The world's largest free forging hydraulic press enters the commissioning phase
(Zhang Zhehao, Reporter) Recently, the reporter learned from relevant departments in Shaanxi Province that a 16,500-ton free forging hydraulic press, developed by Shanghai Heavy Machinery Research Co., Ltd., has been successfully installed at the Shanghai Heavy Machinery Plant and has entered the commissioning phase. The press was designed and controlled by the China Heavy Machinery Research Institute, formerly known as the Xi’an Heavy Machinery Research Institute. This marks a major milestone in the construction of China’s independently developed free forging hydraulic press production line.
The new hydraulic press significantly enhances automation levels and is capable of forging components weighing over 600 tons. It meets the growing demand for large-scale forgings required for critical national projects such as nuclear power, thermal power, hydropower, shipbuilding, chemical engineering, and heavy machinery manufacturing. These industries are vital to China's economic development and national security.
During its development, the press incorporated successful experiences from both domestic and international free forging hydraulic presses. It utilizes advanced control technologies and adapts to the specific conditions of China's large-scale equipment manufacturing industry, including material selection, processing, and heating. Key challenges related to heavy casting, transportation, installation, and commissioning were addressed, with more than ten key technologies overcome and several innovations achieved. This has greatly enhanced China’s capability to produce ultra-large forging equipment.
The successful development of this 16,500-ton free forging hydraulic press not only aligns with global trends in the industry but also meets the increasing demand for numerical control, high precision, and professionalization in large-scale forging. Compared to traditional pump storage-driven systems, this oil-pump-driven hydraulic press offers better controllability of forging speed, a more reliable control system, energy savings, cost-effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
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