Carbon Steel Castings
Carbon steel castings are known for their high strength and durability, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, including heavy machinery, automotive parts, and industrial equipment.
Processing Techniques for Carbon Steel Castings
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Sand Casting:
- Sand casting is one of the most common methods for producing carbon steel castings. It involves creating a mold from sand and pouring molten metal into the mold. This method is versatile and can produce complex shapes.
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Investment Casting (Lost-Wax Casting):
- Investment casting is used for producing intricate and detailed parts. A wax pattern is created, coated with ceramic, and then melted out, leaving a mold that is filled with molten metal.
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Die Casting:
- Die casting is a high-pressure process that forces molten metal into a die cavity. This method is suitable for producing large quantities of precise and consistent parts.
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Continuous Casting:
- Continuous casting involves pouring molten metal into a moving mold, which solidifies as it moves. This method is efficient for producing long, continuous sections of material.
