Cold-forged steel is a common manufacturing technique that is performed at room temperature. The metal is compressed under high pressure until it squires the desired shapes and designs. This technique is common in the automotive industry.
The steel forgings made through the cold forging process are strong, durable, reliable, and high quality, making them beneficial to the clients. Below are some of the benefits the buyers gain from buying the products.
Improved Surface Finishing
Cold-forged steel does not require much polishing since the process provides a clean finish. Steel forgings allow for an array of surface finishing, from smooth, sharp, and serrated surfaces, that enable the buyer to acquire their custom and required surface finishings. Also, steel is advantageous to the buyer as it is resistant to corrosion.
It Is Economical
Since the production of cold-forged steel happens in high volume, the cost of production is reduced. Also, the lack of heating during the process ensures that the manufacturer does not incur extra expenses incurred during the heat treatment process, for instance, in electricity or fuel, which enables the steel products to be affordable to the buyer.
High Production Rate
Cold-forged steel is produced in large quantities, reducing the cost incurred in the production process. The technology and machinery used in the forging process have evolved massively over the years; hence manufacturers have introduced cost-effective technology that, in turn, reduces the timeframe and cost of production.
Improved Mechanical Strength
Since cold-forged steel does not undergo any heating, the grain structure of the metal retains its size as it only changes its dispersant to achieve the desired shapes, yielding great tensile strength. This enhances the durability and reliability of the forged product.
Material Saving
Since the initial weight of the steel is rationally equivalent to the forgings produced, there is no raw material wasted during the process. Also, with no heat treatment required in the surface finishing of this process, cold-forged steel saves on energy which in turn impacts the environment.