Cold forging is a forming method that shapes metal materials at room temperature by applying compressive forces without heating. Utilizing the plasticity of metals, it is also termed “plastic forming.” This process minimizes metal scrap generation during production due to material deformation.
Additionally, room-temperature processing ensures excellent dimensional accuracy, enabling high-speed production of intricate geometries at rates of approximately 100 units per minute.
Characterized by high material efficiency, precision, and rapid throughput, cold forging is recognized as an environmentally rationalized manufacturing technique.
Cold forging production process
1.Material Selection
Choose a suitable material, such as steel, aluminum, or copper, that can withstand the forging stresses.
2.Lubrication
Lubricate the material to reduce friction and aid flow during forging.
3.Molds and Tooling
Use custom-made molds, made of harder materials, to shape the workpiece.
4.Forging Process
The workpiece is placed between molds, and a press applies force to deform it into the mold shape.
5.Trimming and Finishing
Trim excess material and apply finishing processes like cleaning, heat treatment, or surface treatment.
Cold forging is one of the manufacturing methods used to produce cold forging heat sinks. It enables the creation of heat sinks in a single, unified structure. The cold forging process relies on the principle of plastic deformation of metal materials. Under high pressure and controlled speed, a metal block is deformed within a mold at room temperature to achieve the desired shape.
The advantage of the cold forging process is that it eliminates the need for heat treatment, reducing energy consumption and waste emissions. Cold forging heat sinks have an integrated design, which enhances thermal conductivity and heat dissipation performance. This process also improves production efficiency, significantly shortens production cycles, and minimizes metal waste, resulting in higher material utilization. Furthermore, custom heat sinks can be tailored to meet specific application requirements, offering an ideal solution for diverse thermal management needs.