Forging and pressing production: development in Russia, features, equipment

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

The emergence and development of forging and pressing production in Russia, as in other countries at different times, has always been associated with growing economic needs. The development of technology, as well as the changing needs of mankind, led to the fact that there were several powerful pushes that ensured the development of the industry.

Development of blacksmithing

Forging and pressing production appeared not so long ago. The history of this branch of human activity began with an ordinary forge, when a forge, hammer and tongs were used. The first breakthrough towards mechanization was made in the XV-XVI centuries. Lever-type hammers began to appear in production, as well as hammers operating on hydropower.

As for the history of the appearance of lever hammers, it is inextricably linked with the increase in the tonnage of ships, which required a particularly powerful and heavy anchor. It became impossible to make it by hand. Forging and pressing production was replenished with a lever hammer, whichworked from the energy of the pressure of water, which set it in motion. However, water was not everywhere, and therefore it was not always possible to use such devices. If it was not available, then horses and falling types of hammers were used.

Late development

The next powerful push of forging and pressing production was in the 19th century. The strong development of car building, weapons, locomotive building, as well as noticeable progress in the field of shipbuilding led to the emergence of machine stamping. Because of this, the first noticeable changes appeared in blacksmithing. Also, for the first time, a steam hammer was used for forging.

The powerful development of this industry occurred when electric motors were invented and put into operation. Blacksmithing began to be used for the manufacture of equipment and tools of a very wide profile. At the same time, hydraulic presses began to be used in blacksmith shops, which is why the production of forging and pressing began.

On the territory of Russia after the crisis in 1988, this type of activity began to develop with particular speed.

Features

This industry is actively used for the manufacture of a variety of tools and equipment. For example, guillotine shears, as well as knives for them, are made in such workshops. A number of other instruments are also available. For this, the process of processing metal blanks by pressure is used.

Forging and pressing productionequipment in Russia is quite developed. The thing is that with the help of these technologies and devices it is possible to significantly improve the density of metal blanks, for example, due to the fact that almost all voids disappear.

Equipment

In Russia, one of the rather large facilities is the Chelyabinsk Forge and Press Plant. It is engaged in the production of a wide range of products. To successfully perform its functions, it is necessary to use the entire range of units: they are universal, specialized and special.

Versatile machines are capable of producing a wide range of products. Specialized devices are adapted only for carrying out any one operation, for example, for drawing. As for special machines, they are even narrower in purpose. In addition to doing only one technological operation, they are able to produce only one type of product.

Conclusion

So, forging and pressing production makes it possible to meet the needs of both our own production and to fulfill individual orders. For example, for the manufacture of metal products using special methods.

The main industries associated with this activity are the chemical, mining and automotive industries.