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Bucket teeth are essential components in various industries, primarily in the construction and mining sectors. Here are some key applications of bucket teeth:Excavators and Backhoes/Earthmoving Machinery/Agricultural Machinery/Road Construction/
So how many people know how bucket teeth are made? Generally speaking, there are two ways to make bucket teeth, one is casting and the other is forging. Here, I will briefly introduce the difference between forging and casting bucket teeth and focus on the forging process for bucket tooth for excavator .
excavator
Q1: What is the primary difference in the manufacturing processes of forged and cast bucket teeth?
A1: Forged bucket teeth are produced through the forging process, involving shaping heated metal with force, while cast bucket teeth are made through casting, where molten metal is poured into a mold.
Q2:How do the material characteristics differ between forged and cast bucket teeth?
A2:Forged bucket teeth typically have a more uniform and refined microstructure, leading to enhanced mechanical properties like higher tensile strength and toughness. Cast bucket teeth may exhibit variations due to the cooling process in the mold, resulting in a more heterogeneous microstructure.
In summary, when should forged bucket teeth be preferred over cast bucket teeth?
Forged bucket teeth are preferred in applications where superior mechanical properties, precision, and consistency are critical. They excel in situations prioritizing strength and durability, even if the cost is higher.
The process begins with the selection of a suitable material, often high-strength alloy steel or other materials with properties that ensure durability and wear resistance.
round steel material
Circular saw machine making it more malleable and easier to shape during forging.
circular saw machine
The chosen material is preheated to an optimal temperature. Preheating enhances the material's plasticity, making it more malleable and easier to shape during forging.
Medium frequency induction heating furnace
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Roll forging machine
The preheated and centered material is fed into the roll forging machine. This machine utilizes two rotating rolls that exert controlled pressure on the material. As the rolls rotate, they shape the material progressively into the form of excavator bucket teeth. The continuous shaping process ensures uniformity and precision.
ZGD-roll forging machine
ZGD-automatic reduce roller machine
bucket tooth by roll forging machine
The press is a versatile and essential tool in the forging of bucket teeth, providing the necessary force and precision to transform heated metal into durable and high-performance components used in various earthmoving and excavation applications.
press machine
Finally, the multi-station hydraulic press prints the logo, which can be typed as specified by the customer.
Hydraulic press
Below, we can customize different types of bucket teeth. Currently, our available models are as follows. If you need to forge bucket teeth or forging machines, or upgrade your factory equipment, contact our company to get the perfect forging solution.
bucket tooth for earthmoving
cross wedge rolling machine
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Casting process
This manufacturing process begins with pouring molten metal into the cavity of mold which has a duplicate pattern of the bucket tooth. After cooling, the bucket teeth are removed from the mold.
The casting process may cause air entrainment during metal pouring, and will produce excess metal when two sections of mold are attached together. The mechanical properties and wear resistance of cast bucket teeth are not good enough comparing with forged teeth.
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