Wood Mold Sand Casting manufacture High Chromium Cast Iron Parts
Wood Mold Sand Casting produces high quality High chrome cast iron products
Composition: Cr 26%, C 2.7%, Si 1.5%, Mn 1.0%, Ni 0.7%, P 0.07%, S 0.04%, Fe Balance
Hardness (BHN): 600-650
Tensile Strength (MPa): 700-800
Compressive Strength (MPa): 2000-2500
Elongation (%): <1
Density (g/cm3): 7.0-7.5
Melting Point: 1350-1400°C
Heat Conductivity (W/mK): 15-18
Thermal Expansion Coefficient (µm/m/°C): 12-14
Specific Heat Capacity (J/g/°C): 0.4-0.5
Wear Resistance: Excellent
Corrosion Resistance: Good to acids, bases, and salt water
Magnetic Permeability: 1.5-1.8
Applications
- Roller bearings
- Pump housings
- Chemical process equipment
- Abrasive wear liners
- Grinding media
Advantages of Wood Mold Sand Casting
1. High Precision and Detail: Wood molds allow for intricate designs and precise dimensions, producing castings with good surface finish and dimensional accuracy.
2. Flexibility and Versatility: Wood molds can be easily modified or repaired, making them suitable for prototype production and short-run castings.
3. Lower Production Costs: Compared to metal molds, wood molds are less expensive to manufacture, reducing overall production costs.
4. Environmental Sustainability: Wood is a renewable resource, making wood mold sand casting an environmentally friendly process.
5. Permeability: Wood molds have excellent permeability, allowing gases to escape during casting, reducing porosity and imperfections.
6. Surface Finish: Wood molds usually have a better surface finish than vanishing molds.
7. Ease of Handling: Wood molds are lightweight and easy to transport and manipulate, reducing operating costs.
8. Customizable: Wood molds can be tailored to specific casting requirements, allowing for the production of customized components.
9. Small to Medium Batch Sizes: Wood mold sand casting is ideal for producing small to medium batch sizes, making it suitable for both prototyping and low-volume production.