Ductile Iron Castings - Pacific Alloy Casting, Los Angeles, CaliforniaSpecification for Ductile Iron Castings - ASTM A-536Ductile iron is cast iron whose graphite is in the form of spherical nodules making it more flexible and elastic than other cast irons. These improvements to the mechanical properties allow DI to be used in a wider range of casting applications than standard gray iron. DI has also replaced steel castings in some applications providing a lower-cost alternative. An example is the DI crankshaft currently used in all but ultra-high performance automotive engines. Formerly the crankshaft was made from a costly steel casting. The high stress involved in this application did not permit the use of gray iron. The invention of DI and its superior strength was the perfect balance between a costly steel casting and low-strength gray iron for the crankshaft. If your company needs Ductile Iron Castings, call Pacific Alloy Casting Co. at 562-928-1387 or email sales@pacificalloy.com for a prompt quote. |
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It is difficult for a foundry to be "Green" because we use so much
electricity but we do try our best to use power efficiently. As part of
our efforts to reduce our "Carbon Footprint", we are partnering with
Power It Solutions and Southern California Edison to upgrade our
electrical management controls with the newest generation of demand
balancing equipment from Power It Solutions. Their system monitors and
balances all large electric motors and electric melting furnaces for
optimum production to reduce electrical demand peaks without curtailing
production.