Major Cast Metals – Characteristics & Applications

Source : Metal Casting India

Although a variety of metals are used in metal casting, the major ones are Grey Iron, Ductile Iron, Aluminum, Steel and Copper Base. These cast metals are listed below, with their percentage usage, characteristics and applications - 

Grey Iron 

• Use – 54%
• Characteristics – Heat resistance, damping, economical, low shrinkage and high fluidity.
• Applications - Automobile cylinder block, clutch plate, brake drum, housings and machine tool beds.
  

Ductile Iron

• Use – 54%
• Characteristics – Strength, wear & shock resistance, machinability and dimensional stability.
• Applications - Crank shafts, cam shafts, valves, brackets, rollers and differential housing.

Aluminum

• Use – 12%
• Characteristics – Strength to weight ration & corrosion resistance.
• Applications – Oil & fuel pumps, automobile pistons, clutch housings and connecting rods.

Steel 

• Use – 9%
• Characteristics – Machinability, weldability and strength.
• Applications – Machine parts, valves and gears.

Copper Base

• Use – 2%
• Characteristics – Corrosion resistance and high ductility.
• Applications – Valves, marine impellers and hydraulic pump parts.

Varun Metal Foundry is the leading manufacturer of C.I. Casting, Gray C.I. Casting,Close Gray C.I. Casting, and Graded C.I. Casting. Its workforce including administrative staff and engineering staff, Varun Metal Foundry manufactures cast iron of various grades confirming to national and international standard suitable for high temperature and pressure application as per drawings, patterns and samples. 
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Posted By : Graded C.I.Casting