Free Forging

Free forging is a metal processing process that heats the metal billet to a certain temperature, and then uses hammering or pressure to cause plastic deformation under atmosphere control or in a vacuum environment to finally obtain parts of the desired shape.

The main features of free forging include

Material saving

Free forging can effectively utilize raw materials, reduce waste generation, and improve material utilization.

High strength

Due to the tighter grain flow inside the forging, free forging parts usually have higher strength and wear resistance.

High precision

The shape and dimensional accuracy of free forging parts are usually higher than other processing methods, which can reduce subsequent processing steps.

Flexible process

Free forging is suitable for various metal materials, including titanium alloy, Inconel, Hastelloy, Nimonic, Monel, stainless steel, etc., and can process various complex shapes of parts.

Energy saving and environmental protection

No cutting fluid is required during the free forging process, which reduces pollution to the environment and saves energy consumption.

The main steps of free forging are as follows

Application areas of Free Forging

In the field of shipbuilding, turbine parts can be used in the power system of ships, such as turbochargers, to improve the power and efficiency of the engine, thereby improving the performance of ships.

In the field of energy, free forging turbine parts can be used in power generation equipment, such as steam turbines, to convert thermal energy into electrical energy and provide a stable power supply for society.

In the field of aerospace, the high quality and reliability of turbine parts are crucial. The free forging process can manufacture key components such as turbine blades that meet the requirements of aerospace, ensuring the safe operation of aircraft in extreme environments.

In the oil and gas industry, turbine parts can be used in drilling equipment and oil and gas transportation systems to improve the performance and efficiency of equipment and ensure the extraction and transportation of oil and gas.

Free Forging

turbine blade
Turbine blades made of equiaxed casting are widely used in aircraft engines and gas turbines. These blades have good high temperature strength and corrosion resistance, and are suitable for high temperature and high pressure parts of turbines.
turbine wheel
Turbine disks are important components that support turbine blades and transmit power. The equiaxed casting process can produce turbine disks with good mechanical properties and durability, which are suitable for various turbine equipment.

Combustion Chamber

Combustion chamber liners need to work in high temperature and high pressure environments. The equiaxed casting process can produce liners with high temperature oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance.
Widely used in aircraft engines and gas turbines. This design helps to improve the manufacturing accuracy of blades, reduce stress concentration, and facilitate replacement and maintenance.

Guide Vanes

Guide vanes are used to adjust the airflow direction and improve the working efficiency of turbines. Equiaxed casting can ensure that these blades have uniform grain structure and good mechanical properties.

Turbine accessories

Engine turbine accessories also include several key components, each of which plays a vital role in the high temperature, high pressure and high speed environment of the engine.

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