Benefits
- Dimensional Stability results in
- Tighter tolerances that enhance the efficiency of the manufacturing and assembly processes
- Avoidance of interference
- Avoidance of failures
- Increases efficiency, ease and convenience of machining and assembly operations
Expert metallurgy and material selection results in
- Improved material performance in the field
- Ability to be consistent with the Brinell range for hardness
- Ability to control chemistries within tight tolerance ranges
- Improved ductility impact resistance, strength, yield and elongation properties
- Increases machinability
Austempered ductile iron provides
- Provides excellent wear properties
- Much better strength to weight ratio than aluminum
- The ability to match the light weight of aluminum
- Improved elongation, making it a great alternative to some steels
- High soundness or freedom from voids, shrinkage, and porosity, results in
- Enhanced part strength
- Improved mechanical properties
- Reduced or eliminated fluid leakage
Precision Control
- Maintain consistent tight tolerances allowing for more efficient manufacturing and assembly processes that produce consistent parts
Consistent weld quality with no variability.
