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, resulting in castings with exceptional surface finish and 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.