During free forging, the shape of the forging is gradually forged from the blank through some basic deformation processes. The basic processes of free forging include upsetting, drawing, punching, bending and cutting.
Upsetting. Upsetting is an operation process of forging the original blank along the axial direction to reduce its height and increase its cross-section. This process is commonly used for forging gear blanks and other disc-shaped forgings. Upsetting is divided into two types: total upsetting and partial forging.
Pull out. Drawing is a forging process that increases the length of the blank and reduces the cross-section. It is usually used to produce blanks for shafts, such as lathe spindles, connecting rods, etc.
Punching. A forging process in which a punch is used to punch out through-holes or non-through-holes in a blank.
Bend. The forging process of bending a blank into a certain angle or shape.
Twist. A forging process in which one part of the blank is rotated at a certain angle relative to another part.
Cutting. The forging process of dividing the blank or cutting off the blank.