Forging is one of the primary processing methods in the mechanical manufacturing industry for producing blanks-the raw forms-of mechanical components. Through the forging process, one not only achieves the desired shape of a mechanical part but also refines the metal's internal microstructure, thereby enhancing its mechanical and physical properties. Generally, critical mechanical components that are subject to high stress or demand stringent performance standards are manufactured using forging methods. Examples of such vital components-all produced via forging-include steam turbine generator shafts, rotors, impellers, blades, retaining rings, columns for large hydraulic presses, high-pressure cylinders, rolling mill rolls, internal combustion engine crankshafts, connecting rods, gears, bearings, and-within the defense industry-artillery pieces.
Consequently, forging finds widespread application across various industrial sectors, including metallurgy, mining, automotive, tractor manufacturing, agricultural machinery, petroleum, chemical engineering, aviation, aerospace, and weaponry; indeed, forging also occupies a significant position in everyday life.
In a certain sense, indicators such as the annual output of forgings, the proportion of die forgings within the total forging output, and the scale and quantity of forging equipment in operation serve to reflect, to a significant degree, the industrial sophistication of a nation.
