There are many processes when it comes to manufacturing metal components and products. The metal fabrication process includes cutting, folding, welding, machining, punching, stamping, shearing, casting and forging. However, while many of these reshape the alloy, only casting and forging manipulate the shape of the metal at the interior level, allowing for a more significant reshaping of the metal.
The key differences between casting and forging are as follows:
? Casting is the process in which metal is heated in a furnace until molten. While in the liquid state, the metal is poured in a die, or mold, to create a component shape.
? Forging is the process in which thermal and mechanical energy is applied to ingots to cause the alloy to change shape while in a solid state.
Casting:
Casting is one of the most popular manufacturing processes due to the complex and large volume of industrial parts and components. Here are the primary benefits of this process:
? Complex components: When aluminum is melted and cast into a die, components with complex internal chambers and external features reduce the amount of metal removal to complete the finished part.
? Flexible quantities: Die casting is commonly used to produce a high volume of components with a typical rate of 100 hits per die.
? Strength and quality: To solidify the molten aluminum, components are rapidly chilled to solidify into a texture free of porosity, giving the components stronger metallurgical properties.
? Minimized labor: Depending on the manufacturer, casting can occur through robotic processes that cut down on the number of required laborers and technicians, allowing for decreased risk and errors.
? Low cost: Reduction in labor costs is a significant benefit to an automated casting process. Additionally, using metal such as aluminum reduces the price of raw materials that provide customers with a low unit price.
Forging:
With forging, the metal is heated to a plastic stage so that the application of compression, applied manually or automatically, elongates the material and decreases the cross section. As one of the oldest approaches to reshaping metal, it provides several benefits:
? Stronger products: Shaping and reshaping the metal changes the internal microstructure to disperse alloy concentrations and eliminate voids to create a denser component.
? Higher fatigue strength: Forging strengthens the mechanical properties to increase stress level, thereby curbing failure of the component.
? Low operating cost: With the combination of fewer required materials and less machining, forging provides lower operating costs.
? Variety of shapes accomplished: Forging creates components often found in industries that require high levels of resistance and reliability, such as the automotive, aerospace and agricultural industries.
ABOUT KEVA
Keva Casting is a professional casting company that focuses on Construction, Machinery, Automobile, Hardware, Pipeline and many other industries.
We provide top quality products with the best service based on our complete production chain including our own mold design, advanced production techniques, and full management of the supply chain. Keva Casting has two factories located in Zhucheng, China's Shandong province.
We use "shell molding", which is a new technique that has been developed in recent years.This new technique has simplified production procedures and reduced air pollution compared with traditional sand casting and investment casting. Shell making and core making are faster to ensure production in enormous quantities. The dimensions and surface finishing are satisfactory for all kinds of industrial requirements. Besides supplying our own formwork & scaffolding systems, our casting products also supply OEM services in various industries.