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The technical difficulties of titanium metal forging

2024-05-24 10:10:48 224

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The technical difficulties of titanium metal forging are mainly reflected in the special properties of titanium metal materials and the high precision requirements in the forging process. The following are some of the main technical difficulties:

Reactivity of titanium metal: Titanium is a very active metal that reacts easily with oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and other elements to form a dense oxide film. While this gives titanium good corrosion resistance, it is a challenge in the forging process. At high temperatures, an oxide layer is easily formed on the surface of titanium, which not only affects the purity of the titanium metal, but also makes forging more difficult. Therefore, in Titanium Forge, special protective measures, such as the use of inert gas protection or vacuum environment, are required to avoid the reaction of titanium metal with impurities in the air.
Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Expansion of Titanium Metal: Titanium metal has poor thermal conductivity and a large coefficient of thermal expansion, which makes it difficult to control the temperature change and shape change of titanium metal during the forging process. In order to avoid stresses and cracks in titanium metal due to temperature changes, high-precision temperature control and stress relief technology is required in Titanium Forge.
High Precision Requirements for Forging Process: Since titanium metal is characterized by high strength, high hardness and high toughness, a high precision forging process is required to ensure the accuracy and performance of titanium parts. In Titanium Forge, it is necessary to use high-precision forging equipment and molds, as well as precise control of temperature, pressure, speed and other parameters during the forging process to ensure the quality and performance of titanium parts.
Material machinability: Although titanium has many excellent properties, its machinability is relatively poor. This means that during the forging process, titanium parts are prone to fracture, deformation and other problems. In order to solve this problem, advanced forging technologies and processes, such as isothermal forging and superplastic forging, need to be used in Titanium Forge to improve the machinability and formability of titanium metal.