Innovation Is Needed To Enhance The Technological Level of China's Large-scale Casting

Machine tool workbench industry. The development of large-scale casting machine tool workbenches is currently a key focus in our country and serves as one of the benchmarks for measuring the level of our casting industry. The process of casting large-scale machine tool workbenches involves melting metal into a liquid that meets certain requirements and pouring it into molds. After cooling, solidifying, and finishing, the desired shape, size, and performance of the castings are obtained. Manufacturing machine tool workbenches has unique characteristics compared to other processes, mainly in terms of adaptability, required materials and equipment, and environmental pollution. Casting production generates dust, harmful gases, and noise that significantly impact the environment, making it necessary to implement environmental protection measures.

Therefore, the development of the large-scale machine tool casting industry is the foundation for advancing China's high-end manufacturing industry and is one of the key industries supporting the national economy. In May 2009, the State Council issued the "Equipment Manufacturing Industry Adjustment and Revitalization Plan," which clearly stated the focus on developing large castings for major technological equipment. As a critical component of major technological equipment, large cast iron machine tool workbenches have high requirements for internal stress, dimensional accuracy, rigidity, and wear resistance. They have strict technical standards and safety regulations, and the quality and reliability of large machine tool workbenches directly affect the service life and operational performance of the main equipment.

According to industry experts, with the development of the power, metallurgy, petrochemical, and shipbuilding industries, the demand for large castings will continue to increase. The market demand for large machine tool workbench castings will also rise. Although China's machine tool casting industry has been committed to independent innovation, it still lags far behind the mature industries of developed countries. In recent years, the strong presence of foreign high-end brands has further exacerbated the challenges faced by China's large machine tool workbench casting industry. Therefore, if China's machine tool casting industry wants to establish a foothold in foreign markets, it must focus on product quality.