This product is suitable for block-type parts that are better machined from a rectangular forged preform than from plate, billet, or cast stock. It is often selected for equipment bases, supports, guide blocks, tooling blocks, and other custom heavy parts. The forged rectangular form improves internal soundness and offers a more dependable starting material for downstream machining. When a heavy part is to be machined from solid stock, buyers often prefer a forged block because it offers better internal quality and a more dependable mechanical basis than cut plate or cast material. This is particularly useful for support parts, housings, bases, and non-standard structural members that require thick sections and project-specific machining allowances. The block can be supplied in the dimensions most suitable for downstream machining so that unnecessary stock removal is reduced while the forged material benefit is preserved.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Key Features | Rectangular geometry, internal soundness, isotropic microstructure |
| Typical Materials | 45# / C45, 42CrMo4, A105, per drawing |
| Size Range | Per drawing / Unit Weight ≤50 tons / Max side length ≤2000mm |
| Typical Applications | Valve body blanks, pump body blanks, die blanks, equipment bases |
| Supply Condition | As-forged / Normalized / Quenched & tempered / Rough machined (six sides) |
| Inspection & Docs | UT per specified level, hardness, dimensional report, EN 10204 3.1 |
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