Carbon Steel Flange has multiple manufacturing processes, each with its own characteristics and scope of application.
Carbon Steel Flange forging process
Forging is one of the common methods for manufacturing high-quality carbon steel flanges. Firstly, heat the selected carbon steel raw material to the appropriate forging temperature range. This temperature range can make the steel have good plasticity and easy to form. Then, by using forging equipment such as air hammers, friction presses, etc., pressure is applied to the steel to gradually deform according to the shape of the mold, ultimately forming the basic shape of the flange. The advantage of forging technology is that it can refine the grain structure inside the steel, significantly improving the mechanical properties of the flange. Its internal organization is uniform, and its strength and toughness are relatively high, so it can work stably under harsh working conditions such as high pressure and high temperature. For example, in the high-pressure pipeline system of the petrochemical industry, forged carbon steel flanges are a good choice. However, the cost of forging technology is relatively high because it has strict requirements for the quality of raw materials and requires complex and expensive processing equipment. At the same time, the forging process requires skilled operators to control parameters to ensure product quality.
Carbon Steel Flange Casting Process
Casting technology also holds a place in the manufacturing of carbon steel flanges. In the casting process, a mold that matches the shape of the flange is first made, usually a sand mold. Pour the melted carbon steel liquid into the mold cavity, and after it cools and solidifies, a flange is formed. The casting process can produce flanges with complex shapes, which is a prominent advantage of it. For example, some flanges with special shapes or structures are easier to achieve through casting processes. Moreover, the cost of casting technology is relatively low compared to forging, and production efficiency is also relatively high in some cases. However, there are also some issues with casting carbon steel flanges. During the casting process, due to the fluidity and solidification characteristics of liquid metal, defects such as pores and inclusions may occur, which can affect the quality and performance of the flange. Therefore, cast flanges are generally suitable for pipeline systems that do not require particularly high pressure and temperature requirements.
