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Copper forging provides higher production rates over copper casting.
There is greater material strength in forged cooper parts due to the total absence of porosity. Forging improves the mechanical properties, because of the closeness of the grain flow.
The absence of porosity and inclusions also significantly reduce scrap.
The ductility of brass at forging temperatures allows for the easier formation of complex components; further the use of vertical and horizontal sub-presses enhances the application of multiple cores.
The superior surface finish produced from copper forging over casting, means that grinding or sanding is not required before polishing; therefore it is easier to apply wide range of finishes.
The closer tolerances and net shape accuracy provided by cooper forging reduce machining operations.
Substantial material savings are generated due to the coring process along with the reduction in flash.
Longer machine tool life is experienced due to the absence of the inclusions seen in sand casting.
Lower Forge tooling costs over casting tooling.
Many copper castings can be easily converted to copper forgings
Copper Forging or Brass Forging is the forging process utilizing copper or brass as the forging material.Copper alloys have good plasticity and strength, good abrasion resistance and thermal conductivity, especially good corrosion resistance in air and sea water. It has been widely used in electric power, instruments, ships and other industrial sectors.Most copper alloys have good plasticity at room temperature and high temperature, and can be forged smoothly. Even in the presence of tensile stress, they still have enough plasticity. A few tin-phosphorous bronze with high quality fraction of tin (such as qsn7-0.2) and lead brass with high quality fraction of lead (such as hpb59-1 and hpb64-2) have low plasticity and are sensitive to tensile stress. Qsn7-0.2 is a single-phase invariant solution at room temperature when deformation occurs under static tensile stress. Has the very high plasticity, can undertake cold deformation, but plasticity under high temperature is very low, the reason is that have low melting (alpha + delta + CU3P) eutectic at high temperature.Most copper alloys are not sensitive to deformation speed and can be forged on a press or hammer, but it is advisable to forge on a press. The phenomenon of heat effect is obvious when tin-phosphor-bronze and manganese bronze are forged. If the deformation speed is too fast, it is easy to overheat or even overheat due to the thermal effect.When the heating temperature is too high, the copper alloy grain grew up rapidly, reduce its plasticity, so the heating temperature of copper alloy are not more than 900 &#;. When the deformation temperature is below 650 &#;, the deformation resistance increases quickly.Like steel forgings and aluminum forgings , copper forgings in CFS Forge are operated under hot forging condition as well. Below are the main steps of hot forging process of cooper alloys in our company:Before forging, we will first order cooper bars with the right specification (such as Φ30mm) from the material factory. When they are in stock, to insure filling the die cavity during forging, billets will be cut to a certain length according to the dimensions of final cooper forgings.Since the billet will be forged under hot condition, the billets are then heated to a certain forging temperature. To insure a quality part, the forger must carefully control the billet temperature, as too cold the billet will not fill the die cavity completely whereas too hot it will result in a porous surface.The dies are heated to insure proper metal flow, and the heated billet is placed in the lower half of the die cavity. With a downward stroke of the forging ram, the upper die is forced against the billet to form the desired shape. Since copper and copper alloys are readily forged, most commercial forgings are produced with a single closing of the press, no re-strike or reheating being required. This permits the use of single cavity dies rather than the more expensive progressive dies required by hard-to-forge materials, and reduces labor costs, die costs, and heating costs.Forging rates vary between 100 and 1,200 pieces per hour with the majority of forgings being forged at 200 to 600 piece rates. Where quantities are large and the design is simple, considerable savings result from the use of multiple cavity dies, with more than one part being produced at a time.It is during this process that the dense grain structure of the hot wrought extruded brass rod is further hot worked to assure a dense uniform product with excellent physical and mechanical properties. These superior properties frequently permit the use of forged parts which are lighter than those produced by other processes.To insure complete filling of the die cavity, the weight of the forged copper part slightly exceeds that required by the finished forging. To allow for this excess metal, a gutter or relief area is provided in the die surface surrounding the die cavity. During forging, the excess metal is extruded into the gutter as overflow or flash which is removed later in a trimming operation. Good forging die design keeps the amount of flash to a minimum for minimum scrap. Since the flash thickness varies with the ram pressure on the die, the amount of excess metal, the billet temperature when forged, and the die temperature, the flash thickness dimension customarily has twice the tolerance allowed for other dimensions of the part. Where tighter outside dimensions are specified, a close trimming operation known as shaving can be substituted.During the forging process surface oxides form and the parts are coated with lubricants picked up from the dies. Both these surface layers are dissolved by dipping the parts in a series of special solutions. After the forgings are clean, they are generally dipped in a passivating bath to insure a clean surface for subsequent handling.Due to the stringent requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency, some forging suppliers have substituted a steel ball tumbling operation for dipping to clean cooper forgings.The most forgeable (hot) copper alloy is one with 38% zinc and a small amount of lead. This alloy is a two-phase alpha-beta brass at room temperature, but the hot-forging temperatures take the alloy into the single-phase beta region where deformation can easily occur. Lubrication requirements are generally minimal because the copper oxide that forms on the surface is a natural lubricant.Copper and its alloys exhibit good ductility and are generally considered as easy to forge. When hot forging , the preheat temperatures are typically -°F.Brass and Bronze are among the most well-known families of copper-base alloys.is typically a combination of copper and zinc. Hot brass forging provides for superior density and freedom from flaws, along with dimensional accuracy for duplication of parts. The single-phase alpha brasses are alloys of copper with up to 32% zinc. These alloys can also be strengthened by hot forging. An unusual property of these alpha brasses is that, in some cases, you can have an alloy with additional zinc and it is both stronger and more ductile than a leaner alloy. The alpha-beta brasses are two-phase metals containing 32-40% zinc.is predominantly copper combined with tin, aluminum, silicon or beryllium. Bronze is harder than pure iron and is more resistant to corrosion. Bronze is also harder than pure copper, and over time has been used for weapons, armor and tools.Copper alloy forgings offer a number of advantages, including high strength, closer tolerances and modest overall cost. Brass forgings are commonly used in valves, fittings, refrigeration components and gas and liquid handling products. Industrial and decorative hardware products also employ forgings. Most copper alloy forgings are hot formed in closed dies. Common forging alloys are the high coppers, C, C and C, which exhibit excellent ductility, or high strength alloys, all of which exhibit the hightemperature ductile α+β phase structure.CFS Forge, the largest copper drop forging manufacturer and supplier in China, takes great pride in producing high-quality, closed-die brass and copper forged parts, specifically in the areas of automotive electrical components, aerospace, energy and defense industries. For over 30 years, our diverse customer base has trusted us to be part of their team, allowing us to help them create the often complex products they design. After thoroughly reviewing the specs in our APQP product review process, we work together with our clients to provide them with creative solutions for their unique designs. Closed-die forging , the process most widely used by CFS Forging Company, is the most cost effective forging process for high-volume production. The initial costs for the tooling and the equipment may be higher, but it can be an excellent investment long-term as the recurring costs of the parts is very low.Some of the numerous advantages to copper, brass and bronze forging includes close tolerances, strength, leak resistance and low overall costs. Mass production of forged copper parts offers maximum savings for CFS Forge clients. Conversely, smaller quantities of copper forgings can prove to be the most economical when specific design problems, such as leak integrity, close tolerances, high strength with low weight, and non-symmetrical shape, must be resolved.Besides forging, CFS Forge can also provide post machining service, which will enable us to deliver finished copper components to our customers directly.Contact us now for your FRQs on Copper, Brass or Bronze Forging Project!
Operator checks machining of a copper disc.
&#;While sawing nonferrous materials is not &#;rocket-science,&#; you must control the speed, feed rate, and pressure at which the blade is fed into the material in order to effectively and efficiently process them. We have developed optimal matrix patterns for all the materials that we process, so that we eliminate mistakes and save you money keeping your project on schedule.&#;
As noted, Weldaloy produces open-die forgings, closed-die forgings, and precision rolled-ring forgings. In addition, Weldaloy can process to optimize the performance characteristics of parts produced. It invites customers to discuss the options as follows: &#;Whether cold work, crossgrain, hot forge, upset, upset and cross-grain, or warm work, talk to us about which method will work best for you.&#;
Open-die forging is used to produce very large products that cannot be processed in closed dies due to size limitations. Weldaloy tells customers that this approach is cost effective when quantities of the product are low, thereby eliminating the cost of required tooling used in the closed-die forging process. The fact that no dies need to be fabricated means quicker delivery of the desired product. And, opendie forging offers a wide range of mechanical properties that may not be able to be achieved by other forging processes. The company&#;s open-die forging capabilities include:
Closed-die forging is used to produce shapes with closer dimensional tolerances. The production of parts that are &#;near net shape&#; reduces the amount of input material that goes into the product and offers cost savings on raw material. Also, the closed-die approach means machining requirements are greatly reduced over those of open-die forging. Finally, the cost of tooling spread over higher volumes proves to be relatively insignificant in the piece price.
Weldaloy&#;s 15-Point Order Review Process
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Weldaloy&#;s goal is to give the customer exactly what was ordered, so it instituted a detailed system of recordkeeping and -checking. Each order is subjected to the detailed review process below as it is entered into Weldaloy&#;s Plexus ERP system to make sure nothing is missed. The review:
1. Verifies that if a customer&#;s drawing is used, it is identical to the drawing listed on the job record.
2. Verifies for new drawings that the information shown on the drawing is complete.
3. Verifies that the size description matches the job record.
4. Verifies that all referenced documents are at the same revision level as the quote.
5. Verifies that the material and/or procurement specifications are identical to that listed in the job record.
6. Verifies that all certification requirements match the job record.
7. Verifies that all listed specifications match what is listed in the job record.
8. Verifies that all the added text in the purchase order matches the original inquiry or job record.
9. Verifies that the purchase order has been received.
10. Verifies that all routing operations have appropriate files and/or documents called out.
11. Verifies that the quote detail matches the current routing assistant output when used.
12. Verifies that all new prints are stamped and attached for the &#;job packet.&#;
13. Verifies that the requirements listed in the &#;customer notes&#; field have been addressed.
14. Verifies that if there is an outsourced service that it has a valid price and delivery quote.
15. Verifies that if a new part number has been issued that an EF-104 has been completed.
Although initial deliveries may be longer than those with the open-die forging process Weldaloy works to set up a release program with this process that includes delivery dates set in advance.
Rolled-ring forging is used at Weldaloy to minimize material usage in the manufacture of annular forgings. Raw material is pierced or punched from its center and then placed on a mandrel and drawn out circumferentially to create a ring. Weldaloy tells potential customers: &#;Circumferential grain flow ensures that the strength and reliability of your part is maintained by this rolled-ring forging process.&#;
Weldaloy points out that rolled-ring production promises cost savings over the closed-die forging process in that no additional tooling charges are required, and the process is effective for low volume or larger sized rings. The rolled-ring approach may offer significant material savings compared to the use of plate, and the machining required is minimized, because this process brings the product to a near-net shape. Weldaloy&#;s ring-rolling capabilities include products with diameters up to 72 in., with maximum thickness of 17 in.
Heat treating, testing, machining
Weldaloy can manage typical heat treating needs in-house. Services include annealing and / or stress relieving, quenching, and solution annealing. The Weldaloy message to potential customers is, &#;Properly heat treating your material is key to getting the right material characteristics for your process.&#;
In recent months the company rebuilt and &#;re-bricked&#; its furnaces, adding state-ofthe- art controllers.
&#;Our furnaces are periodically surveyed and maintained to ensure set-point accuracy and variation within the chamber meets our standards,&#; the forger states. &#;This results in better control of processing parameters which, in turn, translates to optimum properties to meet your specifications. We are continually evaluating our heat treating processes to maximize material performance.&#;
Testing equipment at Weldaloy includes two coordinate measuring machines and a full range of dimensional inspection equipment. Also, the company can provide testing for mechanical properties, grain size, hardness, and conductivity. Non-destructive test services include dye penetrant, ultrasonic, and radiographic testing.
Weldaloy machines close-tolerance components from nonferrous metals. It has more than 20 turning and machining centers, the majority of which are state-of-the-art CNC operated. It can provide rough machining with stock allowance for a customer&#;s final machining operation, or it can machine products to meet a customer&#;s requirements specified on drawing.
&#;Because of the unique properties of nonferrous metals, specifically copper-alloy materials,&#; Weldaloy points out, &#;machining copper is quite different than many of the standard ferrous materials that are machined.&#; Specifically, copper may become &#;gummy&#; during machining.
&#;With over six decades in the copper machining business Weldaloy has developed the expertise to machine nonferrous materials in our shop. We know the best way to handle and machine copper and aluminum alloys.
&#;Certain geometric tools need to be used along with a knowledge of the speed with which the material has to be delivered. If you don&#;t know the precise mechanics of machining copper, you could end up ruining your parts or, worse yet, making nonconforming parts during the process of machining copper.&#;
Weldaloy can handle machining in the following size ranges:
Quality system
Weldaloy points out that its quality system is registered to ISO :. &#;We have Quality built into our corporate culture,&#; it explains. &#;You see in a closely knit company like Weldaloy where forging and machining operations share the same location you can&#;t pass along an inferior part.&#;
The emphasis for its quality systems is placed on customer service, and pride of workmanship.
&#;At Weldaloy we don&#;t have an army of inspectors. We don&#;t need an army. Every operator from the forge and machine shop to the shipping department is responsible for the part they make and sign off on their operation before they send it to the next operation. That means that each operator has checked each part and it meets all requirements up to that point. Any operator may stop production if there is a quality problem as well as reject a lot back to the previous operation if they do not agree the quality standard is met. As a result the product is inspected twice at every step by people who are best qualified to produce good product. Of course we do have a formal Quality Audit before the parts are shipped but for the most part it is a formality. The operators make sure of that.&#;
Every part manufactured by Weldaloy is marked with a material ID to maintain traceability throughout the manufacturing process. Also, parts can be serialized if the customer requires or if Weldaloy finds an internal need for a higher level of traceability. The pedigree of each part can be traced back through every operation and operator to the raw material received at Weldaloy. It maintains files on material suppliers&#; chemical analysis of the raw material.
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