Forging is a common metal processing technique, and its process can be summarized in the following steps:

1. Raw Material Preparation

Before forging begins, raw materials need to be prepared. Commonly used raw materials include metal billets and steel billets.

2. Preheating

To reduce the hardness of the metal and facilitate forming, the metal needs to be heated to a certain temperature. The preheating temperature usually depends on the type of metal used and the type of product to be manufactured.

3. Forming

The preheated metal billet is placed in a mold, and a certain force is applied to deform it into the desired shape. This process requires tools such as hammers and molds; some high-precision forging requires CNC machine tools.

4. Finishing

The surface of the finished forged metal may have irregular protrusions and depressions, which need to be finished using tools to meet the design requirements.

5. Heat Treatment

The forged metal undergoes heat treatment to increase its strength and hardness and adjust its internal structure to meet the design requirements.

6. Inspection

The forged metal products are inspected, including checks on appearance quality, dimensional accuracy, and mechanical properties, to ensure they meet design requirements and quality standards.

Final Summary

The above is a general forging process flow; however, it may vary depending on the metal and product type. In modern industry, automated production equipment is becoming increasingly widespread, and the use of CNC machine tools, robots, and other equipment is accelerating the automation and digitalization of the forging process.