Understanding the many different grades/classes of gray iron material helps Acme Foundry build the best, highest quality and most cost-effective metal castings possible for every unique application.Gray iron materials used in the manufacturing of custom castings are generally cataloged by the minimum tensile strength of each unique metal formulation. These […] Read More
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Cast gray iron provides a number of unique material advantages which make it ideal for manufacturing various industrial products. Below we discuss some of the most common commercial and industrial uses for gray iron, along with the benefits that the material offers in each unique application.The Most Common Industrial Uses […] Read More
Gray iron casting is a terrific manufacturing method for many specific automotive parts and on-road vehicle components. For automotive manufacturers, gray iron’s mechanical properties offer a crucial property: damping characteristics which substantially reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). That means the material absorbs vibrations and eliminates them before they reach […] Read More
As a manufacturing material, gray cast iron offers a number of unique, highly advantageous physical and mechanical properties.To summarize the material benefits of gray cast iron: it offers outstanding thermal properties, damping characteristics, and compressive strength combined with ease of workability and machinability. Below, we discuss these advantages in more […] Read More
Gray cast iron is a ferrous alloy with relatively high levels of carbon and silicon elements. Its crystalline carbon chemical composition creates a graphite microstructure within the metal, giving the material its gray appearance and name.However, far beyond the color, gray iron’s unique composition gives the material some highly beneficial […] Read More
Casting services encompass a wide range of production processes common to many of today’s foundries. Below, we discuss what is commonly meant by custom casting services, as well as related manufacturing services such as coremaking and machined castings.Custom Casting Services and Other Foundry Manufacturing SolutionsCustom casting services by name generally […] Read More