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Open-die Forging

Walkson Open-die forging products are metal components manufactured through the Open-die forging process, where a heated metal billet is shaped by repeated hammering or pressing between flat or simple dies. Unlike closed-die forging, Walkson Open-die forging does not confine the metal within a die cavity, allowing for larger and less complex shapes to be created.


Characteristics of Walkson Open-die forging Products:

1. Large Size and High Strength:
Walkson Open-die forging is ideal for creating large parts such as shafts, blocks, and rings with excellent strength and durability.

2. Simple Shapes:

Products typically have simpler geometries compared to closed-die forgings, though they can be machined into more complex shapes after forging.

3. Customizability:

The process allows for flexibility in size and shape, making it suitable for custom, low-volume, or specialty orders.

4. Superior Material Properties:
Walkson Open-die forging aligns the grain structure of the metal, enhancing strength, toughness, and fatigue resistance.

5. Wide Range of Materials:
It accommodates various materials, including carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, and nickel-based alloys.

Common Walkson Open-die forging Products:

1. Shafts:

  • Rotors and Drive Shafts: Used in turbines, engines, and heavy machinery.

  • Marine Propeller Shafts: High-strength components for ships and submarines.

2. Rings:

  • Bearing Rings: Used in large machinery and wind turbines.

  • Flanges: For pressure vessel connections and pipelines.

3. Discs and Hubs:

  • For gear blanks, couplings, and rotary components in heavy industries.

4. Bars and Blocks:

  • Forged Bars: For machining into custom parts.

  • Die Blocks: Used as preforms for further processing into tools and components.

5. Large Industrial Components:

  • Press columns, rollers, and crane hooks for construction and industrial applications.

6. Tooling and Mold Components:

  • Dies and mandrels used in manufacturing processes.


Applications of Walkson Open-die forging Products:

1. Power Generation:

  • Turbine shafts, generator rotors, and pressure vessel components in thermal, nuclear, and hydroelectric plants.

2. Oil & Gas:

  • Drill collars, wellhead components, and large flanges for rigs and refineries.

3. Automotive and Heavy Equipment:

  • Axles, connecting rods, and suspension parts for trucks, trains, and construction machinery.

4. Marine Industry:

  • Propeller shafts, rudder stocks, and engine components for ships.

5. Mining and Construction:

  • Heavy-duty components like crusher shafts and mill rolls.

Advantages of Walkson Open-die forging Products:

1. Improved Mechanical Properties:

  • Enhanced toughness, ductility, and resistance to fatigue and impact due to the refined grain structure.

2. High Versatility:

  • Capable of producing large, customized parts that meet specific application requirements.

3. Cost-Effective for Large Parts:

  • Ideal for low-volume production of large components where the cost of closed-die tooling would be prohibitive.

4. Wide Material Compatibility:

  • Suitable for almost all forgeable metals, including those for high-temperature or high-stress environments.

5. Extended Lifespan:

  • High resistance to failure under heavy loads or extreme conditions.

Process Overview of Walkson Open-Die Forging:

1. Heating the Material:
The billet or ingot is heated to a malleable temperature in a furnace.

2. Positioning on the Die:
The workpiece is placed on a flat or simple die, and controlled hammering or pressing is applied.

3. Shaping the Metal:
Skilled operators manipulate the workpiece between hammer blows or press strokes to achieve the desired shape.

4. Cooling and Post-Processing:
After forging, the product is cooled and often undergoes heat treatment or machining to achieve final specifications.

Limitations of Walkson Open-Die Forging:

  • Less Complex Shapes: Cannot produce intricate or detailed geometries without additional machining.

  • Requires Skilled Operators: Precision depends on the expertise of the operator and the tools used.

  • Material Waste: Some excess material may need to be removed during machining.

Summary:

Walkson Open-die forging products are large, durable components with excellent mechanical properties, widely used in industries requiring strength and reliability. This process is ideal for creating custom parts, particularly for heavy-duty applications in heavy machinery, power generation, oil & gas, and marine industries.

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