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Common forging form: free forging


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2023-09-12

Forging refers to the processing method in which the metal is deformed by impact force or pressure between the upper and lower anvils or forging dies. It can be divided into two types: free forging and model forging.

Forging refers to the processing method in which the metal is deformed by impact force or pressure between the upper and lower anvils or forging dies. It can be divided into two types: free forging and model forging.

If the shape of the workpiece is the only requirement, forging is only one of many formable processes. However, in many cases, forging is the only way to obtain the necessary mechanical properties. In order to obtain all the advantages of the forging process, it is necessary to specify the requirements for its performance in the forging process specification. The process specification shall include the requirements of the material standard and any additional requirements, as well as possible exceptions. In addition, the required minimum tensile properties and the maximum and minimum hardness at the specific location of the part shall be indicated.

When free forging, the processed metal is deformed under pressure between the upper and lower anvils, and the metal can flow freely in all directions of the horizontal plane, so it is called free forging.

The equipment and tools used for free forging are versatile, and the quality of forgings varies. However, the shape and size of free forgings mainly rely on the operating technology of the forgers to ensure that the technical level of the forgers is high, the labor intensity is high, the productivity is low, the precision of the forgings is low, the machining allowance is large, and more complex shapes cannot be obtained. Therefore, it is mainly used for single piece, small batch production and repair work. For large forgings, free forging is the only production method.

There are two kinds of free forging: manual forging and machine forging.

Manual forging is a processing method that uses tools such as anvil, sledgehammer, small hammer, hand pliers, punch, chisel and hammer to deform the blank into forgings. The equipment and tools used in manual forging are simple and less investment, but the labor intensity is high and the productivity is low. It is suitable for repair work and auxiliary work of machine forging.

Manual forging is operated by palm fitter and hammer worker. The palm fitter holds the pliers in the left hand to clamp, move and turn the workpiece; the right hand holds the hammer, which is used for forging with small deformation and directing the operation of the hammer worker. The hammerer holds the sledgehammer in both hands and stands on the outside of the anvil to hammer.

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