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What Is Carbon steel?
Carbon steel is one of main materials in steel casting industry. According to the carbon contents, carbon steels are classified as three types:
Low-carbon steels(< 0.20% C): A range of tensile properties are provided by heat treatment, and may be hardened to provide high surface hardness with abrasion resistance and good core ductility.
Medium-carbon steels(0.20 to 0.50% C): This grade makes it more durable, pliable and stronger. A range of tensile strengths are possible, with good ductility and impact resistance, easy to for secondary machining in a softened state.
High-carbon steels(> 0.50% C): High strength, good shape memory, is a particularly good option for spring manufacturers. This alloy steel for high strength applications is subject to wear and abrasion and is also suitable for heavy duty applications.
Low-alloy steels contain specified amounts of chromium, nickel or molybdenum to the carbon to enhance harden-ability and toughness. Low-alloy steels are most commonly used for components in the oil and gas, and pump and valve industries, but are also suitable for military vehicles and earth-moving and construction equipment. Common elements added carbon steels are Nickel (Ni), Chromium (Cr) and Molybdenum (Mo). Nickel is added to resist corrosion and provide strength, stability and toughness. Chromium is added to resist wear and corrosion and help the steel to increase strength and harden-ability. Molybdenum is added to withstand temperatures and elevate the strength and harden-ability of the steel.
Carbon steel casting parts and alloy steel casting parts could be produced either by Water Glass Investment Casting or Silica Sol Investment Casting.
Water Glass Investment Casting: carbon steel castings with tolerance CT7-CT8. Most of carbon steel castings use water glass casting process for its low cost.
Silica Sol Investment Casting: It is a lost wax casting method. This casting process can control carbon steel castings within tolerance CT5-6. Better surface finish.
