Hubei Daily | Wuhan-Built Heavy-Duty Forging Press Delivered for Aero-Engine Blade Production
Reporter Li Yuan and Ma Wenjun 2024-11-19
On November 19, Hubei Daily reported that Wuhan Newwish Technology Co., Ltd. had delivered its independently developed servo direct-drive electric screw press to a customer in Shaanxi. At the time of reporting, the machine was the largest-tonnage servo direct-drive electric screw press of its kind in the world. It will be used to manufacture key components for aircraft engines, including aero-engine fan blades.
Aero-engine fan blades must withstand prolonged operation under extreme conditions involving high temperatures, high pressures and high rotational speeds. Their production requires stringent control over material properties, dimensional accuracy and manufacturing processes. The performance and precision of forging equipment directly affect product quality, production yield and manufacturing efficiency.
"The press has a nominal force of 63,000 kN, while the self-developed permanent magnet synchronous ring motor delivers peak torque of up to 252,000 N·m. Both key performance indicators have reached internationally advanced levels," said a representative of Newwish.
Equipped with a self-developed CNC system, the press precisely controls striking energy and deformation speed during the forging process, combining high forming force with precise process control.
Founded in 1993 by Professor Huang Shuhuai, former president of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Newwish developed China's first electric screw press in 2003, marking a significant step forward in the domestic development of this equipment.
In November 2024, Newwish also delivered an independently developed electric screw press to a customer in Japan, marking the export of domestically developed high-end forging equipment to one of the world's established manufacturing markets.
As of the date of the report, Newwish had delivered more than 1,800 forging machines, built over 150 automated forging production lines and served more than 500 customers.
