The type of CCM machine that you should use in your factory depends on several factors, such as the product shape, size, quality, and quantity that you want to produce, the available space and budget, the energy consumption and environmental impact, and the compatibility with your existing equipment and processes. You will need to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each type of CCM machine based on these criteria and choose the one that best suits your needs and goals.
Some of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of CCM machine are summarized in the following table:
| Type | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical bending CCM | High productivity and flexibility | High energy consumption and environmental impact |
| Can produce various shapes and sizes | Requires large space and investment | |
| Can adjust bending radius to improve quality | May cause surface defects and internal cracks due to bending stress |
| Type | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal CCM | High speed and efficiency | Limited to thin products |
| Low energy consumption and environmental impact | May require additional rolling or forging processes | |
| High surface quality and internal integrity | May have difficulty in controlling temperature profile |
| Type | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Curved CCM | High metallurgical quality | Low productivity |
| Low energy consumption | High investment cost | |
| Can produce round and square billets | May have complex mold design |
