Metal shaping solutions : open die and close die forgings
At Andre Laurent, we fully master open die and close die forging processes that allow us to produce high quality, safe and long-lasting mechanical assembly parts that fit your machinery requirements.
The binding and fastening elements, in particular the open die and close die pieces, go through other metal shaping stages in addtion to the hot forging. Thread rolling, turning & milling and grinding improve the mechanical properties of the dies and their resistance to corrosion. These machining techniques also help to reduce the mechanical friction of open die and close die parts.
Thanks a staff of metal shaping engineers and to technologically advanced screw presses from 100 to 800 tons, we are able to propose open die and close die forgings solutionsthat ensure several advantages ssuch as raw material saving and shorter machining time.
...Finally, through the forging process we improve our cost prices and thus our competitiveness. The mechanical properties of the forged components are optimized, our environment is respected in conformity with our certification ISO 14001, and additionally we strengthen our customers' confidence... The advantages of forging are numerous, especially with high-quality materials, like duplex or super duplex, stainless steel, inconel, copper and titanium... Our forging workshop is equipped by two means of heating: Induction and conduction... Savings on raw material, as the final shape of the part is approached by the forging process. Savings on Machining, because the forging process contributes to a reduced number of turning operations. Enhanced mechanical properties, because forging creates a continuous fiber course of material and a finer grain size. ...
...On the other hand, as the part is quite long, this flange made by forging contributes to a drastic reduction of the raw material cost. In fact, forging is the ideal solution for decreasing raw material costs while ensuring higher mechanical characteristics. The higher the mechanical properties must be, the more the forging process must be selected...
...All our forging operations are systematically controlled by infra-red heat-measuring devices ensuring full process-monitoring and forging temperature recordings...
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