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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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