What is the production process of tool forging?

The production process of tool forging is a complex and fine process, involving many links and steps. The following is the production process of general tool forgings:

Raw material preparation: First of all, we need to prepare suitable metal materials, such as steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, etc. These materials usually exist in the form of blocks or rods, which need to be machined and cut to suit the needs of forging.

Heating: The raw material is heated in the heating furnace so that it reaches the appropriate forging temperature. The heating temperature depends on the type of raw materials and the requirements of the forging process.

Forging: Take out the heated raw materials and place them on the forging equipment for forging. Forging equipment can be hydraulic press, forging hammer, press, etc. According to the need, it can be forged and formed several times until the shape and size of the design requirements are achieved.

Cooling: After forging is completed, the tool forging is cooled. The cooling method can be natural cooling or forced cooling, depending on the requirements and material of the tool forging.

Heat treatment: In order to improve the hardness and strength of tool forgings, heat treatment is required. Heat treatment includes quenching, tempering, surface treatment and other links, according to the need to choose the appropriate heat treatment process.

Machining and finishing: After heat treatment, tool forgings require further machining and finishing in order to achieve the final desired shape and size. Processing equipment includes lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, etc.

Inspection and testing: Finally, quality inspection and performance testing of tool forgings are needed to ensure that they meet design requirements and performance.

In short, the production process of tool forgings is a complex and delicate process, involving multiple links and steps. The process parameters and technical requirements of each link are very strict, requiring experienced technical personnel to operate and manage. At the same time, in order to ensure the quality and performance of tool forgings, comprehensive quality inspection and performance testing are required.