Entries by Yide Casting

The Difference between Pig Iron and Wrought Iron

Pig iron usually refers to an iron alloy with a carbon content of 2% to 4.3%, also known as cast iron. In addition to carbon, pig iron also contains silicon, manganese, and small amounts of sulfur and phosphorus. Pig iron cannot be forged, but it can be cast. According to the different forms of carbon, […]

Cast Iron Gear Castings

Cast Iron Gear Castings Cast iron materials have many applications, one of which is very common is the manufacture of open transmission gears. Gray cast iron has graphite material, which can play a certain lubricating effect during work and greatly reduce friction. At the same time, gray cast iron has low cost and good processing […]

Gray Iron Material Grades Choosing Guide

This guide will help gray cast iron buyers understand how to select the appropriate gray cast iron material grades for their casting products. 1. Which grey cast iron grades can you choose? The table below shows all gray iron material grades in each country. So, if you are American, then you can choose No. 20, […]