Review and Prospect of Process Research on Large Forgings

Abstract

Forging is one of the famous and primitive sorts of manufacturing processes. The history of forging dates to even earlier than 4000BC which involved a couple of hand tools and anvils called smith forging which relied on hits and trials requiring huge skills and high precisions. These days, the forging tools, operations, and methods are automated and power-driven. In this research, the recent developments and advancements in various forging processes are analyzed by reading various research papers and journals of the last two decades. The papers were evaluated for substantial upgrades in precision and technologies. The use of power hammers, artificial intelligence such as the use of robotics, computer numerical controls (CNCs) has made forging a drastic shift towards mechanization. This review will help to highlight the recent progress of the forging processes and act as an easy guide to encapsulate the recent optimization of various processes.