Are you interested in learning how WH-STEEL CO.,LTD manufactures forged flanges? Let's delve into it together. The process of forging flanges involves selecting high-quality steel billets, heating, shaping, and post-forging cooling.

There are various forging methods, including free forging, die forging, and fetal membrane forging. The choice of forging method depends on the size of the flange and the production quantity.

Free forging has a lower production rate and leaves more machining allowance, but it uses simple tools and is highly versatile. It is widely used for forging simple-shaped, single-piece, and small-batch production components. Free forging equipment includes air hammers, steam-air hammers, and hydraulic presses, suitable for producing small, medium, and large-sized forgings, respectively.

Die forging has a higher production rate, is easier to operate, and allows for mechanization and automation. Die-forged parts have high dimensional accuracy, minimal machining allowance, and a more rational distribution of grain structure, which can enhance the service life of the components. Die forging, also known as closed-die forging, involves placing heated billets inside fixed dies on forging equipment to shape them. In simple terms, when it comes to forging flanges with better quality, they are typically produced through die forging. The crystal structure is finer, resulting in higher strength, albeit at a somewhat higher cost.

Whether it's cast flanges or forged flanges, both are common manufacturing methods for flanges. The choice depends on the strength requirements of the components. If high strength isn't necessary, machining flanges may also be an option.

This concludes our introduction to forged flanges. We hope this information is helpful to those in need.