forged steel parts for oil & gas
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forged steel parts for oil & gas
Die forging is widely used in the manufacturing of forged steel parts for the oil and gas industry. These parts must possess properties such as corrosion resistance, high pressure resistance, fatigue resistance, and high dimensional accuracy. Die forging involves applying pressure to metal billets using molds, enabling the production of oil and gas components with excellent corrosion resistance, pressure resistance, and fatigue strength.
There are many types of forged carbon steel parts used in oil and gas applications, including flanges, pipe fittings, valve bodies, valve stems, wellhead equipment, oil storage tank components, drill pipe connectors, sucker rods, and downhole pump bodies.
Materials for Forged Carbon Steel Parts in Oil & Gas
In oil and gas applications, carbon steel and alloyed carbon steel materials are commonly selected. Typical carbon steel grades include A105, Q235B, 20# steel, SA516, A350, 6MnD, ASME SA333, A216 WCB, and A352 LCB. Alloyed carbon steel grades include ASTM A694, 42CrMo, and ASTM A322. For corrosion-resistant applications, materials like ASME SA516+NACE MR0175, ASTM A106, and Q355 are used.
When selecting materials, the following factors must be considered:
Working environment – including high temperatures, high pressures, and acidic conditions
Weldability of the components
Material cost
Forging Process for Carbon Steel Parts in Oil & Gas
As a manufacturer of forged carbon steel parts for the oil and gas industry, we primarily adopt die forging processes:
Mold Design – Molds are designed based on customer drawings. The molds undergo heat treatment and machining.
Material Cutting – Raw materials are cut according to customer-specified material requirements.
Heating – Metal billets are heated in a furnace to approximately 1200°C to soften the material.
Forging – The billets are forged using forging presses to form the rough oil and gas components.
Trimming – Excess flash is removed.
Heat Treatment – Quenching and other heat treatments are applied to enhance the strength of the parts.
Machining and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) – Final machining and flaw detection are carried out.
What Luoyang Forging Offers
Luoyang Forging is a global supplier of die forgings, providing customers with a complete forging production line. We supply a wide range of forged carbon steel parts for the oil and gas industry, as well as forgings for other industrial sectors. Custom forging services are also available to meet specific customer requirements.
