Water Hardening Forgings and Forged Stock
Last Updated: February 12, 2025
Description
Water hardening forgings and forged stock are metal parts that have been shaped and strengthened through a forging process that involves the use of water as a cooling medium. This process results in metal components with enhanced strength and durability, suitable for various demanding applications.
Working Principle
The working principle of water hardening forgings involves heating the metal to a high temperature and then rapidly cooling it using water. This rapid cooling, or quenching, alters the microstructure of the metal, increasing its hardness and strength. The process of forging itself involves compressive forces that shape the metal, improving its density and grain structure. This combination of forging and water hardening results in components that are not only strong but also resistant to wear and deformation.
Applications
Water hardening forgings are commonly used in applications where high strength and wear resistance are critical. Specific examples include tools such as chisels and hammers, as well as components in machinery that are subject to high stress and impact. These forgings are also used in the automotive and aerospace industries for parts that require superior mechanical properties.
Advantages over other Forgings and Forged Stock
Water hardening forgings offer several advantages over other types of forgings. The rapid cooling process results in a harder and more wear-resistant surface compared to air-cooled or oil-cooled forgings. This makes them particularly suitable for applications where surface hardness is a priority. Additionally, the forging process itself enhances the internal grain structure, providing superior strength and durability compared to cast or machined parts.
Limitations
One limitation of water hardening forgings is the potential for cracking or distortion due to the rapid cooling process. This can occur if the metal is not properly controlled during the quenching phase. Additionally, the increased hardness can sometimes lead to brittleness, making the material more susceptible to fracture under certain conditions.
Considerations
When considering water hardening forgings, it is important to account for the initial costs associated with the forging and hardening processes, which can be higher than other manufacturing methods. Operating expenses may also be elevated due to the need for specialized equipment and skilled personnel. However, the durability and strength of the final product can offset these costs by reducing the need for frequent replacements and maintenance. Accuracy in the forging process is crucial to ensure the desired mechanical properties and to minimize the risk of defects.
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
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- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
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from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum. Process: machining. Application: automobile spare part. Surface treatment: natural anodizing. Produce challenge: Material Aluminum affects by temperature during process and usage, this required stable process environment, and suitable allowance should be release. Service... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: A380 Aluminum. Process: die casting. Application: automobile spare part. Surface treatment: black anodizing. Produce challenge: This product does not need further machining, die casting process can meet final dimension requirement. So design of pattern is very crucial, such as the position... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: 20CrMnTi. Process: Forging, gear shaping and finishing machining. Application: automobile spare part. Surface treatment: nitriding. Hardness: 58-62 HRC. Service Advantages From Raymond Machinery Co.,Ltd: · One-Stop Service: From casting to precision machining, we offer a complete... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Ductile Iron. Cast Process: Sand Casting. Surface Treatment: Dacromet. Machining tolerance: 0,+0.04mm. Application: Bearing. Service Advantages From Raymond Machinery Co.,Ltd: · One-Stop Service: From casting to precision machining, we offer a complete service package that reduces... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: 20CrMnTi. Process: machining from steel bar. Application: Automobile spare parts. Surface treatment: oxidizing blackening. Produce challenge: After gear shaping, further machining is required, meanwhile machining tolerance is very tight. Service Advantages From Raymond Machinery Co.,Ltd:... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Cast Steel. Cast Process: Precision Casting. Heat Treatment: Normalizing. Surface Treatment: Hot-dip Galvanizing. Service Advantages From Raymond Machinery Co.,Ltd: · One-Stop Service: From casting to precision machining, we offer a complete service package that reduces production... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Gray Iron. Cast Process: Sand Casting. Surface Treatment: Dacromet. Application: Bearing. Service Advantages From Raymond Machinery Co.,Ltd: · One-Stop Service: From casting to precision machining, we offer a complete service package that reduces production costs, shortens production... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High chrome cast iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR); L / ELI; Water; Oil; Austenitic; Duplex; Ductile Iron (Nodular); White Iron; Gray Iron
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty