Iron castings can be made in many ways, but sand-casting is the most common. First, a pattern of the required shape (slightly enlarged to allow for shrinkage) is made in wood, metal, or plastic. It is then placed in a two-piece molding box and firmly packed in sand that is held together by a bonding […]
Making iron castings involves two main sub-processes, one that deals with preparation of liquid metal, with the right proportion of alloying elements dissolved into it; and another that converts this liquid back to solid in the shape and size defined by the molds. The cost of making a casting is determined primarily by the metallic […]
The global iron casting market size is expected to reach USD 136.55 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2021 to 2028. The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the iron casting demand, which has hindered market growth. […]