Precision Forging Technology and Equipment for Aluminum Alloy

Lei Deng, Ph.D., is an associate professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology. His research interests are precision forming theory and technologies, microstructure evolution, and its control. He has undertaken or participated in more than 10 scientific research projects, published more than 90 peer-reviewed papers, and authorized 30 patents. His research results have been applied to the manufacture of automotive and aerospace components, supporting him to be awarded with 3 first prizes for Provincial and Ministerial Science and Technology Advancements.
Juchen Xia is a retired professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology and the former dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering. He served as the executive director of the China Society for Technology of Plasticity, the vice chairman of the Hubei Automotive Engineering Society, and the executive director of the Hubei Mechanical Engineering Society. His scientific research achievements have won 3 national awards and 1 first prize of GM Award for China Science and Technology Achievement.
Xinyun Wang, Ph.D., is a distinguished professor of Chang Jiang Scholars Program, the winner of National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China, the leading talent of the National Ten-Thousand Talents Program, and the vice president of China Society for Technology of Plasticity. He is in long term engaged in basic theory, process method optimization, advanced die, and equipment design of metal forming. He has made a series of research progresses and contributions to the industrialization of scientific research results. He has published more than 250 academic papers, obtained more than 50 patents. He has won 1 second prize of National Technology Invention and 3 first prizes for Science and Technology Advancement at the Provincial and Ministerial Levels.

This book takes the advanced precision forging technology of aluminum alloy parts as the main line, presents the content of precision forging process analysis, process parameter design, mold structure design, numerical simulation of forming process, and process test, combined with a large number of application examples classified according to the structural characteristics of parts. It introduces the theoretical basis of several new technologies and new equipment for precision forging, including the small flash precision forging technology, flow control forming technology, casting and forging combined forming technology, and new CNC precision forging hydraulic presses and servo hydraulic presses, which inspire readers to innovate on new technology and new equipment development.This book provides readers with the latest knowledge of aluminum alloy precision forging, which is of great reference value in the context of the current increasing attention to lightweight and the increasing application of aluminum alloy parts in automotive, aerospace, marine, and other fields. This book can be used as a reference book for engineering and technical personnel engaged in aluminum alloy forging technology and can also be used as a reference book for researchers, undergraduates, and graduate students interested in materials processing. 

Provides the latest valuable precision forging technologies for aluminum alloy parts of different structures

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Fundamental of Precision Forging Technology for Aluminum Alloy.- Chapter 3. Finite Element Simulation and Digital Precision Forging Technology.- Chapter 4. Small flash Precision Forging Technology for Long Shaft Aluminum Alloy Parts.- Chapter 5. Closed Precision Forging Technology for Complex Rotary Aluminum Alloy Parts.- Chapter 6. Casting and Forging Joint Precision Forming Technology for Branch Type Aluminum Alloy Parts.- Chapter 7. Aluminum Alloy Precision Forging Presses.