The world's largest hydraulic forging machine, which can press a building into a biscuit, according to the data, this press has a pulling force of up to 540 meganewtons, designed by SMS Group, the reason why such a hydraulic forging machine was designed to meet the aerospace industry's demand for large and complex parts.
So let's take a look at the manufacturing process!
The key to the world's largest hydraulic forging machine is the use of advanced technology and materials in its design and manufacturing, and its high pressure and high tensile force can be achieved without the support of key elements such as advanced hydraulic system, high-strength fuselage structure and high-temperature resistant working parts.
One of the key elements is the high-performance hydraulic system, this hydraulic forging machine, equipped with a hydraulic system that can provide enough pressure and flow to meet the forging needs of large and complex parts, while stability and reliability are also one of the key factors to ensure their proper function.
The second key element is the design and manufacture of the fuselage structure, in order to withstand such tremendous pressure and tension, the fuselage structure of this hydraulic forging machine must have sufficient strength and rigidity.
The fuselage is also made of high-strength alloy steel, which is designed and optimized to ensure stability and safety during operation.
The third key element is the high temperature resistant working parts, because the hydraulic forging process will generate a lot of heat, the working parts must be able to withstand high temperature and high pressure environment, maintain stability and reliability, so in the manufacture of this hydraulic forging machine, the material selection and surface treatment of the working parts, are crucial.
However, the manufacture of the world's largest hydraulic forging machine is also a complex process, and the precision engineering requires multiple steps and links.
Step 1: Manufacturing Requirements Analysis
The manufacturing team conducts a comprehensive requirements analysis to understand the aerospace industry's needs for large, complex parts and components, and determines the technical parameters and functional requirements of the hydraulic forging machine, including the design requirements for the forging machine's maximum tensile force, pressure range, table area, etc.
Step 2: The design scheme is determined
Based on the results of the requirements analysis, the design team began to develop a design plan for the hydraulic forging machine, which needed to take into account the design of the fuselage structure, hydraulic system, working parts, etc., to ensure that it could withstand the enormous tension and pressure, while meeting the machining needs of the aerospace industry for complex parts.
Step 3: Material Selection and Procurement
After the design scheme is determined, the manufacturing team needs to select the appropriate materials for manufacturing, the fuselage structure of the hydraulic forging machine is usually made of high-strength alloy steel, and the working parts may be made of high-temperature resistant alloys or special surface treatment materials, and the selection of these materials must take into account its strength, wear resistance, corrosion resistance and other factors.
Step 4: Component manufacturing
The manufacturing team began to manufacture the various parts of the hydraulic forging machine, including the hydraulic system, fuselage structure, working parts, etc. In this process, precision machining technology is required, including CNC machine tool processing, heat treatment, surface treatment and other processes. Only in this way can the precision and quality of the individual components be ensured.
Step 5: Assemble and debug
Once the individual components are manufactured, the manufacturing team also needs to assemble and debug, including the assembly and connection of the individual components, as well as the commissioning and testing of the hydraulic system. In the process of assembly and commissioning, it is necessary to strictly follow the design requirements to ensure the normal operation of each component. This aspect is also a top priority and cannot be ignored.
Step 6: Performance testing and test run
After the assembly of the hydraulic forging machine is completed, it is also necessary to carry out a comprehensive performance test and trial operation, which includes testing the performance indicators such as tensile force, pressure and stability of the machine, as well as the simulation test of its working process.
Step 7: Quality Inspection and Certification
The manufacturing team conducts comprehensive quality inspection and certification of the hydraulic forging machine, which includes: testing and evaluating the quality of each component and the whole machine to ensure that it meets national and industry standards, and ensuring that the quality and safety of the hydraulic forging machine meet the requirements through quality inspection and certification.
In short: the manufacture of the world's largest hydraulic forging machine is indeed a complex and precise project, which also requires the joint efforts of the design team, the manufacturing team and the testing team.
Through comprehensive requirements analysis, design scheme determination, material selection and procurement, component manufacturing, assembly and commissioning, performance testing and commissioning, quality inspection and certification, etc., the hydraulic forging machine can meet the needs of the aerospace industry for large and complex parts and can work reliably and reliably.