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              The Hand Tools R&D Testing Center's founding participants include the Metal Industries Research & Development Center (MIRDC), China Steel Corporation
              (CSC), Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THTMA), and the Corporate Synergy Development Center (CSD).
              (Photo provided by Hsu Hsiao-Hung)

              1. Quenching Heat Treatment Simulation Technology of     This innovative technology employs advanced numerical
                  Steels for Hand Tool Products                  analysis and specialized software simulations to analyze the
              2. Application of Simulation Technology            intricate dynamics of quenching heat treatment. By enabling
              3. Forging Prediction Technology for Hand Tool Products  rapid evaluation of the manufacturing process parameters,
              4. Near Net Shape Forging Technology for Hand Tools  it can significantly reduce reliance on traditional, time-
                                                                 consuming trial-and-error methods.
                 These groundbreaking advancements aim to optimize
              manufacturing efficiency and elevate product quality across   Marking a breakthrough in the industry, this technology
              the industry.                                      is the first to apply CAE simulation to predict the quenching
                                                                 characteristics of steels. It constructs highly accurate
                 In this edition of Taiwan Hand Tools, Dr. Hsu Hsiao-  models, including heat transfer coefficient curves, phase
              Hung, a Scientist in CSC’s Iron & Steel R&D Department,   transformation models, and hardness models, with precision
              and Zhang Can-Xun, a Project Engineer at MIRDC, shared   reaching up to 96%.
              insights into the development of these four technologies.
                                                                    Looking ahead, this technology aligns seamlessly with
              Quenching Heat Treatment Simulation                the growing demand for intelligent process design and
              Technology of Steels for Hand Tool Products        smart manufacturing. It empowers hand tool manufacturers
                 The performance of hand tools during quenching heat   to implement intelligent heat treatment validation and
              treatment is often influenced by factors such as product   process design, accelerating new product development and
              geometry, material composition, quenching temperature,   enhancing research and development capabilities.
              and the chosen medium. These variables can lead to
              inconsistent results, posing challenges for manufacturers.   Application of Simulation Technology
              To address this, the “Quenching Heat Treatment Simulation   Hand tool production typically involves hot forging and
              Technology for Steels in Hand  Tool Products” was   quenching-tempering heat treatment processes to achieve
              developed, offering a cutting-edge solution for optimizing the   the desired aesthetics and performance. By employing hot
              heat treatment process.                            forging process simulation, mold designs can be refined
                                                                 to ensure high-precision dimensions and address residual







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