Select high-quality carbon steel, stainless steel and alloy steel bars complying with ASTM A182 standards. Strictly inspect chemical composition, mechanical properties and surface condition to rule out cracks,inclusions and other defects. Qualified raw materials are precisely cut into fixed-length blanks for standardized forging production.
2.Heating & Closed Die Forging:
Heat the blanks to the specified forging temperature with precise parameter control. Adopt integral closed-die forging to form the saddle base, reinforced main body and standard 45° oblique branch structure. The forged workpiece owns dense internal grain, uniform wall thickness and stable integral reinforcement performance, adapting to high-pressure oblique branch working conditions.
3.Trimming, Straightening & Heat Treatment:
Remove forging flashes and redundant materials, and correct minor forming deformation to ensure overall dimensional accuracy. Conduct targeted heat treatment including stress relief annealing for carbon steel and solution treatment for stainless steel, eliminating forging residual stress and improving structural stability and corrosion resistance.
4.Precision Welding End Machining:
Precisely machine the saddle surface to perfectly fit the outer curvature of the main pipe.Finish the 45° oblique branch end, and process standard butt welding bevels with accurate dimensional tolerance to meet industrial butt welding assembly and seamless welding requirements.
5.Surface Finishing & Quality Testing:
Polish and clean internal and external burrs, oxide scales and surface stains. Carry out full dimensional inspection of oblique angle, wall thickness and overall size, together with visual inspection and nondestructive testing to ensure zero defects and full compliance with piping industry standards.
6.Marking, Anti-rust Treatment & Warehousing:
Mark qualified products with material grade, specifications, execution standard and heat number. Complete professional anti-rust protection and standardized packaging before classified warehousing and delivery.