To produce a rolled ring, a pre- form is first produced. This pre-form is then placed on a ring mill and through radial and axial pressure, is opened up to desired dimensions.
Open Die Rings Process Highlights
1.Breaking Corners on Starting Billet Stock.
2.Rounding the OD of the work piece.
3.Upsetting the material for reduction and grain flow.
4.Piercing the work piece.
5.Finishing the ring by opening the I.D to size on the mandrel.
Rolled Rings Process Highlights
1.A hot ring "pre-form", been placed on the ring mill.
2.The I.D. and O.D. begin opening up in the early rolling stage.
3.A thin-wall ring takes shape.
4.The finished rolled ring is measured for accuracy.
