Common Applications of Iron Casting
Gray Iron Applications One of the key characteristics of gray iron is its ability to resist wear even when lubrication supply is limited (e.g., the upper cylinder walls in engine blocks). Gray iron is used to make engine blocks and cylinder heads, manifolds, gas burners, gear blanks, enclosures, and housings. White Iron Applications The chilling […]
Hot Chamber Die Casting
Also known as gooseneck casting, the hot chamber die casting process is the most popular die casting process. It is optimal for working with lower melting point alloys such as zinc, magnesium, and lead. A holding pot is filled with metal and heated with hot chamber die casting until molten by an attached or built-in […]
