Benefits of hot forging:
Hot forging is the oldest technique of metalworking. It involves the shaping of metal by using localized compressive forces. Hot forging is practiced to shape the metal by using heat. The hot forging manufacturing process is performed at the highest temperature that does not destroy the metallurgical features of the considered alloy. It is essential to maintain the forging temperature throughout the process above a particular minimum depending on the alloy. Fasteners are hot forged to give them desired shape with the help of single or more external operations. Hot forged fasteners manufacturers utilize a process that keeps the fasteners from undergoing strain hardening at high temperatures. We are providing hot forging products which are dimensionally accurate and able to bear heavy loads.
The fastener market is demanding hot forged fastener product hexagon, socket screws, and headed bolts. Bolts with large diameters and especially above M36 are produced by hot forging. Extreme long lengths again lend themselves to hot forging. Hot forged fasteners include T bolts, pyramid bolts, ajax bolts, indented foundation bolts, eye bolts, bolt blanks, hexagon headed bolts large heads, square head bolts, plow bolts, cup nib bolts, etc.
Smart Engineering and Fasteners offer hot forged fasteners in various sizes and lengths to reach diverse requirements of customers. We have access to an in-house manufacturing setup for hot forging bigger diameter nuts and bolts. We have a vast range of expertise that helps us improve the technologies by adding advanced technologies in manufacturing. Metals are heated to proper temperature by high-speed electric induction before inserting them into forming works. Bolts are hot forged when the material is too large in diameter or when it is not sufficiently malleable.
What are the best materials for hot forging?
Hot forging can be utilized to fabricate a broad range of parts and it can be performed with most ferrous and non-ferrous metals alloys including nickel or cobalt alloy, molybdenum alloys, titanium alloys, stainless steels, free-cutting steels, structural steels, aluminum, and magnesium shaped alloys. Most steel alloys are always hot forged because as hard material advances, their deformation becomes more difficult. Moreover, economically it is much more stimulating to hot forge metals such as steel and then performs a heat treatment. Hot forging is the best manufacturing process available for heavy-weight components, complex shapes, and high-duty alloys.
Products manufactured in hot forging
Smart Engineering and Fasteners produce extra-large diameters and long-length hot forged fasteners, nuts, bolts, and screws. Our hot forged socket cap screws, square head bolts, eye bolts, and ask countersunk nib bolts are accessible in striking materials. Hot forging is a widespread technique for producing large diameter bolts starting with a thread size of M36 or more and a length of 300mm and more. The bar stock is heated up to high temperatures to bring the material into a malleable state and then brought for forging press. Hot forging manufacture fasteners made from titanium alloys and nickel-based alloys.
Industries that get most benefits from hot forging:
The most common industries involving hot forged product applications are automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, power generation, aircraft exhaust manifolds, and other configurations that require strength and durability.
We are specialized in manufacturing hot forged products including: