isothermal forging
Isothermal forging is unique in the sense that it is a precision metal deformation process that keeps the workpiece at a constant temperature during deformation.
Key Features:
- Controlled Temperature Environment: The workpiece and die maintain the same temperature during forging. The temperature consistency prevents thermal gradients, which would accelerate the onset of cracking and distortion.
- Enhanced Characteristics: A constant temperature promotes improved uniform properties of the alloy, thus improving strength and further enhancing fatigue resistance. Reduced residual stresses, which improve dimensional stability, are achieved by isothermal forging through a reduction of thermal shocks and internal stresses.
- Applications: Aerospace Industry: Involves the precision production of jet engine components, turbine blades, and structural parts that require high precision and strength. Automobile Industry: For producing high-performance engine components such as connecting rods and valves.
Isothermal forging produces high-strength components having a complex shape with high accuracy and minimal defects. Having such unforgiving temperature characteristics allows the manufacturer to control mechanical properties and improve performance and functionality in critical applications.