The most common casting materials mainly include the following types:
Cast iron: Cast iron is the most widely used material in the foundry industry. It has good casting properties, is easy to shape and has low cost. Cast iron is often used to make various furniture, mechanical parts, etc.
Cast steel: Cast steel has the characteristics of high strength, high hardness and wear resistance, and is often used to manufacture mechanical parts that need to withstand high loads, such as automobile engines and marine machinery.
Copper alloy: Copper alloy has good electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance, and is often used to manufacture electrical appliances, automobiles and motorcycles.
Zinc alloy: Zinc alloy is light, high-strength and easy to shape, and is often used to manufacture small precision parts, such as mobile phone cases and computer mice.
Aluminum alloy: Aluminum alloy has light weight, high strength and good corrosion resistance, and is widely used in automobiles, trains and various mechanical parts.
Cast copper: Cast copper materials are easy to process and wear-resistant, and are often used in the hydropower industry.
Cast aluminum: Aluminum has low density and good ductility, and is suitable for high-demand mechanical equipment such as aerospace.
The characteristics and application areas of these materials are as follows:
Cast iron: has good casting performance and wear resistance, and is often used to manufacture complex-shaped parts under heavy load.
Cast steel: high strength and good ductility, suitable for heavy machinery and high-voltage equipment.
Copper alloy: excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance, suitable for electrical appliances and precision instruments.
Zinc alloy: light and wear-resistant, suitable for small precision parts.
Aluminum alloy: light and high strength, suitable for vehicles and mechanical parts.
Cast copper: wear resistance and high air tightness, suitable for hydropower equipment.
Cast aluminum: low density and good ductility, suitable for aerospace equipment.
