Classification of metalworking forgings and their application fields in different industries

First of all, let’s understand the classification of metal working forgings. According to the different materials, metal processing forgings can be divided into steel forgings, aluminum forgings, copper forgings and so on. Steel forgings are the most common type, often used in automotive, aerospace, ships and other fields; Aluminum forgings have low density and good corrosion resistance, usually used in aerospace, transportation and other industries; Copper forgings have excellent thermal conductivity and plasticity, and are commonly found in electronic appliances, chemical industry and other fields.

Next, we will focus on the application areas of metal working forgings in several major industries.

Automotive industry: Automotive is one of the main application areas of metal processing forgings. In the engine system, various forgings such as crankshaft, connecting rod, camshaft, etc., play a key role. In addition, some parts of the chassis system such as suspension arms, axles, etc., are often manufactured by forging process to improve the strength and durability of the parts.

Aerospace industry: The aerospace sector has extremely high requirements for the strength, corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance of components, so metal processing forgings are widely used in this industry. Some important forgings such as aircraft engine blades, valves, aircraft structural components, etc., need to be precision forged to ensure their quality and performance.

Marine industry: The sealing, durability and safety of ships have put forward higher requirements for the quality of parts. Metalworking forgings are widely used in the field of shipbuilding, such as ship shaft, propeller, rudder blade and so on. The forging process provides better strength, reliability and safety for these components.

Electronic and electrical industry: In the field of electronic and electrical appliances, metal processing forgings are usually used to manufacture some connectors, plugs, switches and other components. These components need to have good electrical conductivity, reliability and wear resistance, and forging manufacturing can meet these requirements.

To sum up, metal processing forgings have a wide range of applications in different industries. From automotive to aerospace, from Marine to electronic appliances, forging processes provide important support for the development of various industries. With the advancement of technology and the increase in demand, metal processing forgings will continue to innovate and develop, injecting new impetus into the development of various industries.