Factory Explains the Motion Structure of the Flat Forging Machine

Horizontal upsetting machinery for the ends of billets and tube materials. The flat upsetting machine features three types of motion mechanisms. ① The punch: performs reciprocating motion horizontally, typically equipped with 4 to 6 die cavities, which are the forming mechanisms used for upsetting, heading, piercing, flanging, and other forging processes. It is also the main force application mechanism. ② The movable die: capable of opening and closing vertically or horizontally, used to hold billets and withstand the upsetting force at the ends. ③ The cutting mechanism: used to separate the forging from the billet. All flat upsetting machines use a crank-slider mechanism for transmission. Due to the large size of the workpieces and the significant upsetting and clamping forces, the machine requires sufficient rigidity to ensure the accuracy of the flat forging. Depending on the parting surface position of the die, flat upsetting machines can be categorized into vertical and horizontal parting types. The commonly used type is the vertical parting. The horizontal parting flat upsetting machine has better operating conditions and is easier to automate, but its structure is more complex.