In the production process of aluminum alloy forgings, choosing the right press is very important to improve production efficiency, reduce costs and ensure product quality. Many manufacturers are moving from traditional friction presses to more advanced electric screw presses.

First of all, let's look at the price difference between electric screw presses and friction presses. Taking 315 tons of electric screw press as an example, its price is usually about 20% to 30% higher than the friction press of the same tonnage. However, considering the long-term operation and production efficiency, this additional upfront investment is well worth it.

Take a concrete case to illustrate. Suppose an aluminum alloy forging manufacturer has two 315-ton presses: one is a traditional friction press and the other is an advanced electric screw press. In the same production cycle, the friction press produced 5,000 aluminum alloy forgings, while the electric screw press produced 7,500. This means that the production efficiency of the electric screw press is 1.5 times that of the friction press.

High production efficiency means higher output and lower unit product costs. Taking the production cost of each aluminum alloy forging as an example, the cost of the friction press is 20 yuan/piece, while the cost of the electric screw press is 12.5 yuan/piece. This is mainly because the electric screw press has low energy consumption, relatively low maintenance costs, and its high degree of automation reduces manual operation costs.

In addition, electric screw presses also have advantages in terms of product quality. Because the force and stroke can be precisely controlled, higher quality aluminum forgings can be produced. The mechanical properties of these forgings are more uniform and the dimensional accuracy is higher, thus showing better performance during use.

In summary, although the price of the 315-ton electric screw press is about 20% to 30% higher than the friction press, its high production efficiency and high product quality can significantly reduce the unit product cost. At the same time, the low energy consumption and maintenance costs of electric screw presses also save a lot of expenses for enterprises. Therefore, for the pursuit of efficient, high-quality production of aluminum alloy forgings manufacturers, the choice of electric screw press is undoubtedly wise.