What Are Some of the Benefits of Rolled Ring Forging?
Rolled ring forging is a process where a preformed metal disc (usually a steel alloy) has a hole punched through its center via the open die forging process. The remaining “doughnut” is superheated for recrystallization and then set onto a rolling mill and squeezed to shape the ring to meet the desired measurements. This provides several significant benefits for the end-user of the forged steel ring.
Superior Strength and Wear Resistance
Because of the forging process, these rolled rings are extremely strong, even under high temperatures. Where other components fail, forged rolled rings keep performing. As a result, forged rolled rings are popular for jet engines, windmills, paper mills, and many other uses.
Handle High-Temperature Environments Well
Because of the high-temperature forging and recrystallization process rolled rings undergo, the finished rings handle high-temperature environments very well. As an added bonus, they handle high-temperature fluctuations exceptionally well.
Exceptional Versatility
Forged rolled rings can be made of any forgeable metal, including stainless steel, carbon steel, and other alloys. Because forged rolled rings have exceptional strength. They are highly valued in the following businesses:
- Aerospace
- Oil and gas refining
- Chemical production
- Power generation
- Paper production
Cost-Effective
You’d think that the forging process is more time-consuming than other methods, but forgings are competitively priced for steel rings fabricated using different methods. These methods often involve a lot of machining to get the steel rings the correct size.
Numerous Sizes Available
The forged rolled rings produced in rolling mills allow you to fabricate forged rings anywhere from a few inches to over 300 inches in diameter.
Forged Components is the Premier Provider of Forged Rolled Rings
Forged Components manufactures custom forged rolled rings in a variety of sizes to meet your specific needs. We complete all manufacturing processes in-house so that we have maximum flexibility and efficiency when filling your order. For more information, call us at (281) 441-4088 or contact us online to get a quote from our sales staff.