1.Raw Material Inspection & Blanking: High-quality carbon steel, stainless steel and alloy steel round bars conforming to ASTM and ASME standards are adopted. Strict inspections on chemical composition, mechanical properties and surface integrity are carried out to eliminate cracks, inclusions and other potential defects. Qualified raw materials are precisely cut into fixed-length blanks to prepare for formal forging processing.
2.Heating & Closed Die Forging:
The processed blanks are uniformly heated to the standard forging temperature with precise temperature control. Closed-die forging technology is applied to integrally form the flange disc, flat hub and through bore.The forged workpiece achieves dense internal grain structure, uniform thickness and stable overall mechanical performance,meeting basic structural requirements for flange assembly and welding.
3.Trimming, Straightening & Heat Treatment:
Forging flashes and redundant margins are completely removed, and workpieces are straightened to correct forming deformation and ensure flat and regular overall shape. Corresponding heat treatments including normalizing, stress relief annealing and solution treatment are implemented according to different material types to eliminate forging residual stress, improve material toughness and enhance structural stability.
4.Precision Machining:
Professional precision turning is performed on the flange end face, sealing surface, inner bore and bolt holes. Strict dimensional tolerance control is implemented in accordance with ASME B16.5 standards to guarantee flatness,verticality and bore accuracy, ensuring smooth pipe penetration and accurate assembly matching.
5.Surface Finishing & Quality Testing:
All internal and external burrs, oxide scales and machining residues are cleaned thoroughly. Comprehensive quality inspections are conducted, including full dimensional measurement, visual inspection and nondestructive testing to verify no structural defects and ensure all technical indicators meet industrial piping standards.
6.Marking, Anti-rust Treatment & Packaging:
Qualified slip on flanges are permanently marked with material grade, specification, pressure class, execution standard and heat number. Standard anti-rust treatment and protective packaging are completed before warehousing and transportation.