Precision Boring of Forged Cylinder Bodies
Common Material Grades
Medium-Carbon Steel: Grade 45 steel is the most commonly used material for hydraulic cylinder barrels and is typically quenched and tempered to a hardness of 241–285 HB.
Alloy Steel: Grades such as 20Cr and 35CrMo are used for applications requiring higher strength or meeting special requirements.
Others: 20 steel and 35 steel are used for welded structural components; aluminum alloys and other materials may also be used in special applications.
Typical Size Range
Inner Diameter: The common machining range extends from tens of millimeters to 500 mm, and even larger sizes are common.
Length: There are machining cases ranging from relatively short cylinder bodies to ultra-long hydraulic cylinders as long as 18,000 mm (18 meters).
Precision Grades: Inner diameter tolerances are generally required to meet H8 to H9 grades, with some high-precision applications reaching H7 or even H6.
Main Application Areas
Construction Machinery and Hydraulic Systems: Various types of hydraulic cylinders, rock drill cylinder bodies, etc.—this is the primary application area.
Oilfield Equipment: High-precision hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder barrels.
Automotive Industry: Forged cylinder blocks for high-performance engines.