Forging drive shafts: Transition from tradition to modernity

The drive shaft is one of the key components of the car, which connects the car engine and transmission, transfers the power of the engine to the wheels, and pushes the car forward or backward. Forging drive shaft is one of the key steps to manufacture high quality drive shaft, and the transformation from traditional to modern is an important trend in the development of drive shaft forging.

Traditional forging methods include free forging and model forging. Free forging uses a large forging hammer or press for forging, but the production efficiency is low, the labor intensity is large, and the production cycle is long. Model forging is the use of molds for forging, which has higher production efficiency, but requires the manufacture of expensive molds and higher costs.

With the continuous progress of science and technology, modern forging methods came into being. These methods include precision forging, high-speed forging, hydraulic forging and powder metallurgy forging. Precision forging using high-precision forging equipment and molds can produce high-precision transmission shafts, and has higher production efficiency and lower costs. High-speed forging and hydraulic forging are the use of high-speed hydraulic presses and hydraulic molds for forging, with faster production speed and lower mold costs. Powder metallurgy forging is the use of powder metallurgy technology to manufacture the drive shaft, with light weight and a high degree of strength and durability.

The modern forging technology not only improves the production efficiency and accuracy of the drive shaft, but also reduces the production cost and labor intensity. These technologies can better meet the needs of automobile manufacturers for high-quality and high-performance drive shafts, and promote the rapid development of the drive shaft forging industry.

In short, the transformation from traditional to modern is the inevitable trend of the development of drive shaft forging. Modern forging technology provides a new choice and a broader development space for transmission shaft manufacturing. In the future, with the progress of science and technology and the constant change of market demand, the drive shaft forging industry will continue to develop and innovate.