Energy-saving and intelligent control of the forging process

The study deals with an innovative energy-efficient power supply and intelligent control system for an industrial hydraulic forging press for elongation forging of heavy large steel forgings. The innovative energy-saving power supply for hydraulic forging presses consists of reducing electricity consumption by the electric motor driving the pumps, reducing the noise emitted by pumps, and reducing leaks in hydraulic piston cylinders. The hot open-die forging elongation process was analyzed. The predicted forging force as a function of heavy steel forging heights for various deformation temperatures and strain rates were determined. The main advantage of this control system is the repeatability of the forging process and minimization of the size deviation of heavy large steel forgings.