An efficient manufacturing method for reactor cylinder sections

The SMS Meer super-rolling mill imported by IRAETA, can manufacture rings with a maximum diameter of 16 m and height of 3 m using the rolling process (ring rolling). The globally-advanced and renowned near-net shape forming manufacturing process, is applicable for forming rings and forged hollows. Forged hollows manufactured in this way are superior to the ones produced by traditional processes such as free forging, casting, plate rolling, in the following aspects:

Faster delivery 

The process can ensure one-time forming with high quality surfaces and uniform cylinder thickness. At the same time, it can use direct quenched-tempered heat treatment, and does not require rough machining processes, all of which helps reduce machining time and improves efficiency. 

Larger size 

Unlike traditional press reaming process restricted by press column spacings, this process ensures workpieces with larger diameters can be manufactured.

Better performance 

Compared with large-scale forged hollows manufactured using free-forging, casting, plate rolling, etc., the compact structure, finer grains, circumferentially arrayed fibers and rational streamline distribution of rolled parts, ensures greater mechanical strength, higher impact toughness and higher fatigue resistance.