Materials Forming and Machining

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1500 ton Forging Simulator

1500 ton Forging Simulator

Available for external users
The 1500 ton Forging Simulator apparatus enables us to precisely control the forging process parameters, such as stroke/strain rate, stress, forging temperature, heating, and cooling rate. Data obtained using this 1500 ton forging simulator are useful to analyze the effects of forging parameters on the microstructure and the mechanical properties of forged products.

Strain Rate Control Rolling Mill

Strain Rate Control Rolling Mill

Available for external users
This Strain Rate Control Rolling Mill allows stepless control of rolling speed from 1 to 30 m/min. Grooves range from ◇40mm to ◇7.9mm. It is capable of measuring rolling speed, load, sample temperature before and after rolling with a monochromatic radiation thermometer, and torque values. It is also equipped with a high-torque motor, and is widely used for the preparation of bar samples.