The raw materials used in forging are primarily metallic materials, including carbon steel, alloy steel, and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, magnesium, copper, and titanium, and their alloys.
The specific classifications are as follows:
Ferrous Metals
Carbon Steel: Steel with a low carbon content, such as ordinary structural steel, suitable for most forgings.
Alloy Steel: Steel with added elements such as chromium, nickel, and molybdenum, used for high-strength or corrosion-resistant parts, such as automotive drive shafts and gears.
Special Alloy Steel: Including microalloyed steel (such as steel with added vanadium and titanium), which improves fatigue strength and toughness, used for springs and fasteners.
Non-ferrous Metals
Aluminum, Magnesium, and their alloys: Used for lightweight forgings, such as aerospace components.
Copper, Titanium, and their alloys: Titanium alloys are used for aircraft engine parts, and copper alloys are used for conductive or corrosion-resistant parts.
Other Materials
High-temperature alloys: Such as nickel-based and cobalt-based alloys, used for forgings in extreme environments, but forging is more difficult.
Powder Metallurgy Materials: Precision parts are made through powder forging processes, combining material performance and shape complexity.
Raw material forms include ingots, rolled materials (such as round steel and square steel), and forging blanks, which should be selected according to the part requirements.
The above are the commonly used forging materials in the industry. Of course, if you need to customize large quantities of forged parts, you can choose to cooperate with Mulan Metal. Mulan Metal has 12 years of experience in the production and processing of forged parts and has helped customers in more than 30 countries complete the commissioned production of various forged parts. We look forward to your cooperation inquiry.
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