Forging equipment with material moving device and machining method of forging equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses a machining method of forging equipment with a material moving device. The machining method comprises the following steps that A, at least one heated metal blank is received in a blank receiving device; b, in the forging equipment with the material moving device, the heated metal blank is moved to a blank containing cavity of a mold in a linear movement mode; and C, the heated metal blank placed in the blank containing cavity is punched, and a machined metal blank is obtained.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to forging equipment and forging methods, and more particularly to a forging equipment and processing method with a material transfer device, specifically for processing heated metal billets. Background Technology

[0002] Hot forging is an important manufacturing process for valves and pipes. Hot forging involves heating a metal billet, placing it in a pre-designed mold, and forging the heated billet into its final shape. In hot forging, the heated metal billet needs to be placed in a pre-designed mold. In existing hot forging processes, this placement is done by a specialized worker. That is, a dedicated worker is responsible for this step. In existing hot forging processes, a feeding device is used to feed the heated metal billet into the mold. This feeding device is located outside the forging equipment. In other words, the feeding device and the forging equipment are independent devices. This feeding device requires a dedicated space, and its installation location is restricted. The feeding device must be positioned to receive the heated metal billet from the furnace, transfer it to the pre-designed mold, and then process the heated metal billet using a forging machine. Therefore, the feeding device needs to be installed at the material handling position covering the heating furnace and the mold position. In other words, the positions of the forging equipment, heating furnace, and feeding device all need to be considered when installing the feeding device. Furthermore, once installed, the positions of the forging equipment, heating furnace, and feeding device cannot be easily changed.

[0003] As hot forging evolves towards industrial automation, industrial robotic arms can be used as loading devices in hot forging. The industrial robotic arm used as a loading device is typically a conveying robotic arm. The conveying robotic arm controls the posture of the heated workpiece and retrieves the heated metal billet from the loading position of the heating furnace. Then, the heated metal billet is moved and placed into a pre-set mold. Industrial robotic arms typically include the following components: a support structure, an end-effector gripping device, a control unit, a drive unit, a measurement feedback system, and sensors. The application of industrial robotic arms in hot forging requires extensive preparation. First, the installation location needs to be determined; the installation location of the industrial robotic arm must cover the forging equipment and the heating furnace. If the installation location of the industrial robotic arm cannot cover the forging equipment and the heating furnace, the positions of the forging equipment and the heating furnace may need to be adjusted. Adjusting the positions of the forging equipment and the heating furnace takes additional time, extending the time before production can begin. Second, industrial robotic arms have independent control units. Therefore, the control methods of the industrial robotic arm also need to be debugged. The control systems of the forging equipment and the heating furnace need to be adjusted separately to ensure that the industrial robotic arm can work in coordination with the control settings of the forging equipment and the heating furnace. If the industrial robotic arm and the forging equipment cannot work in coordination, the metal billet may not be delivered to the die of the forging equipment in a timely manner, resulting in the forging equipment only forging the die and not forging the billet, which may cause damage to the die.

[0004] Typically, the material handling process of an industrial robotic arm involves rotating the arm to align with the heated metal billet in the furnace and then extending the arm to pick it up. After picking up the billet, the robotic arm rotates again to align with the forging equipment's mold. The heated metal billet is then placed into the mold by extending the arm. Throughout the entire loading process, the heated metal billet is placed into the mold from outside the forging equipment. In other words, the conveying path of the heated metal billet is not within the forging equipment's range. The temperature of the heated metal billet is extremely high, and although it is within the control range of the industrial robotic arm, it still poses a certain degree of danger. Reducing the conveying path of the heated metal billet can further mitigate this danger. Summary of the Invention

[0005] One advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging apparatus with a material transfer device and a processing method thereof, wherein the material transfer process of the forging apparatus with the material transfer device is set within the range of the forging apparatus.

[0006] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging apparatus with a material transfer device and a processing method thereof, wherein the forging apparatus with the material transfer device provides an operating space in which the material transfer process is completed.

[0007] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging apparatus and a processing method thereof with a material transfer device, wherein heated metal billets and stamped heated metal billets are received in the operating space.

[0008] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging apparatus and a method thereof with a material transfer device, wherein a heated metal billet is moved to a die for stamping by linear motion.

[0009] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging apparatus and a method thereof with a material transfer device, wherein a heated metal billet is moved to a die for stamping by linear movement.

[0010] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging apparatus with a material transfer device and a method thereof, wherein the processed metal billet is removed from the mold by linear movement.

[0011] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging apparatus and a production method with a material transfer device, wherein the processed metal billet is removed from the mold by linear movement.

[0012] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging apparatus with a material transfer device and a forging method thereof, wherein the forging apparatus with the material transfer device provides a material transfer device, wherein the material transfer device is disposed in the forging apparatus.

[0013] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging apparatus with a material transfer device and a forging method thereof, wherein the material transfer device transfers material by linear movement.

[0014] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging apparatus with a material transfer device and a forging method thereof, wherein the forging apparatus with the material transfer device provides a billet receiving device for receiving heated metal billets.

[0015] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging apparatus with a material transfer device and a forging method thereof, wherein the heated metal billet received by the billet receiving device is moved to the mold by linearly moving the material transfer device.

[0016] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging equipment and a forging method with a material transfer device, wherein the heated metal billet received by the billet receiving device is moved to the mold by linearly moving the material transfer device.

[0017] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging apparatus with a material transfer device and a forging method thereof, wherein the forging apparatus with the material transfer device provides a detection device for detecting the temperature of the received billet.

[0018] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging apparatus with a material transfer device and a forging method thereof, wherein the forging apparatus with the material transfer device provides a detection device for detecting the posture of the received billet.

[0019] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging apparatus with a material transfer device and a forging method thereof, wherein the forging apparatus with the material transfer device provides a billet posture adjustment device for adjusting the posture of the received heated billet to the die-entry posture.

[0020] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging apparatus with a material transfer device and a forging method thereof, wherein the forging apparatus with the material transfer device provides a discharge device for discharging the forged billet.

[0021] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a forging apparatus with a material transfer device and a forging method thereof, wherein the forging apparatus with the material transfer device provides a care device for caring for the mold.

[0022] To achieve the foregoing and other objectives and advantages, the present invention provides a processing method for a forging apparatus with a material transfer device, comprising the following steps:

[0023] A. Receiving at least one heated metal billet into a billet receiving device;

[0024] B. Within the forging equipment equipped with a material transfer device, the heated metal billet is moved linearly to a billet receiving cavity of a die; and

[0025] C. Stamp the heated metal billet placed in the billet receiving cavity to obtain a processed metal billet.

[0026] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the method further includes the following steps:

[0027] D. Remove the processed metal waste from the forging equipment equipped with the material transfer device.

[0028] According to an embodiment of the present invention, step B further includes the following steps:

[0029] B1. The heated metal billet is picked up by a material transfer mechanism;

[0030] B2. Rotate the material transfer mechanism to adjust the heated metal billet to a vertical position;

[0031] B3. The heated metal billet, which is in a vertical position, is moved to the mold in a linear motion to align with the billet receiving cavity;

[0032] B4. Move vertically towards the material transfer mechanism to place the heated metal billet into the billet receiving cavity.

[0033] According to an embodiment of the present invention, step B1 further includes the following steps:

[0034] B111: Rotate the transfer mechanism to adapt it to grip the heated metal billet placed in a flat position;

[0035] B112: The heated metal billet is moved vertically towards the billet receiving device until it is aligned with the transfer mechanism and placed in a flat position; and

[0036] B113: Move the transfer mechanism horizontally toward the heated metal billet so that the transfer mechanism can clamp the heated metal billet.

[0037] According to an embodiment of the present invention, step A further includes the following steps:

[0038] A1: The heated metal billet is received in a billet receiving section of the billet receiving device;

[0039] A2: Detect whether the heated metal billet moves in a flat position. If the heated metal does not move in a flat position, proceed to step A4. If the heated metal moves in a flat position, proceed to step A3.

[0040] A3: Move the heated metal billet to a receiving section of the billet receiving device in a horizontal position; and

[0041] A4: Move the heated metal billet to a recycling tank.

[0042] According to an embodiment of the present invention, step A2a is further included between step A2 and step A3:

[0043] A2a: Detect whether the heated metal billet meets the preset temperature. If the temperature of the heated metal billet meets the preset temperature, then proceed to step A3; if the temperature of the heated metal billet does not meet the preset temperature, then proceed to step A4.

[0044] According to an embodiment of the present invention, step A2 further includes the following steps:

[0045] A21: The heated metal billet moving towards the feeding section in an upright position is blocked by an attitude detector; and

[0046] A22: If the attitude detector blocks the heated metal billet moving toward the material handling section in an upright posture, the attitude detector sends an upright posture signal to a control device to notify the control device that it has detected the heated metal billet moving in an upright posture.

[0047] According to an embodiment of the present invention, step A4 further includes the following steps:

[0048] A41: Move the material transfer mechanism to the position of the attitude detector;

[0049] A42: The heated metal billet is clamped in a vertical position by the material transfer mechanism;

[0050] A43: Move the material transfer mechanism vertically upwards to lift the entire heated metal billet above the attitude detector; and

[0051] A44: Move the moving mechanism to the recycling tank;

[0052] A45: Release the heated metal billet so that it falls into the recycling tank.

[0053] According to an embodiment of the present invention, step A2 further includes the following steps: A21a: blocking the heated metal billet moving toward the material taking part in an upright posture by an attitude detector;

[0054] A22a: If the attitude detector blocks the heated metal billet moving toward the material taking part in an upright posture, the attitude detector sends a vertical attitude signal to a control device to notify the control device that it has detected the heated metal billet moving in an upright posture.

[0055] A23a: The temperature of the heated metal billet is detected by a temperature detector;

[0056] A24a: If the temperature detector detects that the temperature of the heated metal billet does not meet the preset requirements, the temperature detector sends a recovery signal to the control device to notify the control device that the temperature of the heated metal billet is not up to standard.

[0057] According to an embodiment of the present invention, step A4 further includes the following steps:

[0058] A41a: Determine whether the received signal is a vertical attitude signal or a recovery signal. If it is vertical attitude information, proceed to step A42a. If it is vertical attitude information, proceed to step A45a.

[0059] A42a: Move the material transfer mechanism to the position of the attitude detector;

[0060] A43a: Clamp and move the material transfer mechanism so that the entire heated metal billet can be lifted past the attitude detector;

[0061] A44a: Move the material transfer mechanism to place the heated metal billet into the recycling tank;

[0062] A45a: Move the material transfer mechanism to the material handling section.

[0063] A46a: The heated metal billet is picked up by the material transfer mechanism;

[0064] A47a: Move the material transfer mechanism to the recycling tank;

[0065] A48a: Release the heated metal billet into the recycling tank.

[0066] According to an embodiment of the present invention, step A4 further includes the following steps:

[0067] A41a: Determine whether the received signal is a vertical attitude signal or a recovery signal. If it is vertical attitude information, proceed to step A42a. If it is vertical attitude information, proceed to step A45a.

[0068] A42a: Move the material transfer mechanism to the position of the attitude detector;

[0069] A43a: Clamp and move the material transfer mechanism so that the entire heated metal billet can be lifted past the attitude detector;

[0070] A44a: Move the material transfer mechanism to place the heated metal billet into the recycling tank;

[0071] A45a: Move the material transfer mechanism to the material handling section.

[0072] A46a: The heated metal billet is picked up by the material transfer mechanism;

[0073] A47a: Move the material transfer mechanism to the recycling tank;

[0074] A48a: Release the heated metal billet into the recycling tank.

[0075] According to one embodiment of the present invention, step Bb is further included between step B and step C: spraying oil onto the blank receiving cavity and the heated metal blank through an oil spraying mechanism.

[0076] According to an embodiment of the present invention, step C further includes the following steps:

[0077] C1: The heated metal billet is moved at high speed to the billet receiving cavity by a pressure-applying part of a pressure-applying device;

[0078] C2: A blank clamping device of the pressure application device is blocked from moving toward the blank receiving cavity;

[0079] C3: The heated metal billet is pressed into the billet receiving cavity through a pressing part of the pressing device to obtain the processed metal billet; and

[0080] C4: Move vertically upwards to return the pressure device to an initial position.

[0081] According to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein,

[0082] D1: Move a discharge device horizontally along a discharge track provided on a forging equipment to below the pressure device;

[0083] D2: Receives the processed metal billet released by the billet clamping device via the billet discharge device; and

[0084] D3: The processed metal billet is discharged from the mold through the billet discharge device.

[0085] According to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein,

[0086] Step D further includes step D4: guiding the processed metal billet into a discharge chute to guide the processed metal billet away from the forging device.

[0087] To achieve the foregoing and other objectives and advantages, the present invention provides a forging apparatus with a material transfer device, comprising:

[0088] A forging apparatus for stamping heated metal billets, wherein the forging apparatus further includes an operating platform and a die, the die being mounted on the operating platform, wherein the die further has a billet receiving cavity for receiving the heated metal billet, and wherein the forging apparatus further includes a pressure applying device, the pressure applying device being aligned with the die for stamping the heated metal billet received in the billet receiving cavity;

[0089] A material transfer device is installed on the forging device, wherein the material transfer device further includes a billet receiving device and a material transfer mechanism, wherein the billet receiving device is disposed on one side of the operating platform for receiving at least one heated metal billet, and the material transfer mechanism is initially installed between the mold and the billet receiving device for moving the heated metal billet from the billet receiving device to the billet receiving cavity of the mold.

[0090] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the material transfer mechanism moves the heated metal billet from the billet receiving device to the billet storage cavity in a linear motion on the operating platform, and then places the heated metal billet into the billet storage cavity. Attached Figure Description

[0091] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a perspective view of a forging apparatus with a material transfer device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0092] Figure 2 The image shown is a partial enlarged view of the operating space of a forging equipment with a material transfer device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0093] Figure 3 The image shown is a partially enlarged view of a billet receiving device of a forging equipment having a material transfer device, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0094] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the cooperating operation of a forging device with a material transfer device and a heating recovery device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0095] Figure 5 The image shown is a partially enlarged view of the operating space of a forging equipment with a material transfer device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0096] Figure 6 The diagram shown is a structural block diagram of a forging apparatus with a material transfer device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0097] Figure 7 The diagram shown is a flowchart of a processing method for a forging apparatus with a material transfer device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0098] Figure 8 The diagram shown is another flowchart of a processing method for a forging apparatus with a material transfer device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0099] Figure 9 The diagram shown is another flowchart of a processing method for a forging apparatus with a material transfer device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0100] Figure 10 The diagram shown is another flowchart of a processing method for a forging apparatus with a material transfer device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0101] Figure 11 The diagram shown is another flowchart of a processing method for a forging apparatus with a material transfer device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0102] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention and enable those skilled in the art to implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the invention defined in the following description can be applied to other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0103] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of this invention, the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0104] It is understood that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple, and the term "a" should not be understood as a limitation on the number.

[0105] This application relates to forging equipment and forging method with a material transfer device, applicable to hot forging, and particularly suitable for the hot-stamping process in the valve manufacturing industry. The hot-stamping refers to stamping a heated metal billet in only one pass.

[0106] like Figure 1 As shown, the forging equipment with a material transfer device of this application includes a forging device 10, a material transfer device 20, and a control device 30. The material transfer device 20 is disposed on the forging device 10. The placement of the material transfer device 20 on the forging device 10 saves installation space and simplifies the control structure. Equipment debugging time before production is also significantly reduced. The control device 30 controls the material transfer device 20 to place the heated metal billet into the forging device 10. The control device 30 controls the forging device 10 to forge the heated metal billet.

[0107] The forging equipment 10 of this application further defines an operating space 11. The forging equipment 10 further includes an operating platform 12, a mounting wall 13, and a pressure applying device 14. The operating platform 12 is disposed below the operating space 11. The pressure applying device 14 is disposed above the operating space 11. The mounting wall 13 is disposed on one side of the operating space 11. The mounting wall 13 is connected to one side of both the operating platform 12 and the pressure applying device 14. That is, the operating platform 12, the mounting wall 13, and the pressure applying device 14 define the operating space 11. The mounting wall 13 provides a mounting surface for the material transfer device 20. That is, the material transfer device 20 is mounted on the mounting wall 13. The forging equipment 10 further includes a die 15, which is disposed on the operating platform 12. Further, the die 15 is aligned with the mold 15. The heated metal billet is placed into the mold 15, and then the heated metal billet is stamped by the pressure device 14 to produce the processed part.

[0108] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the material transfer device 20 further includes a billet receiving device 21 and a material transfer mechanism 22. The billet receiving device 21 is disposed on the operating platform 12. The billet receiving device 21 is used to receive heated metal billets. The material transfer mechanism 22 moves the received heated metal billet to the mold 15 and places it into the mold 15. Specifically, the billet receiving device further includes a receiving section 211 and a picking section 212. The material transfer mechanism 22 receives the heated metal billet at the receiving section 211 and then conveys the heated metal billet to the picking section 212. After the picking section 212 obtains the heated metal billet, the material transfer mechanism 22 conveys the heated metal billet to the picking section 212. At the picking section 212, the material transfer mechanism 22 moves the heated metal billet to the mold 15 and places the heated metal billet into the mold 15. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the billet receiving device 21 uses a conveyor belt. In this embodiment, after the waste material receiving device 21 receives the heated billet at the receiving section 221, it conveys the heated metal billet to the picking section 212 via the conveyor belt. The material transfer mechanism 22 picks up the heated metal billet at the picking section 212. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the receiving section 211 is provided with a limiting groove 2111. The heated billet is placed into the limiting groove 2111 and its position is not changed when it is conveyed to the picking section 212.

[0109] The material transfer device 20 further includes a detection device 23. The detection device 23 detects the temperature and orientation of the heated metal billet on the conveyor belt. In a preferred embodiment of this application, the detection device 23 is disposed on the operating platform 12. The detection device 23 further includes a temperature detection device 231 and an orientation detection device 232. The temperature detection device 231 detects the temperature of the heated metal billet conveyed by the material transfer device 20. If the temperature detection device 231 detects that the temperature of the heated metal billet is higher than a preset temperature, the material transfer mechanism 22 moves the heated metal billet and places it into the mold 15. It is worth noting that the material transfer mechanism 22 adjusts the orientation of the heated metal billet before placing it into the mold 15. Preferably, the heated metal billet received by the billet receiving device 21 is received in a flat orientation. The material transfer mechanism 22 adjusts the flat heated metal billet to an upright orientation before placing the upright heated metal billet into the mold 15.

[0110] The attitude detection device 232 is disposed in the material transfer mechanism 22 to detect whether the heated metal billet is in an upright position during its movement from the conveying section 211 to the picking section 212. The heated metal billet is conveyed to the attitude detection device 232 in an upright position. If the heated metal billet is blocked by the attitude detection device 232, the attitude detection device 232 determines that it is in an upright position, and the material transfer mechanism 22 moves the heated metal billet, which is conveyed in an upright position, away from the billet receiving device 21. Figure 2 As shown, a heated metal billet X, conveyed in an upright position, is blocked by the posture detection device 232.

[0111] The operating platform 12 further includes a recovery tank 16, which is disposed on the operating platform 12 for receiving heated metal billets that are transported vertically or heated metal billets that are not heated to the required temperature. The heated metal billets that are not heated to the required temperature are placed into the recovery tank. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the recovery tank 16 is disposed between the billet receiving device 21 and the mold 15. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the recovery tank 16 is further provided with a recovery chute 161. The recovered metal billet passes through the recovery tank 16 and is received by the recovery chute 161, then moves along the recovery chute 161 and exits the forging equipment 10.

[0112] The material transfer mechanism 22 further includes a track device 24 and a clamping device 25. The clamping device 25 moves along the track device 24. In a preferred embodiment of this application, the track device 24 is mounted on the mounting wall 13. Preferably, the clamping device 25 moves linearly along the track device 24. In a preferred embodiment of this application, the clamping device 25 moves linearly along the track device 24. That is, the clamping device 25 moves axially along the track device 24. The track device 24 further includes a vertical track 241 and a horizontal track 242. The horizontal track 242 is movably connected to the vertical track 241. The vertical track 241 is fixed to the mounting wall 13. The horizontal track 242 moves vertically along the vertical track 241. That is, the horizontal track moves up and down along the vertical track 241. The clamping device 25 moves linearly along the horizontal track 242. The mold 15 further has a receiving cavity 151 for receiving metal blanks. In a preferred embodiment of this application, the material-picking part 212 and the receiving cavity 151 are arranged on the same straight line. Preferably, the center line of the receiving cavity 151 and the center line of the material-picking part 212 are arranged on the same straight line. The clamping device 25 further includes a connecting part 251, a posture adjustment part 252, and a clamping part 253. The connecting part 251 is movably connected to the horizontal track 242, so that the clamping device 25 can move linearly along the horizontal track 242. The posture adjustment part 252 is rotatably connected to the other end of the connecting part 251. The posture adjustment part 252 adjusts the posture of the heated metal billet by rotation. The clamping part 253 clamps the heated metal billet in a flat position. The posture adjustment part 252 rotates the clamping part 253 to adjust the posture of the heated metal billet. Preferably, the posture adjustment part 252 rotates 90 degrees so that the clamped heated metal billet in a flat position is adjusted to a heated metal billet in a vertical position. Figure 3 As shown, a heated metal Z is placed in the material handling section 212, awaiting clamping by the clamping section 253. Another heated metal Y is clamped by the clamping section 253. The attitude adjustment section 252 adjusts the attitude of the other heated metal Y to a vertical position.

[0113] Specifically, the receiving section 211 of the billet receiving device 21 receives heated metal billets. The receiving section 21 conveys the heated metal billets to the picking section 22 via a conveyor belt. Notably, the centerline of the conveyor belt is aligned with the centerline of the receiving cavity 151 of the mold 15. In this manner, after the picking section 22 acquires the heated metal billet, the transferring mechanism 22 moves linearly to place the heated metal billet into the receiving cavity 151 of the mold 15. Preferably, the transferring mechanism 22 moves linearly along a straight line connecting the centerline of the receiving cavity 15 and the centerline of the picking section 22, thus placing the heated metal billet into the receiving cavity 151.

[0114] The forging apparatus with a material transfer device in this application further includes an oil spraying device 17. The oil spraying device 17 is disposed on one side of the mold 15. The oil spraying device 17 sprays oil onto the end of the pressure applying device 14 and the receiving cavity 151 of the mold 15, so that the heated metal billet can be easily removed after being pressed by the pressure applying device 14. In a preferred embodiment of this application, the oil spraying device 17 is mounted on the mounting wall 13. The oil spraying device 17 and the material transfer mechanism 22 are respectively mounted on the mounting walls 13 on both sides of the mold 15.

[0115] It is worth mentioning that before the heated metal billet is placed into the receiving cavity 151, the oil spraying device 17 sprays oil onto the pressure application part 141 of the pressure application device 14. Preferably, the oil spraying device sprays oil onto the receiving cavity 151 of the mold 15. In this way, the heated metal billet is easily removed.

[0116] After the heated metal billet is placed into the receiving cavity 151, the pressing part 141 of the pressing device 14 presses the heated metal billet. The processed metal billet is obtained after pressing.

[0117] The forging apparatus with a material transfer device further includes a billet removal device 18. The billet removal device 18 removes the processed metal billet from the receiving cavity 151. Specifically, the billet removal device 18 further includes an ejection mechanism 181 and a clamping mechanism 182. The ejection mechanism 181 is disposed below the receiving cavity 15. After the heated metal billet is stamped, the ejection mechanism 181 ejects the processed metal billet so that the clamping mechanism 182 can clamp the processed metal billet. The clamping mechanism 182 is disposed on the pressure application portion 141 of the pressure application device 14. In a preferred embodiment of this application, the clamping mechanism 182 is disposed around the pressure application portion 141. After the processed metal billet is ejected, the clamping mechanism 182 removes the processed metal billet.

[0118] The forging apparatus with a material transfer device of this application further includes a discharge device 19. The discharge device 19 is disposed above the oil spraying device 17. In a specific embodiment of this application, the discharge device 19 is implemented as a movable discharge trough. The oil spraying device 17 is disposed below the discharge device 19, adjacent to the discharge device 19. The discharge device 19 further has an oil spray hole 191, which is disposed at the bottom of the discharge device 19. The oil spray hole 191 is aligned with the oil spraying device 17. The oil spraying device 17 sprays oil onto the pressure application part 141 through the oil spray hole 191. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the oil spraying device 17 further has two nozzles 171, which are respectively disposed at the ends of the oil spraying device 17. The two nozzles 171 are arranged facing away from each other. Specifically, one of the nozzles 171 is aligned with the oil spray hole 191. The other nozzle 171 faces the operating platform 12. When the oil spraying device 17 is moved to the mold 15, another nozzle 171 aligns with the receiving cavity 151 so that the receiving cavity 151 is sprayed with oil by the other nozzle 171.

[0119] The discharge device 19 further includes a discharge track 192 and a discharge trough 193. The discharge trough 193 is slidably connected to the discharge track 192. In a preferred embodiment of this application, the discharge track 192 is installed on the mounting wall 13. The discharge track 192 and the track device 24 are respectively disposed on both sides of the mounting wall 13. Preferably, the oil injection hole 191 is disposed in the discharge trough 193.

[0120] The operating platform 12 further includes a billet discharge device 121. The billet discharge device 121 is disposed on the other side of the operating platform 12. Specifically, the billet discharge device 121 is inclined on the other side of the operating platform 12 to facilitate the guidance of the processed workpiece from the discharge chute 193 into the billet discharge device 121. That is, the billet discharge device 121 and the billet receiving device 21 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the operating platform 12. The discharge chute 193 is adjacent to the discharge section 121. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the discharge section 121 is implemented as an inclined chute.

[0121] The forging equipment with a transfer device described in this application is suitable for forging heated metal billets, such as stainless steel and copper. This forging equipment with a transfer device is used to forge valves. In a preferred embodiment of this application, the forging equipment with a transfer device is used to manufacture copper valves.

[0122] like Figure 7 As shown, the present application discloses a method for providing a heated metal billet in a forging apparatus with a material transfer device, comprising the following steps:

[0123] A receives a heated metal billet.

[0124] B moves the heated metal billet to a receiving cavity of a mold, wherein the heated metal billet is moved to the receiving cavity of the mold in a linear manner.

[0125] C presses the heated metal billet to obtain a processed metal billet.

[0126] like Figure 1As shown, the forging equipment with a material transfer device of this application includes a forging device 10, a material transfer device 20, and a control device 30. The material transfer device 20 and the control device 30 are respectively installed on the forging device 10. The forging device 10 receives and moves the heated metal billet through the material transfer device 20. The forging device 10 forges the heated metal billet by stamping to obtain a processed metal billet. The forging device 10 further includes a die 15 and a pressure device 14. The die 15 is aligned with the pressure device 14. The heated metal billet is placed into the die 15. The pressure device 14 stamps the heated metal billet placed into the die 15 to obtain a processed metal blank. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the heated metal billet is a bar stock. The die 15 further has a receiving cavity 151. The receiving cavity 151 is disposed in the middle of the die 15 to receive the heated metal billet. The pressure applying device 14 stamps the heated metal billet placed in the receiving cavity 151. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pressure applying device 14 performs a single stamping of the heated metal billet placed in the billet receiving cavity 151. It is worth mentioning that, in this application, the process of performing a single stamping of the heated metal billet is defined as hot stamping.

[0127] Step A further includes the following steps:

[0128] A1: Receives a heated metal billet into a receiving section 211.

[0129] A2: The heated metal billet is tested by a detection unit. If the heated metal billet meets the preset requirements, then step A3 is executed; if the heated metal billet does not meet the preset requirements, then step A4 is executed.

[0130] A3: Transfer the heated metal billet to a material handling section.

[0131] A4: Place the heated metal billet into a recycling tank 16.

[0132] Step A1 further includes the following steps:

[0133] A11: Receive a heated metal billet into the receiving section 211.

[0134] A12: Control the conveying speed of the heated metal billet so that the heated billet heat is stored in the receiving part 211.

[0135] Step A2 further includes the following steps:

[0136] A21: Detect the temperature of the heated metal billet. If the temperature does not meet the preset requirements, proceed to step A23.

[0137] A22: Detect the posture of the heated metal billet. If the heated metal billet is in an upright position, proceed to step A23; if the heated metal billet is in a flat position, proceed to step A24.

[0138] A23: Place the heated metal billet into the recycling tank.

[0139] A24: The heated metal billet is transferred to the material handling section.

[0140] It is worth mentioning that the detection order of steps A21 and A22 can be performed simultaneously or sequentially. It is also worth mentioning that if the heated metal billet is detected to be in an upright position, it should be moved to the recycling tank first.

[0141] The material transfer device 20 further includes a billet receiving device 21. The billet receiving device 21 is mainly disposed on the operating platform 12. In a preferred embodiment of this application, the billet receiving device 21 is disposed on one side of the operating platform 12. The billet receiving device 21 further includes a receiving section 221. The receiving section 221 is disposed on one side of the billet receiving device 21. In a preferred embodiment of this application, the receiving section 221 extends outside the operating platform. In this way, the heated metal billet is guided to the receiving section 221 for reception. Preferably, the heated metal billet is received by the receiving section 221 in a flat position. The billet receiving device 21 further includes a picking section 212. The picking section 212 is adjacent to the billet picking section 212. When the receiving section 221 receives multiple heated metal billets, the multiple heated metal billets are sequentially transferred to the picking section 212. Preferably, the heated metal billet is a bar. Preferably, the heated metal material is copper. That is, multiple heated copper bars are received by the receiving unit 221, and then the multiple heated copper bars are sequentially conveyed to the picking unit 212. It is worth mentioning that the receiving unit 221 can directly receive the heated metal bars heated from a heating furnace.

[0142] The material transfer device 20 further includes a detection device 23 adjacent to the material taking part 212. The billet receiving device 21 further includes a conveyor belt 215. Preferably, the conveyor belt 215 is configured to pass through the billet receiving device 21. That is, the conveyor belt 215 is configured to pass through the receiving part 221, the material taking part 212, and the detection device 23 respectively. The material taking part 212 further includes a blocking member 2121. The detection device 23 further includes an attitude detection device 232 and a temperature detection device 231. The attitude detection device 232 is disposed above the conveyor belt 215 of the detection device 23. The attitude detection device 232 is disposed at a preset height above the conveyor belt 215. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the attitude detection device 232 is disposed at a height that allows the conveyor belt 215 to convey metal billets placed in a flat position. It is worth mentioning that the limiting groove 2111 is set on the upper part of the conveyor belt 215 to limit the position of the heated metal billet during the conveying process. If the heated metal billet is conveyed by the conveyor belt 215 in an upright posture, the heated metal billet conveyed by the conveyor belt 215 in an upright posture is blocked by the posture detection device 232, so that the heated metal billet in an upright posture is stopped in the detection area. After detecting the heated metal billet conveyed in an upright posture, the posture detection device 232 sends an upright posture signal to the control device 30. The control device 30 controls a material transfer mechanism 22 to move the heated metal billet conveyed in an upright posture to the recycling tank 16 for recycling. In a preferred embodiment of this application, the temperature detection device 231 is implemented as an infrared temperature detector. The temperature detection device 231 detects the temperature of the heated metal billet conveyed on the conveyor belt. If the temperature of the heated metal billet does not reach the preset requirement, the temperature detection device 231 sends a recovery signal to the control device 30. The control device 30, based on the recovery information, controls the transfer mechanism 22 to place the heated metal billet, whose temperature has not reached the preset requirement, into the recovery tank 16. It is worth noting that the control device 30 preferably places the heated metal billet, which is being conveyed vertically on the conveyor belt 215, into the recovery tank 16 via the transfer mechanism 22. In a preferred embodiment of this application, after the attitude detection device 232 detects the heated metal billet being conveyed vertically, the control device 30 controls the transfer mechanism 22 to move to the current position of the heated metal billet being conveyed vertically. The heated metal billet, being conveyed vertically, is then moved to the recovery tank 16 for recovery via the transfer mechanism 22.In a preferred embodiment of this application, the temperature detection device 231 detects that the heated metal has not reached the preset temperature requirement. The temperature detection device 231 sends the recovery signal to the control device 30. The control device 30 controls the conveyor belt 215 to convey the heated metal billet with the insufficient temperature to the picking section 224. The control device 30 controls the transfer mechanism 22 to move the heated metal billet with the insufficient temperature to the recovery tank 16 for recovery in the picking section 224. The billet receiving device 21 further includes a conveying limiting member 226. The conveying limiting member 226 is disposed above the conveyor belt 215. The conveying limiting member 226 limits the position of the heated metal billet on the conveyor belt 215. In a preferred embodiment of this application, the conveying limiting member 226 is disposed through the receiving section 221 and the picking section 212. Through the conveying limiting member 226, the heated metal billet is limited to a specific conveying position on the conveyor belt 215. In this manner, the heated metal billet is conveyed to the detection device 23 at a defined position for detection. Preferably, the conveyor belt 215 is configured to transport the heated metal in a straight line through the receiving section 221, the picking section 212, the detection device 23, and the picking section 224. Notably, the picking section 224 further includes a blocking member 2241. A gap exists between the blocking member 2241 and the conveyor belt 215 to form a picking space 2251. The material transfer mechanism 22 acquires the heated metal billet through the picking space 2251. The heated metal billet is moved by the conveyor belt 215 away from the conveyor belt 215. The heated metal billet is moved by the conveyor belt 215 to pass through the gap and contact the blocking member 2241. The blocking member 2241 prevents the heated metal billet from leaving the conveyor belt 215. That is, the width of the gap between the blocking member 2241 and the conveyor belt 215 is less than the length of the heated metal billet being conveyed in a flat position. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the temperature detection device 231 is disposed on the operating platform 12.

[0143] like Figure 8 As shown, step A11 further includes the following steps:

[0144] A111: Receives a heated metal billet into the receiving section 211.

[0145] A112: Defines the position of the heated metal billet on a conveyor belt.

[0146] Step A12 further includes the following steps:

[0147] A121: Defines a conveying position of the heated metal billet on the conveyor belt.

[0148] A122: Move the heated metal billet to the material handling section 212 at the conveying position.

[0149] Step A3 further includes the following steps:

[0150] A31: Convey the heated metal billet so that the front end of the heated metal billet leaves the conveyor belt.

[0151] A32: By using a blocking element to contact the front end of the heated metal billet, the heated metal billet is prevented from leaving the conveyor belt, so that the heated metal billet is kept in a waiting-to-be-picked state in the picking section 212.

[0152] Step A4 further includes the following steps:

[0153] A41: The heated metal billet in the material handling area is obtained by the material transfer mechanism 22.

[0154] A42: Move the heated metal billet to the recycling tank 16.

[0155] A43: Release the metal billet into the recycling tank 16.

[0156] It is worth mentioning that the material transfer mechanism 22 moves the heated metal billet to the recycling tank 16 in a linear manner.

[0157] Step B further includes the following steps:

[0158] B1: The heated metal billet is obtained through the material transfer mechanism 22.

[0159] B2: The heated metal billet is moved to the mold by the material transfer mechanism 22.

[0160] B3: Place the heated metal billet into the receiving cavity of the mold.

[0161] The material transfer mechanism 22 further includes a track device 24 and a clamping device 25. The track device 24 is mounted on a side wall 12 of the forging device 10. The side wall 12 is located adjacent to the operating platform 12 on one side of the operating platform 12. Preferably, the side wall 12 and the billet receiving device 21 are not on the same side of the operating platform 12.

[0162] The clamping device 25 is movably connected to the track device 24. The clamping device 25 moves along the track device 24. The track device 24 further includes at least one vertical track 241 and at least one horizontal track 242. The horizontal track 242 moves along the vertical track 241. The vertical track 241 is mounted on the side wall 12. The horizontal track 242 moves vertically along the vertical track 241. The clamping device 25 can move movably along the horizontal track 242. The control device 30 controls the horizontal track 242 to move vertically along the vertical track 241 to adjust the height of the clamping device 25. The control device 30 controls the clamping device 25 to move horizontally along the horizontal track 242 to move the heated metal billet from the billet receiving device 21 to the mold 15.

[0163] The clamping device 25 further includes a connecting portion 251, a posture adjustment portion 252, and a clamping portion 253. The connecting portion 251 is movably connected to the horizontal track 242. The control device 30 controls the connecting portion 251 to move along the horizontal track 242. The posture adjustment portion 252 extends movably from the connecting portion 251. Specifically, the posture adjustment portion 252 extends from the connecting portion 251 away from the mounting wall 13. Preferably, the posture adjustment portion 252 extends perpendicularly from the connecting portion 251 from the rotating portion 2122. The clamping portion 253 is disposed at the end of the posture adjustment portion 252 away from the side wall. The clamping portion 253 can rotate with the rotation of the extension arm. The clamping portion 253 is used to clamp the heated metal billet. Notably, the clamping portion 253 is aligned with the picking portion 212 to facilitate the picking of the heated metal billet from the picking portion 212.

[0164] like Figure 9 As shown, step B1 further includes the following steps:

[0165] B11: Move the clamping device 25 horizontally to the material handling section 212.

[0166] B12: Move the clamping device 25 vertically downward so that the clamping part 253 is aligned with the heated metal billet.

[0167] B13: The clamping part 253 is moved horizontally to clamp the heated metal billet.

[0168] B14: The horizontal track 242 is restored to its initial position by moving it vertically upward, so that the clamping device 25 clamps the heated metal billet away from the material taking part 224.

[0169] Step B2 further includes the following steps:

[0170] B21: Move the clamping device 25 to a position aligned with the blank receiving cavity 151 of the mold 15 via the horizontal track 242.

[0171] Step B3 further includes the following steps:

[0172] B31: Move the horizontal track 242 vertically downward so that the clamping device 25 places the heated metal billet into the billet receiving cavity 151.

[0173] B32: Release the clamping part 253 of the clamping device 25 so that the heated metal billet is left in the billet receiving cavity 151 of the mold 15.

[0174] B33: Move the horizontal track 242 vertically upward to make the clamping device 25 leave the mold.

[0175] B34: Move horizontally toward the blank receiving device 21 so that the clamping device 25 is away from the mold.

[0176] Step C further includes the following steps:

[0177] C1: Stamp the heated metal blank placed in the receiving cavity 151 of the mold to obtain a processed metal blank.

[0178] C2: Take out a processed metal blank from the receiving cavity 115 of the mold 15.

[0179] The pressure applying device 14 further includes a pressure applying part 141 and a blank clamping device 142. The blank demolding device 142 is arranged around the pressure applying part 141. During the stamping process of the heated metal blank placed in the receiving cavity 151 of the mold 15, the control device 30 controls the pressure applying device 14 to stamp the heated metal blank. When the blank clamping device 142 contacts the blank demolding device 142, the pressure applying part 141 continues to stamp the heated metal blank placed in the receiving cavity 151. In a preferred embodiment of this application, the pressure applying device 14 performs one stamping of the heated metal blank. The blank clamping device 142 is blocked by the mold 15 and stops moving towards the mold 15. After the pressure applying part 141 completes the stamping of the heated metal blank, a processed metal blank is obtained. The pressure-applying part 141 moves away from the processed metal blank to return to the initial position of the pressure-applying device 14.

[0180] The mold 15 further includes a blank ejection device 152. The blank ejection device 152 is disposed at the bottom of the receiving cavity 151. The blank ejection device 152 can enter the receiving cavity 151 from the receiving cavity 151. In this manner, the processed metal blank is ejected from the blank receiving cavity 151. After the processed metal blank is ejected from the blank receiving cavity, the blank clamping device 142 clamps the processed metal blank that has been ejected from the receiving cavity 151. The processed blank clamping device 142 holds the processed metal blank. The control device 30 controls the pressure device 14 to move away from the mold 15 to remove the receiving cavity 151 from the receiving cavity 151.

[0181] like Figure 10 As shown, step C1 further includes the following steps:

[0182] C11: The pressure device 14 moves at high speed toward the heated metal billet.

[0183] C12: The mold 15 blocks the blank clamping device 142 from moving toward the blank receiving cavity 151.

[0184] C13: The heated metal billet is pressed through the pressure application section 141.

[0185] Step C2 further includes the following steps:

[0186] C21: The heated metal billet placed in the billet receiving cavity 151 is pressed by the pressure part 14.

[0187] C22: The processed metal billet is pushed out of the billet receiving cavity 151 by the billet demolding device 152.

[0188] C23: The processed metal billet is clamped by the billet clamping device 142.

[0189] C24: Move the billet clamping device 142 vertically away from the mold 15 so that the processed metal billet leaves the mold 15.

[0190] The method for providing a stamped and heated metal billet using a forging apparatus with a material transfer device further includes the following steps:

[0191] D removes the processed metal billet from the forging equipment 10.

[0192] The forging equipment. The discharge device 19 removes the processed metal billet from the mold 15. Specifically, when removing the processed metal billet, the control device 30 controls the discharge chute 193 to move below the billet clamping device 142. The billet clamping device 142 releases the processed metal billet. The processed metal billet falls into the discharge chute 193. The discharge chute 193 guides the processed metal billet away from the mold 15. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the discharge chute 193 is an inclined chute. That is, the processed metal billet falls into the inclined chute. The inclined chute guides the processed metal billet out of the mold 15. It is worth mentioning that the length of the inclined chute can be preset so that the inclined chute extends beyond the forging equipment 10, thereby guiding the processed metal billet away from the forging equipment 10.

[0193] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the operating platform 12 further includes a billet export device 121. The billet export device 121 is located on the other side of the operating platform 12. That is, the recycling tank 16 and the billet export device 121 are located on opposite sides of the mold 15. In a preferred embodiment of this application, the centerline of the billet export device 121 is aligned with the centerline of the discharge trough 193. The billet export device 121 exports the processed metal billet to itself. Through the billet export device 121, the processed metal billet is guided away from the forging device 10. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the billet export device 121 has a slope 1211. Through the slope 1211, the processed metal billet is guided away from the forging device. A collection device, such as a billet collection box, can be placed at an outlet 1121 of the discharge trough 112 to collect the processed metal billet.

[0194] like Figure 11 As shown, step D further includes the following steps:

[0195] D1: Move the discharge chute 193 below the billet clamping device 142.

[0196] D2: Receive the processed metal billet into the discharge trough 193.

[0197] D3: Guide the processed metal billet to move away from the mold 15 along the discharge groove 193.

[0198] D4: Receive the processed metal billet through the defective material discharge device 121.

[0199] D5: Guide the metal billet after forging away from the forging device 10.

[0200] Preferably, the billet receiving device 152, the recycling tank 16, the mold 15, and the discharge tank 112 are sequentially arranged in the operating area 113. More preferably, the billet receiving device 152, the recycling tank 16, the mold 15, and the discharge tank 112 are arranged in a straight line. The billet receiving device is positioned above the recycling tank 16. Notably, the recycling tank 16 is located between the billet receiving device 21 and the mold 15. With this arrangement, the transfer device 20 only needs to perform a linear movement to place the billet into the recycling tank 16 or the mold 15. The recycling tank 16 is close to the billet receiving device 21, resulting in a short distance for the transfer device 20 to move to the recycling tank 16. This short recycling distance improves processing efficiency. Furthermore, the billet receiving and discharging are both arranged on the same straight line, further improving processing efficiency.

[0201] like Figure 4 As shown in a preferred embodiment of this application, the forging equipment with a material transfer device further includes a heating recovery device 40. The heating recovery device 40 heats the billet to a preset temperature and then transfers the heated billet to the defective material receiving device 21. If the billet does not meet the requirements, the defective material is recovered from the recovery tank 16 to the heating recovery device 40 for heating.

[0202] Specifically, the heating and recovery device 40 further includes a heating device 41 and a recovery device 42. The recovery device 42 is connected to the inlet of the heating device 41 to place the waste material into the heating device 41. The recovery device 42 further includes a first lifting device 421, a billet collection chamber 422, and a second billet lifting device 423. The second billet lifting device 423 is connected to the inlet of the heating device 41 to allow the billet to enter the reheating device 41. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the heating device 41 further includes a heat source 411, a conveying device 412, and a billet conveying trough 413. The conveying device 412 is disposed inside the heating device 41. The billet conveying trough 413 is disposed at the outlet of the heating device 41 to convey the heated billet to the billet receiving device 21. The heat source 411 is disposed at the outlet of the heating device 41 to supply heat to the interior of the heating device 41. Preferably, the heat source uses gas heating.

[0203] Those skilled in the art should understand that the preferred embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. Furthermore, the purpose of the present invention has been fully and effectively achieved, and the functions and structural principles of the present invention have been demonstrated and explained in the embodiments. Without departing from the stated principles, the implementation of the present invention may have any variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A processing method for a forging equipment with a material transfer device, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: A. Receiving at least one heated metal billet into a billet receiving device; B. In the forging equipment with a material transfer device, the heated metal billet is moved linearly to a billet receiving cavity of a mold; and C. Stamp the heated metal billet placed in the billet receiving cavity to obtain a processed metal billet.

2. The processing method of the forging equipment with a material transfer device according to claim 1 further includes the following steps: D. Remove the processed metal billet from the forging equipment equipped with the material transfer device.

3. The processing method of the forging equipment with a material transfer device according to claim 1, wherein, Step B further includes the following steps: B1. The heated metal billet is picked up by a material transfer mechanism; B2. Rotate the material transfer mechanism to adjust the heated metal billet to a vertical position; and B3. The heated metal billet, which is in a vertical position, is moved to the mold in a linear motion to align with the billet receiving cavity; B4. Move vertically towards the material transfer mechanism to place the heated metal billet into the billet receiving cavity.

4. The processing method of the forging equipment with a material transfer device according to claim 1, step B1 further includes the following steps: B111: Rotate the transfer mechanism to adapt it to grip the heated metal billet placed in a flat position; B112: The heated metal billet is moved vertically towards the billet receiving device until it is aligned with the transfer mechanism and placed in a flat position; and B113: Move the transfer mechanism horizontally toward the heated metal billet so that the transfer mechanism can clamp the heated metal billet.

5. The processing method of the forging equipment with a material transfer device according to claim 1, wherein, Step A further includes the following steps: A1: The heated metal billet is received in a billet receiving section of the billet receiving device; A2: Detect whether the heated metal billet moves in a flat position. If the heated metal does not move in a flat position, proceed to step A4. If the heated metal moves in a flat position, proceed to step A3. A3: Move the heated metal billet to a receiving section of the billet receiving device in a horizontal position; and A4: Move the heated metal billet to a recycling tank.

6. The processing method of the forging equipment with a material transfer device according to claim 5, wherein, Step A2a is further included between step A2 and step A3: A2a: Detect whether the heated metal billet meets the preset temperature. If the temperature of the heated metal billet meets the preset temperature, then proceed to step A3; if the temperature of the heated metal billet does not meet the preset temperature, then proceed to step A4.

7. The processing method of the forging equipment with a material transfer device according to claim 5, wherein, Step A2 further includes the following steps: A21: The heated metal billet moving towards the feeding section in an upright position is blocked by an attitude detector; and A22: If the attitude detector blocks the heated metal billet moving toward the material handling section in an upright posture, the attitude detector sends an upright posture signal to a control device to notify the control device that it has detected the heated metal billet moving in an upright posture.

8. The processing method of the forging equipment with a material transfer device according to claim 7, wherein, Step A4 further includes the following steps: A41: Move the material transfer mechanism to the position of the attitude detector; A42: The heated metal billet is clamped in a vertical position by the material transfer mechanism; A43: Move the material transfer mechanism vertically upwards to lift the entire heated metal billet above the attitude detector; and A44: Move the moving mechanism to the recycling tank; A45: Release the heated metal billet so that it falls into the recycling tank.

9. The processing method of the forging equipment with a material transfer device according to claim 6, wherein, Step A2 further includes the following steps: A21a: The heated metal billet moving toward the material handling section in an upright position is blocked by an attitude detector; A22a: If the attitude detector blocks the heated metal billet moving toward the material taking part in an upright posture, the attitude detector sends a vertical attitude signal to a control device to notify the control device that it has detected the heated metal billet moving in an upright posture. A23a: The temperature of the heated metal billet is detected by a temperature detector; A24a: If the temperature detector detects that the temperature of the heated metal billet does not meet the preset requirements, the temperature detector sends a recovery signal to the control device to notify the control device that the temperature of the heated metal billet is not up to standard.

10. The processing method of the forging equipment with a material transfer device according to claim 9, wherein, Step A4 further includes the following steps: A41a: Determine whether the received signal is a vertical attitude signal or a recovery signal. If it is vertical attitude information, proceed to step A42a. If it is vertical attitude information, proceed to step A45a. A42a: Move the material transfer mechanism to the position of the attitude detector; A43a: Clamp and move the material transfer mechanism so that the entire heated metal billet can be lifted past the attitude detector; A44a: Move the material transfer mechanism to place the heated metal billet into the recycling tank; A45a: Move the material transfer mechanism to the material handling section. A46a: The heated metal billet is picked up by the material transfer mechanism; A47a: Move the material transfer mechanism to the recycling tank; A48a: Release the heated metal billet into the recycling tank.

11. The processing method of the forging equipment with a material transfer device according to claim 1, wherein, Step Bb is further included between steps B and C: spraying oil onto the blank receiving cavity and the heated metal blank through an oil spraying mechanism.

12. The processing method of the forging equipment with a material transfer device according to claim 1, wherein, Step C further includes the following steps: C1: The heated metal billet is moved at high speed to the billet receiving cavity by a pressure-applying part of a pressure-applying device; C2: A blank clamping device of the pressure application device is blocked from moving toward the blank receiving cavity; C3: The heated metal billet is pressed into the billet receiving cavity through a pressing part of the pressing device to obtain the processed metal billet; and C4: Move vertically upwards to return the pressure device to an initial position.

13. The processing method of the forging equipment with a material transfer device according to claim 12, wherein, Step D further includes the following steps: D1: Move a discharge device horizontally along a discharge track provided on a forging equipment to below the pressure device; D2: Receives the processed metal billet released by the billet clamping device via the billet discharge device; and D3: The processed metal billet is discharged from the mold through the billet discharge device.

14. The processing method of the forging equipment with a material transfer device according to claim 13, wherein, Step D further includes step D4: guiding the processed metal billet into a discharge chute to guide the processed metal billet away from the forging device.

15. A forging machine with a material transfer device for processing heated metal billets, characterized in that, include: A forging apparatus for stamping heated metal billets, wherein the forging apparatus further includes an operating platform and a die, the die being mounted on the operating platform, wherein the die further has a billet receiving cavity for receiving the heated metal billet, and wherein the forging apparatus further includes a pressure applying device, the pressure applying device being aligned with the die for stamping the heated metal billet received in the billet receiving cavity; A material transfer device is installed on the forging device, wherein the material transfer device further includes a billet receiving device and a material transfer mechanism, wherein the billet receiving device is disposed on one side of the operating platform for receiving at least one heated metal billet, and the material transfer mechanism is initially installed between the mold and the billet receiving device for moving the heated metal billet from the billet receiving device to the billet receiving cavity of the mold.

16. The forging equipment with a material transfer device according to claim 15, wherein, The material transfer mechanism moves the heated metal billet from the billet receiving device to the billet storage cavity in a linear motion on the operating platform, and then places the heated metal billet into the billet storage cavity.

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