1. Raw Material Preparation: High-quality steel bars (carbon, stainless, or alloy steel) are cut into specific lengths to create the raw material for forging.
2. Hot Forging (Closed Die): The raw steel is heated, placed in a die, and pressed under intense pressure to form the rough,solid blank of the elbow. This process gives the fitting its high strength.
3. Machining: The forged blank is then processed by a lathe to achieve the exact dimensions, creating the socket bores, shoulder, and overall shape.
4. Heat Treatment: To ensure proper structural integrity, the forged elbows undergo heat treatment.
5. Finishing and Surface Treatment: The finished fittings are cleaned, potentially sandblasted, and treated for corrosion resistance.
6. Inspection and Marking: The elbows are inspected for quality (dimensions, pressure rating), marked with specifications (e.g.,Class 3000, 6000), and packed.