Open-Die Forging Technology for Flange Manufacturing
Open-die forging of flanges is a traditional yet vital manufacturing process in modern industry, ensuring strong, precise, and reliable pipeline connections. This article details the complete forging workflow, including cutting, heating, upsetting, core drawing, and hole expansion, while highlighting critical quality control measures for billets, forging, and heat treatment. Optimization strategies such as improving billet quality, refining operation procedures, and strengthening inspection are discussed to enhance efficiency and product performance.