With the increasingly severe global environmental problems, environmental protection has become an important issue that cannot be ignored in the manufacturing industry. Cold forging technology, as a key process widely used in high-end equipment manufacturing, is also facing the pressure of green transformation. This paper will discuss how to achieve green transformation of cold forging technology to meet the needs of sustainable development under the background of increasing environmental protection.
Environmental challenges of cold forging technology
Energy consumption: The cold forging process requires a lot of energy consumption, especially in the heating, cooling and forming stages. This not only increases production costs, but also leads to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions.
Waste treatment: The waste generated in the cold forging process, such as scraps, waste liquid and exhaust gas, will cause pollution to the environment if handled improperly.
Die loss: cold forging dies will wear and damage during use, which not only affects the quality of the forging, but also increases the cost of mold manufacturing and replacement.
Environmental regulations: With the increasingly strict environmental regulations, the manufacturing industry needs to invest more money and energy to meet the environmental requirements, which also brings challenges to the development of cold forging technology.
Green transformation strategy of cold forging technology
Optimization of process parameters: By optimizing cold forging process parameters, such as mold structure, forming speed and temperature control, energy consumption and waste generation can be reduced. In addition, the use of advanced numerical simulation technology can predict and optimize the process, improve production efficiency and material utilization.
Using green materials: Choosing renewable and recyclable green materials as cold forging raw materials can reduce the negative impact on the environment. At the same time, the development of new environmentally friendly coatings and lubricants can reduce mold losses and waste generation.
Waste resource utilization: the waste generated in the cold forging process is classified and treated to achieve resource utilization. For example, the scraps can be recycled, the waste liquid can be treated and used for other purposes, and the exhaust gas can be purified and discharged to the standard.
Development of green molds: The use of new materials and manufacturing technology to develop green molds with long life and low loss. By optimizing the mold structure and manufacturing process, the cost of mold manufacturing and replacement is reduced.
Intelligent and automation: the introduction of intelligent and automated technology to achieve the digitalization and intelligent upgrade of cold forging process. By monitoring and controlling the production process in real time, energy consumption and waste generation can be reduced, and production efficiency and product quality can be improved.
The concept of circular economy: the concept of circular economy is introduced into the cold forging production process to maximize the utilization of resources. By establishing a circular economy industry chain, waste is transformed into valuable resources, reducing production costs and reducing environmental impact.
Under the background of strict environmental protection, the green transformation of cold forging technology has become an inevitable trend. Through the implementation of strategies such as optimizing process parameters, adopting green materials, recycling waste resources, developing green molds, intelligence and automation, and circular economy concept, cold forging technology can be promoted to a more green and sustainable direction. In the future, with the progress of science and technology and the continuous improvement of environmental protection requirements, we look forward to greater breakthroughs and innovations in cold forging technology on the road to green transformation.
