements, the increase of customized production demand and the strengthening of international cooperation and competition and other factors, the application of cold forging technology in the aerospace field will further expand and play a greater role. Through continuous innovation and optimization of technology, broaden the application field, strengthen cooperation and exchange with domestic and foreign countries, China’s cold forging technology will make greater breakthroughs and make important contributions to the high-quality development of the aerospace industry.
