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cold forging and hot forging

What is your understanding of cold forging and hot forging? So, these two processes are essential in metal shaping; if you enjoy making things or creating a structure out of the metals then taking training will only help. We will see what they are and how to use them.

Cold forging is a forming process that starts with at room temperature or below the recrystallization point. This means that metal is not required to be heated up and formed into another shape. Cold forging is popular for another reason and that is it work hardens the metal. The metal is compressed to its final shape, this densifies the material even more so when it becomes tool steel It has improved wear resistance and pressure.

Which one is better for your project?

Conversely, the hot forging is a process in which metal is formed at very high temperatures. The melting point being higher, allows for the metal to be bent or shaped much easier. This renders the metal more malleable or softer, enabling to cut and form it in complex shapes without breaking cracking. Typically employed for larger pieces of metal that require rapid shaping

Budget: What are you willing to spend for this project? Advantages : Cold forging can be more cost effective than hot forging in some cases because it does not require a furnace that must first heat the material, which saves on energy costs.

Why choose YUNLONG cold forging and hot forging?

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