What Is The Function Of Gray Iron Casting?

Gray iron castings are a type of cast iron material characterized mainly by flake graphite, named after its gray fracture surface. This material is composed of elements such as iron, carbon, and silicon, and is one of the most widely used types of cast iron in industry.

It occupies an important position in the manufacturing of heavy mechanical components such as engine cylinders, brake discs, machine tool beds, and pipelines.

The main reason for choosing gray iron castings

Firstly, good casting performance, that is, gray cast iron has good fluidity and is suitable for casting complex shaped molds, reducing processing difficulty.

Secondly, the raw materials and manufacturing costs of gray cast iron are lower than other metals such as stainless steel or ductile iron.

Thirdly, gray cast iron has excellent shock absorption capability and the effective shock absorption capability provided by graphite structure, which can be used as a mechanical bed or component that frequently vibrates.

Fourthly, it has good machinability, easy cutting, and can achieve efficient machining and precision control.

Fifth, it has strong wear resistance and a high surface hardness of gray cast iron, which is suitable for withstanding friction conditions.

Gray iron has good casting performance, good vibration damping, good wear resistance, excellent cutting performance, and low notch sensitivity. Our factory provides services such as Chinese Shell sand casting, water glass casting, and silica sol investment casting. We have gained recognition from everyone for our high-quality, reasonable prices, and comprehensive services.