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6. Impact on cost and delivery cycle
Cost factor: Heat treatment increases costs - furnace time, quenching, and testing increase unit costs, especially for small-scale production.
Delivery cycle: Processing and cooling cycles (such as aging for 24-48 hours) extend production time, not just forging.
What to do: Clarify with Southwest Aluminum how processing affects pricing and delivery - for example, "How much extra does T6 processing cost for 50 rings delivered within 6 weeks
7. Equipment and Process Control
Supplier Capability: Southwest Aluminum's forging production line (630-10000 tons) demonstrates robust production, but confirms that they have precise heat treatment furnaces and quenching equipment.
Consistency: Uniform heating and cooling are crucial for large diameter rings to avoid uneven performance.
What to do: Inquire about their heat treatment process (e.g. "Do you use controlled atmosphere furnaces?") and quality control.
8. Post treatment treatment treatment
Residual stress: Quenching introduces stress and requires stress relief steps such as stretching or cold compression (T651).
Packaging: Processed forgings are sensitive to scratches or corrosion during transportation - please specify protective measures (such as oiling, wooden crates).
What to do: Request detailed information on how to handle and transport processed parts to maintain quality.
9. Environmental and safety considerations
Quenching medium: Water or polymer quenching is common, but water is more prone to warping than polymer 7075- ask which one they use.
Compliance: Southwest Airlines' ISO 14001 certification recommends adopting environmental practices, but confirms that waste disposal (such as quench water) meets your sustainable development goals.
What to do: Specify whether you prefer a specific quenching method for performance or environmental reasons.
10. Communication with suppliers
Clear specifications: Provide detailed requirements, such as "7075-T6 ring, outer diameter 500mm x inner diameter 400mm x 50mm, tensile strength>550 MPa, ultrasonic testing
Technical support: Utilize Southwest Airlines' expertise - seek advice if unsure about temperament or procedures.
What to do: Starting from this inquiry, "Can you heat treat 7075 ring to T6? What tests can prove the results
How can Southwest Aluminum provide support for you
Capability: With advanced equipment and a production capacity of 70000 tons, we handle heat treatment internally to ensure consistency.
Certification: ISO 9001 and third-party options (SGS, BV, TUV) support our quality declaration.
Quick response: The quotation within 24 hours includes treatment costs, helping you plan efficiently.
example
If you order 50 7075-T6 forged rings with an outer diameter of 500mm, you will need to:
Confirm T6 processing specifications (470 ° C solution, quenching, 120 ° C aging).
Require ultrasonic testing and tensile testing to verify internal quality and strength.
Check deformation control (such as T651 stretching).
Inquire about the increased cost and time compared to unprocessed forgings.
What are your specific goals in high-temperature processing? If you share more (such as' I need T6 for aerospace '), I can further improve! What do you think?
