Rapid open die forging press for heavy-duty metal forming.

Fast Speed Forging Hydraulic Press

The Fast Speed Forging Hydraulic Press is designed for high-efficiency open die forging, rapid free forging and heavy metal forming applications. It supports fast forging cycles, strong hydraulic force, accurate control and optional automation for modern forging workshops.

Fast Speed Forging Hydraulic Press for Rapid Open Die Forging

A Fast Speed Forging Hydraulic Press is used for rapid open die forging and free forging of heated metal billets. It is suitable for forging processes that require strong pressing force, quick ram movement, controlled deformation and repeatable production quality.

This machine is commonly used for upsetting, drawing, punching, ring expansion, twisting, bending, shifting and cutting. It is suitable for carbon steel, alloy steel, tool steel, bearing steel, spring steel, stainless steel, die steel, high temperature alloy steel, titanium alloy and other forgeable metals.

The press can be supplied as a standalone forging machine or integrated into a complete forging line with a heating furnace, forging manipulator, charging machine, descaling equipment, travelling worktable and central control system.

Why Choose a Fast Speed Forging Hydraulic Press?

A standard open die hydraulic press is designed for general forging force and flexible heavy forming. A fast speed forging hydraulic press is designed for higher working speed, faster forging frequency and improved production efficiency.

For forging plants handling repeated hot forging operations, the faster working cycle can help reduce processing time, improve billet temperature control and support more consistent deformation. This makes the machine suitable for workshops producing shafts, rings, discs, blocks, bars, flanges, gear blanks and heavy industrial forged parts.

Production Benefits

Higher Forging Efficiency

Fast press movement and rapid forging frequency help improve output compared with slower traditional forging equipment.

Better Temperature Utilisation

Shorter forging cycles help reduce heat loss from the billet, supporting more stable hot forging conditions.

Improved Forging Accuracy

Controlled pressure, stroke and speed help improve repeatability and dimensional consistency during production.

Reduced Manual Handling

When combined with manipulators and charging equipment, the press helps reduce operator workload and improve workpiece handling safety.

Flexible Forging Capability

The same machine can support upsetting, drawing, punching, bending, ring expansion, shifting, twisting and cutting operations.

Suitable for Heavy Industry

The machine is suitable for demanding production in engineering machinery, automotive, railway, shipbuilding, petrochemical, energy and aerospace-related sectors.

Complete Line Integration

The press can be supplied as part of a full forging line, including heating, transfer, forging, descaling, manipulation and control systems.

Custom Machine Configuration

Press force, stroke, clearance distance, worktable size, control system and automation package can be configured for different forging projects.

Long-Term Production Value

A robust frame, hydraulic drive and automation-ready design help support reliable production across long operating periods.

Industries Served

The Fast Speed Forging Hydraulic Press is used across heavy industrial sectors where strength, speed and repeatability are important. It is suitable for forging plants producing large components, specialist alloy parts and heavy-duty blanks for machining or downstream processing.

Common industries include:

Engineering machinery and construction equipment
Automotive and commercial vehicle component production
Railway and transportation parts manufacturing
Petrochemical equipment and pressure-related components
Energy, power generation and turbine-related forging
Shipbuilding, marine engineering and heavy shaft production
Aerospace-related forging and high-performance alloy processing
General heavy forging workshops and custom forged part production

In engineering machinery, the press can be used for forged blanks, structural parts and heavy-duty components. In automotive, railway and transport applications, it is suitable for shafts, brackets, gear blanks, couplings and rail-related forgings. For petrochemical, energy and shipbuilding applications, the machine can be configured for flanges, rings, pressure equipment parts, marine forgings and large rotating components.

For specialist materials such as titanium alloy, stainless steel and high temperature alloy steel, controlled hydraulic movement helps support more consistent deformation and repeatable forging quality.

Process Flow

1. Material Preparation

Billets, bars or ingots are selected according to the required forged part, material grade and production process.

2. Billet Heating

The material is heated in a furnace to the correct forging temperature for deformation and forming.

3. Billet Transfer

A charging machine, manipulator or crane transfers the heated billet to the forging press area.

4. Initial Forging

The press performs upsetting, drawing or preforming to prepare the billet for further shaping.

5. Controlled Forming

The press applies controlled force, stroke and speed to shape the workpiece according to the forging process.

6. Workpiece Repositioning

A forging manipulator rotates, moves or repositions the workpiece for multi-directional forming.

7. Secondary Forging

Additional operations such as punching, ring expansion, bending, shifting or cutting can be completed.

8. Final Forging

The workpiece is finished to the required forged shape, size and deformation level.

9. Cooling and Inspection

The forged part is transferred for cooling, heat treatment, trimming, machining or quality inspection.

Main Applications

The Fast Speed Forging Hydraulic Press is suitable for rapid open die forging and free forging of heated billets, bars and ingots. It is used where strong pressing force, fast working speed and controlled deformation are required for heavy-duty metal forming.

Typical forging applications include:

Open die forging of shafts, bars, discs, rings, blocks and heavy forged blanks
Rapid free forging for repeated deformation and high-efficiency hot forming
Upsetting, drawing, punching, bending, shifting, twisting and cutting
Ring blank preparation, including upsetting, punching and ring expansion
Heavy shaft forging for rollers, spindles, stepped shafts and long forged parts
Disc, block and flange forging for industrial components and machined blanks
Special alloy forging for stainless steel, titanium alloy and high temperature alloy steel

With the correct press force, slide stroke, clearance distance and travelling worktable size, the machine can be configured for both medium and large forging projects. It is especially useful for workshops producing forged parts that require repeated pressing, accurate repositioning and stable forming quality.

Key Features

High-Speed Forging Cycle

The hydraulic system is designed to support fast down speed, controlled working speed and rapid return movement, helping shorten forging cycle time.

Strong Pressing Force

A heavy-duty hydraulic drive system delivers the force required for demanding open die forging and large billet deformation.

Multi-Level Working Speed

Different working speed levels allow the press to adapt to different forging stages, from rapid deformation to controlled precision forming.

Advanced Control System

The machine can be configured with PLC control, touch screen operation, parameter setting, fault monitoring and process control functions.

Flexible Operation Modes

Manual, semi-automatic, automatic and linkage operation modes can be selected according to production requirements and line configuration.

Travelling Worktable

The travelling worktable supports easier loading, unloading, die changing and workpiece positioning during heavy forging operations.

Strong Frame Structure

A rigid press frame helps maintain stability, alignment and long-term durability during repeated high-load forging cycles.

Automation Compatibility

The press can work with forging manipulators, charging machines, furnaces, descaling systems, die handling equipment and line monitoring systems.

Wide Material Suitability

The machine can be used for carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, tool steel, die steel, high temperature alloy steel, titanium alloy and other forgeable materials.

Hydraulic Open Die Forging Press Technical Specifications

Small to Medium Capacity Hydraulic Open Die Forging Presses

Specification	Unit	WM-HODP-800	WM-HODP-1250	WM-HODP-1600	WM-HODP-2000	WM-HODP-2500	WM-HODP-3150	WM-HODP-4000	WM-HODP-5000	WM-HODP-6300	WM-HODP-8000	WM-HODP-10000	WM-HODP-12500	WM-HODP-16000
Nominal Pressure	MN	8	12.5	16	20	25	31.5	40	50	63	80	100	125	160
Clearance Distance	mm	2300	2600	2900	3100	3300	3800	4000	4600	5300	6000	6600	7200	7800
Slide Stroke	mm	1000	1200	1400	1500	1600	1800	2000	2200	2500	2800	3200	3600	4000
Column Centre Distance	mm	1900 × 1100	2200 × 1300	2600 × 1400	2800 × 1500	3200 × 1600	3600 × 1900	4400 × 2100	4600 × 2200	4700 × 2300	4800 × 2400	5100 × 2600	5500 × 2800	6000 × 3000
Down Speed	mm/s	300	300	300	300	250	250	250	250	250	250	250	250	250
Working Speed Level 1	mm/s [MN]	68 [8]	68 [12.5]	180 [6]	160 [8]	172 [10]	164 [12.5]	152 [16.5]	186 [16.5]	183 [21]	183 [27]	183 [33]	180 [41]	180 [53]
Working Speed Level 2	mm/s [MN]	/	/	108 [10]	105 [12]	102 [15]	104 [19]	104 [23.5]	93 [33.5]	92 [42]	92 [53]	92 [67]	90 [84]	90 [107]
Working Speed Level 3	mm/s [MN]	/	/	68 [16]	63 [20]	64 [25]	64 [31.5]	62 [40]	62 [50]	61 [63]	61 [80]	61 [100]	60 [125]	60 [160]
Return Speed	mm/s	300	300	300	300	250	250	250	250	250	250	250	250	250
Rapid Forging Frequency	strokes/min	60–70	60–70	60–70	60–70	60–70	55–65	50–60	45–55	40–50	35–45	30–40	25–30	20–25
Standard Forging Frequency	strokes/min	/	/	25–35	25–35	25–35	20–30	20–30	20–30	15–25	10–20	7–15	5–10	3–6
Travelling Worktable Size	mm	2700 × 1300	3200 × 1500	3500 × 1600	3700 × 1700	5000 × 2000	5000 × 2300	6000 × 2500	6000 × 2800	7000 × 3000	7000 × 3200	8000 × 3500	9000 × 4000	12000 × 4500
Travelling Worktable Left and Right Stroke	mm	±1000	±1400	±1600	±1800	±2000	±2500	±2500	±3000	±3000	±3000	±3250	±3500	±4000
Dimensional Accuracy	mm	±1	±1	±1	±1	±1	±1	±1	±1.5	±1.5	±1.5	±2	±2	±3
Total Power / Adjustable Travelling Worktable Speed	kW	700	1050	1400	1600	2050	2500	3200	3800	4800	6200	7500	9500	12000
Height Above Floor	mm	≤6800	≤8000	≤8500	≤9000	≤9500	≤10000	≤11000	≤13000	≤14500	≤16000	≤17500	≤19000	≤22000
Application Scope	Forging Process: Open die forging, rapid free forging, hot forging, upsetting, drawing out, stretching, flattening, piercing, punching, ring expansion, twisting, bending, shifting, cutting and preforming Suitable Materials: Carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, tool steel, bearing steel, spring steel, die steel, high temperature alloy steel, titanium alloy, heavy steel billets and other forgeable metals Typical Products: Shafts, rings, discs, cylinders, bars, blocks, flanges, axles, rollers, spindles, gear blanks, stepped forgings, petrochemical components, energy components and heavy industrial forged parts
Note	The above fast speed forging hydraulic press technical specifications are for reference only and may vary depending on machine configuration, forging material, billet size, production process, automation requirements, supplier design, foundation conditions and project requirements.

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Complete Open Die Forging Press Line Options

The Fast Speed Forging Hydraulic Press can be supplied as a standalone machine or integrated into a complete forging line. The right auxiliary equipment depends on billet size, workpiece weight, production output, automation level and workshop layout.

Common optional equipment includes:

Forging manipulator for gripping, rotating and positioning hot workpieces
Charging machine for transferring heated billets from furnace to press
Heating furnace for bringing billets to the required forging temperature
Descaling equipment for removing oxide scale before forging
Travelling worktable for loading, unloading and die changing
Die changing system for reducing tooling changeover time
Central control system for coordinating the press and auxiliary machines
Cooling, transfer and handling equipment for downstream production flow

A forging manipulator is recommended for heavy or long workpieces that need repeated rotation and accurate positioning. A charging machine can reduce manual handling by moving heated billets from the furnace to the press area. Descaling equipment helps remove surface oxide scale before forging, which can improve forged surface quality and reduce scale-related issues.

For higher-output production, the press can be connected with a furnace, manipulator, charging system and central control system. This creates a smoother forging line where heating, transfer, forging, handling and monitoring can be coordinated more efficiently.

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FAQ

What is a Fast Speed Forging Hydraulic Press?

A Fast Speed Forging Hydraulic Press is a hydraulic press designed for rapid open die forging and free forging. It applies controlled hydraulic force to heated metal billets using fast down speed, working speed and return speed.

What is the difference between a fast speed forging hydraulic press and a standard open die press?

A fast speed model is designed for higher forging frequency and faster production cycles. A standard open die hydraulic press focuses mainly on general forming force and broad forging flexibility.

What forging processes can it perform?

It can perform upsetting, drawing, punching, ring expansion, twisting, bending, shifting, cutting and general open die forging processes.

What materials can be forged?

It can forge carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, bearing steel, spring steel, die steel, high temperature alloy steel, titanium alloy and other forgeable metals.

Can it be supplied with a forging manipulator?

Yes. The press can be supplied with a forging manipulator for gripping, rotating, moving and positioning hot workpieces during forging.

Is the machine suitable for ring blank forging?

Yes. It can be used for upsetting, punching and ring expansion, making it suitable for preparing ring blanks before ring rolling or machining.

Can the press be automated?

Yes. Depending on the project, the press can be configured with automatic operation, semi-automatic operation, linkage control, feeding equipment, furnace integration and line monitoring.

Which model should I choose?

The correct model depends on required forging force, billet size, workpiece dimensions, material grade, production output and automation requirements.

Can the machine be customised?

Yes. Press force, clearance distance, slide stroke, worktable size, control system, auxiliary equipment and automation level can be configured according to project requirements.