What are the methods for optimizing process parameters in forging processing?

How to cultivate technical talents in forging production?

In the process of forging production industry moving towards intelligent and high-end development, technical talents are key factors, and their quality and ability directly determine the company's technological innovation level and production efficiency. From forging process optimization to advanced equipment operation, from quality control to technology research and development, every link is inseparable from the support of professional and technical talents. In order to meet the development needs of the industry, the training of technical talents in the forging production field needs to build a diversified and systematic training system, starting from the construction of the education system, enterprise practice training, industry-university-research cooperation, etc., to comprehensively improve the professional quality and practical ability of talents.

1. Improve the vocational education and professional training system of colleges and universities

Vocational schools and universities are important cradles for the cultivation of forging technical talents. Vocational schools should closely focus on the needs of the forging production industry and optimize the professional settings and curriculum system. In terms of curriculum design, the proportion of core courses such as forging technology, mold design, equipment operation and maintenance should be increased, and cutting-edge technology courses such as intelligent manufacturing and digital simulation should be integrated to enable students to master traditional forging technology while having the ability to adapt to technological changes in the industry. For example, the introduction of digital simulation software teaching of the forging process allows students to become familiar with the forging process through virtual operation and understand the impact of process parameters on the quality of forgings.

In terms of teaching methods, vocational schools can adopt a teaching model that integrates theory and practice, build on-campus training bases, and equip them with real forging equipment and molds, so that students can master forging skills in practical operations. By simulating enterprise production scenarios and conducting project-based teaching, students are divided into groups to complete forging production tasks, from process design, equipment debugging to forging forming, and participate in the whole process of practice to improve their hands-on ability and ability to solve practical problems.

Colleges and universities should focus on cultivating research-oriented and innovative talents in the field of forging. At the undergraduate level, basic theoretical teaching should be strengthened, such as courses in materials science and mechanics, to lay a theoretical foundation for students to learn forging technology in depth; at the graduate level, students should be encouraged to participate in scientific research projects such as forging process innovation and new material application, and to cooperate with enterprises to carry out research projects to cultivate their scientific research capabilities and innovative thinking. Colleges and universities can also set up special professional directions or micro-majors related to forging to attract more students to join the field of forging production and reserve high-quality talents for the industry.

2. Strengthen internal training and talent team building

Enterprises are important platforms for the practical growth of forging technical talents. Enterprises should establish a sound internal training system and carry out pre-job training for new employees, covering enterprise rules and regulations, safety production knowledge, basic forging processes and equipment operation, etc., to help new employees quickly adapt to the work environment and master basic skills. For employees in service, skills improvement training should be carried out according to their job requirements and career development plans. For example, regularly invite industry experts to give lectures on new technologies and new processes, organize employees to participate in forging technology seminars, and broaden employees' technical horizons; carry out special skills training for employees who operate advanced equipment to ensure that they are proficient in the operation and maintenance methods of the equipment.

Enterprises should also focus on the construction of talent echelons and develop clear career promotion channels. Set up skill positions at different levels, such as junior workers, intermediate workers, senior workers, technicians, and senior technicians, and clarify the skill requirements and promotion standards at each level. Through internal assessments and skill competitions, select outstanding employees for promotion and encourage employees to continuously improve their skill levels. At the same time, establish a "mentor-apprentice" system, so that experienced masters pair up with new employees, teach them skills and experience at work, promote the rapid growth of new employees, and form a good atmosphere of mutual help and learning.

3. Deepen industry-university-research cooperation and collaborative education

Industry-university-research cooperation is an effective way to integrate the resources of universities, scientific research institutions and enterprises to cultivate and train technical talents. Universities and scientific research institutions have advanced scientific research equipment and strong scientific research forces, while enterprises have rich production practice experience and market demand information. The three parties cooperate in talent training to achieve complementary advantages. For example, when an enterprise raises technical problems encountered in production, universities and scientific research institutions organize scientific research teams to tackle them. In the process of solving problems, the scientific research and practical abilities of students and enterprise employees are cultivated.

School-enterprise cooperation can also achieve accurate matching of talent training with enterprise needs through the joint construction of training bases and industrial colleges. Enterprises participate in the curriculum setting and teaching plan formulation of colleges and universities, and integrate the actual production cases of enterprises into the teaching content; colleges and universities provide employee training and technical consulting services to enterprises. In addition, the scientific research results of colleges and universities and scientific research institutions are encouraged to be transformed and applied in enterprises, so that students and scientific researchers can accumulate practical experience and improve their innovation ability in the process of transformation of results, while solving technical problems for enterprises, creating economic benefits, and forming a virtuous cycle of collaborative education between industry, academia and research.

4. Establishing an incentive mechanism and creating a good environment for talent development

In order to attract and retain forging technical talents, enterprises and society should establish a sound incentive mechanism and create a good environment for talent development. Enterprises can set up skill reward funds to give material rewards to employees who have made outstanding contributions in technological innovation, process improvement, quality improvement, etc.; provide job allowances, performance bonuses and other benefits to improve the remuneration of technical talents. At the same time, give technical talents more career development opportunities, such as selecting outstanding employees to participate in technical training and academic exchange activities at home and abroad to expose them to cutting-edge technologies in the industry; provide management promotion opportunities for technical talents with management capabilities to achieve two-way development of technology and management.

At the social level, we should increase publicity efforts for technical talents in the forging industry to enhance their social status and sense of professional honor. We should set up industry skill competitions and technical innovation awards to commend and reward outstanding talents, set an industry example, and attract more talents to join the forging production field. In addition, the government can introduce relevant policies to provide tax incentives, financial subsidies and other support for enterprises to cultivate technical talents, encourage enterprises to increase investment in talent training, and jointly promote the development and growth of the technical talent team in the forging production industry.

The training of technical personnel in forging production requires joint efforts from vocational education, enterprises, universities, scientific research institutions and all sectors of society. By improving the training system, strengthening practical training, deepening cooperative education, and establishing incentive mechanisms, we will build a comprehensive and multi-level talent training model to provide high-quality technical personnel for the forging production industry and promote the sustainable and healthy development of the industry.