Cast or Grey Iron is easily the earliest cast iron product made in China around the 5th century BC. The first few applications of cast iron were simple pots, weapons, plowshares, and shots. And further between the 9th and 4th centuries BC, man developed malleable iron casting. It is believed that the Chinese shared their… Continue reading Grey Iron Castings – A Short History
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How important is Pattern in Iron Casting?
The importance of pattern in iron casting is oven overlooked. Patterns can have a huge impact on the design, cost and manufacture of iron castings. Often times it is the pattern that defines how good an iron casting piece is. And therein is its significance. Let us see in detail what patterns do, how patterns… Continue reading How important is Pattern in Iron Casting?
Processes involved in the manufacture of Grey Iron Castings
In this rather short blog let us discuss the Manufacture of Grey Iron Castings & three different grey iron casting processes: Die Casting, Centrifugal Casting, and Ductile Iron Casting. Read a short history of Grey Iron Casting! Centrifugal casting is usually a method employed to cast cylindrical parts and components giving outer surfaces that are… Continue reading Processes involved in the manufacture of Grey Iron Castings
A Brief Note on the Properties of Grey Cast Iron
Grey Cast Iron, which is generally an alloy of Carbon and steel, is manufactured by re-melting pig iron. There are appreciable amounts of Silicon, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Sulphur in it. Grey Cast Iron is popular because they are low-cost and can make complex structures. Let’s see what makes Grey Cast Iron the most popular of… Continue reading A Brief Note on the Properties of Grey Cast Iron
A Brief Note on the Properties of Ductile Iron
This rather short post will deal with the properties of Ductile iron compiled for ready-made reference: Homogeneous Structure:Ductile Iron has a close-grained structure that provides excellent wear resistance, good machinability and ability to withstand pneumatic or hydraulic pressures. Strength & Ductility:When it comes to strength and durability, most SG (Ductile) iron can be compared with low… Continue reading A Brief Note on the Properties of Ductile Iron
Benefits of Switching from Welding to Casting for your Manufacturing Business
In recent years, converting weldments to casting has become a growing trend in the manufacturing industry. Most manufacturing companies are into producing ductile iron castings rather than welding individual pieces together to provide useful units for the buyer or consumer. The casting process offers a myriad of advantages for manufacturing industries all over and the… Continue reading Benefits of Switching from Welding to Casting for your Manufacturing Business
Cast Iron vs. Cast Steel
We are often posed a question for our clients: which is better – Cast Iron or Cast Steel? The answer lies in which one is more suited to their product manufacture. What is Cast Iron and Cast Steel? First, we need to understand what Cast Iron and Cast Steel are. Cast Iron generally refers to… Continue reading Cast Iron vs. Cast Steel
Emerging Technologies in Metal Casting
The metal casting industry is changing faster than ever. Lightweight materials, shorter product cycles, and advanced manufacturing technologies are reshaping how cast components are designed and produced