As a green, highly efficient, and innovative technology, powder metallurgy enables the processing of metal powders into high-precision components. It boasts a material utilization rate exceeding 95%-far higher than that of traditional machining-and offers distinct advantages such as near-net-shape forming and the ability to fabricate complex parts. Consequently, it is widely applied across numerous sectors, including automotive, home appliances, electrical equipment, energy, and healthcare.
In the field of steelmaking, Tang Xiaoyu pioneered the "slag retention method." By optimizing critical parameters-such as charging timing and lance positioning-he successfully implemented this technique in large-scale converters, thereby overcoming the long-standing bottleneck in phosphorus removal. This innovation generates annual cost savings of over 15 million RMB for the enterprise; furthermore, the subsequent introduction of a new "low-slag smelting" process has further reduced production costs.
Regarding corporate intelligent transformation, Xinpeng Industry & Trade has implemented automated polishing robots, ERP, and MES systems. Additionally, the company has established specialized workshops dedicated to researching and developing novel processes, while actively promoting optimization strategies such as "substituting steel for copper."
The non-ferrous metal processing sector has achieved remarkable innovative breakthroughs. The project titled "Precision Manufacturing and Application of High-End Rolled Copper Foil for High-Frequency and High-Speed Communication" successfully broke foreign monopolies in the field, generating an output value exceeding 5 billion RMB over the past three years. The project on "Key Technologies and Applications for Intelligent Production Operations in Aluminum Plate and Strip Processing" has attained a leading position on the international stage. Furthermore, the patented technology titled "A Method for Preparing Target Materials"-developed by CNMC Orient and a recipient of the Outstanding Patent Award-has successfully filled a critical technological gap within the domestic market.
The metal processing industry is currently advancing rapidly toward intelligent, digital, and green manufacturing paradigms. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are profoundly transforming production models, enhancing both precision and efficiency. Concurrently, mounting environmental pressures and the imperative for sustainable development are driving intensified research and development efforts in the fields of recyclable materials and recycling technologies.
