Mathematical analysis for the selection of the heating equipment of the hot forming stamping

This article shows the mathematical development to determine the length and cycle time of a furnace that is used for heating parts in the hot forming process. The input parameters, the required production capacity and the temperature to reach the austenite phase in the material were used. For the mathematical process, it was necessary to know the stages for the process, considering that there are two methods: the direct and indirect process. Subsequently, the number of annual pieces that should be produced per year was determined, thereby being able to conclude the cycle time that should be estimated for the furnace; Likewise, some thermal parameters that the oven must have were known, such as the internal temperature, which helped to know its length, in order to meet the demands of the production volume. This work aims to present alternatives to the industries dedicated to the stamping process, specifically hot forming stamping, based on the analysis of the selection of the heating equipment, based on the production needs.