Carbon Steel Investment Castings

There are several properties of carbon steel that make it a popular material for producing investment cast products. The material is cost-effective, readily available, strong, possesses good wear resistance, and is easily machined. For these reasons, several grades of carbon and low alloy steel are widely used. Are you looking for a partner who can manufacture carbon steel investment castings precisely to your specifications? Count on the experience and expertise of American Casting Company. Over the years we have produced a wide range of net-shape investment casting parts using low alloy and mild steel materials.

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Mechanical Properties of Mild and Low Alloy Steel Investment Casting

The below table depicts the mechanical properties of mild (low carbon) steel.

Mild (Low Carbon) Steel

AlloyHeat TreatmentUTS (kpsi)YS (kpsi)% ElongationHardnessAnnealed55---35Rb 80 Max ModifiedAnnealed85---15Rb 100 Max

The below table depicts the mechanical properties of low alloy carbon steel.

Low Alloy Steel

AlloyHeat TreatmentUTS (kpsi)YS (kpsi)% ElongationHardnessAs Cast65---25Rb 100 MaxHardened100---20Rc 25-As Cast75---20Rb 100 MaxHardened130---20Rc 23-As Cast85---20Rb 100 MaxHardened130---20Rc 20-As Cast85---20Rb 100 MaxHardened130---20Rc 20-48

Our Capabilities at a Glance for Carbon Steel Investment Castings

We are well equipped and experienced to produce carbon steel castings with tight tolerances and outstanding repeatability. Our Carbon steel casting capabilities are as follows:

• We use modern melting methods to produce carbon steel investment castings with consistent hardness and strength.
• We also perform secondary operations such as machining of critical surfaces and threaded holes and can provide anti-corrosion properties of the parts using surface treatments like plating or other coatings as required. Carbon steel cast parts are also commonly heat treated to improve their ductility, strength and other mechanical properties.
• Our team consists of experts who have extensive experience working with a wide range of carbon steels. Our investment casting manufacturing process is certified to AS and ISO .

Applications of Carbon Steel Investment Castings

As mentioned earlier, carbon steel investment castings are largely chosen for various applications in several industries. These include automotive, military, oil and gas, mining, and commercial to name a few. Example carbon steel castings are as follows:

• Cranks
• Handles
• Brackets
• Firearm components
• Housings
• Valves
• Gears
• Nozzles
• Bi-Pods
• Hinges

American Casting Advantages

Being a leading investment casting manufacturer, we aim for perfection in every component we make. Partnering with us offers you the following benefits:

• Production of high quality parts per your requirements with high dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
• Delivery of cost-effective parts with short lead times.
• Expert technical advice if needed.
• High level of customer service Always!

Manufacturing carbon, mild and low alloy steel investment castings is one of our core areas of expertise. We will ensure that the finished products meet all customer specifications as required. Would you like to know more about our carbon steel or any other low alloy steel investment casting services? Make a call right now, you will be directed to our experienced professionals who are ready to help.

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We are a well-known carbon steel investment casting manufacturer in China, providing professional carbon steel investment casting services to customers worldwide! If you need customized carbon steel castings, please contact us!

Besser Casting is China's premier steel foundry with a wide range of capabilities and technologies to perfectly meet customers' customized needs. Whether the client is a small business or a Fortune 500 company. We offer quality carbon steel casting products at an unbeatable value, delivered on time.

Top Carbon Steel Investment Foundries in the World

Cooperated with More Than 400 Customers

Compliant with EU standards, the preferred supplier for SMEs

Ningbo Bessel Foundry Co., Ltd. is a world-class modern steel casting enterprise with high integrity. We specialize in the production of carbon steel investment castings in a variety of materials. Our investment casting capabilities allow us to achieve tight tolerances on different dimensions, saving you money.

As a leading supplier of carbon steel investment castings, BESSER foundries can produce carbon steel castings in all carbon steel alloys. The grades of carbon steel castings commonly used by our company include AISI , AISI , AISI , AISI , AISI , etc.

Additionally, factors to consider when selecting a grade for a carbon steel casting project include the application as well as machinability, weldability, strength requirements, formability, and corrosion resistance. If you need help selecting the appropriate carbon steel alloy or other material for your investment casting project, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

 

 

How are Carbon Steel Investment Castings Made?

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Mold Development

We have state-of-the-art spectrometers to ensure the correct Mechanical Properties of metal alloys

Wax Pattern Making

Extrude medium-temperature wax into the mold with a wax injection machine to make a product wax model.

De-burring the Wax Pattern

Carry out a comprehensive inspection and trimming of the wax model to ensure that it meets the product standard.

Wax Pattern Tree Welding

According to the designed casting system, the wax patterns are welded to the wax rods

 

 

Shell Making

Make a shell on the surface of the wax model.

Baking Shells

Put into the roasting furnace to heat the shell.

Pouring

The molten steel is poured into the formed shell.

Cutting Down the Products

Cut the finished product with tools and process it

 

 

 

Our Representative Carbon Steel Materials

CARBON STEEL GRADE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION

mild

steel

(low carbon steel

) , strong and ductile, has good weldability properties

crimping, bending, swaging, worms, pins, gears, dowels, tool holders, machine parts, pinions, ratchets, etc.

suitable for surface hardening,

high carbon steel, hardened, and welded

hydraulic shafts, motor shafts, pump shafts, machinery parts

high carbon steel, has moderate hardness and strength, machineable, ductile

machinery parts, used in the tempered and quenched condition for strength

low carbon steel, suitable for induction hardening and flame

used for forged parts, links, gears, couplings, forged shafts and axles

has good strength, wear resistance, high carbon steel

forged couplings and crankshafts

low carbon steel, can be forged satisfactorily, most common shafting steel

induction hardening applications, medium strength parts, shafts for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders

high carbon steel, readily welded and machined

forged shafts and gears

standard grade carbon steel

used for forged applications

high carbon steel, has high tensile strength, heat treatable

blades and cutlery

low carbon steel, a higher-strength alloy than A36 and , has improved ductility

used for parts requiring mechanical properties obtained by heat treating

11L14

high carbon steel, has enhanced machinability, stronger than

used for forged applications

12L14

high carbon steel, has enhanced machinability, stronger than

screw machines, couplings, inserts, bushings, and hydraulic hose fittings

 

Carbon Steel Investment Castings Services for Your Project

 

Investment Casting Services

Selecting the correct manufacturing method for your product order is critical. Lost wax investment casting is the right choice when you need high precision, complex parts.

This method proves to be cost-effective as it requires fewer separate processes, saving both time and money during production. Moreover, the resulting parts boast smooth surfaces that replicate the mold's texture precisely, minimizing the occurrence of defects and enhancing overall quality.

Machining Services

Our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment allow us to offer our clients comprehensive machining services including milling, turning, boring, grinding, drilling, wire cutting, and more. With ongoing investment, today Besser is equipped with 14 first-class high-precision 4-axial CNC machining centers, CNC gantry milling & boring machine, CNC horizontal & vertical lathes, CNC honing machine, and CNC deep-hole internal grinders as well as many other conventional equipment.

 

Surface Treatment Services

We offer various types of surface treatments to enhance the performance, wear resistance and service life of the metal components we produce.

&#; Shot blasting

&#; Sand blasting

&#; Vibration grinding

&#; Electro-galvanizing

&#; Pickling and passivation

&#; Electropolishing

&#; Phosphating treatment

&#; Blackening treatment

&#; Brush polishing

&#; Mirror polishing

If you want to learn more, please visit our website Yitai.

 

Carbon Steel Investment Casting Products We Have Made for Our Customers

Besser handles each job with an optimal process to achieve the lowest cost, best quality, and highest efficiency.

 

 

 

See How We Guarantee Your Product Quality

Chemical Composition

We have state-of-the-art spectrometers to ensure the correct Mechanical Properties of metal alloys

Dimension Tolerance

Our engineers use instrument (coordinate measuring machine) inspection to help you inspect your parts better.

Mechanical Properties

Castings are subjected to various mechanical tests such as hardness testing, tensile testing, and load testing.

Casting Defects

Check for all surface problems, including surface defects such as scale, cracks, pores, shrinkage cavities, and air bubbles.

 

 

 

To Provide Our Customers with the Best Carbon Steel Investment Castings Solutions

 

About Besser

World-Class Carbon Steel Casting Foundry

Besser was established in and has about 200 professional and technical personnel. We have obtained have obtained IATF: and ISO: certifications. Besser has a machine shop for secondary operations. The tolerances of metal castings can be tightly controlled. Today, Besser has become a leading casting brand in China's investment casting industry.

 

Start A Cast Carbon Steel Project With Besser Foundry

At Besser, we can help you find the right alloy for your carbon steel investment casting requirements using our on-site spectrometers. We can also fabricate custom stainless steel investment castings to your exact design specifications. For parts from 30 grams to 200 kg or more, we offer tight tolerances and consistent part repeatability.

If you would like to learn more about our carbon steel investment casting services and receive a free quote for your upcoming project, please contact our stainless steel foundry today.

 

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FAQ of Carbon Steel Investment Castings

 

1. What are the characteristics of carbon steel investment castings?

Carbon steel investment castings are characterized by their high carbon content, which provides a high-strength, ductile steel suitable for use under high-pressure conditions. Carbon steel can withstand high stress and is therefore ideal for mechanical and structural applications. It is softer than other steels, has lower tensile strength, and is not suitable for heat treatment. Carbon steel castings are commonly used in automotive and construction applications, including fasteners, bolts, shafts, rods, pins, components, and more.

Low and medium carbon alloy steels contain varying amounts of nickel, chromium or molybdenum to improve their durability and toughness as well as corrosion resistance.

2: What metal products can carbon steel investment casting services produce?

As mentioned earlier, carbon steel investment castings are largely chosen for various applications in several industries. These include automotive, military, oil and gas, mining, and commercial to name a few. Example carbon steel castings are as follows:

• Cranks

• Handles

• Brackets

• Firearm components

• Housings

• Valves

• Gears

• Nozzles

• Bi-Pods

• Hinges

3: Is the carbon steel investment casting process expensive?

The technique is more complex than other casting processes, requiring extensive preparation and specialized equipment. Therefore, the upfront cost of investment casting can be more expensive than sand casting or die casting. But the unit production cost decreases with the increase of order quantity.

4: What is the process of carbon steel investment casting?

1. Create wax pattern: A pattern that replicates the finished part geometry is made using one of two primary methods:

2. Wax Assembly: Next, the wax patterns are assembled onto runners and into a finished tree which is ready to be dipped.

3. Slurry Coating: The assembly is then dipped into a high-grade ceramic slurry to build a ceramic shell around the wax tree.

4. Stuccoing: After the slurry coating is done, particles of sand are dropped onto the surface of the wet tree assembly. This helps to thicken and strengthen the layer of coating on the wax assembly surface.

5. Repeat Steps 5 and 6: Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the assembly achieves the desired shell thickness. The assembly is then allowed to set and dry.

6. Dewaxing: The wax inside the newly built shell is now removed. Dewaxing is done using a steam-dewaxing autoclave or flash fire furnace.

7. Casting: Now the desired molten metal is poured into the pre-heated mold cavity.

8. Cooling: The mold then sits to allow the molten metal to cool and solidify which then becomes the final casting.

9. Shell Removal: The shell material is then removed through processes hammer knockout, vibration, and steel grit blasting.

10. Cut Off: The finished parts are then cut free from the gating and runner system.

11. Finishing: Various finishing techniques are then employed including grinding, sand blasting and coating to achieve the final surface needed.

12. Testing: Once the finishing operations are done, the parts are inspected for surface and sub-surface defects. Visual and fluorescent penetrant inspection is done for surfaces and X-ray is employed for sub-surface defect identification.

5: How long does it take for carbon steel castings to be produced?

At its core, the investment casting process is simple: create a model, form a mold, and pour the metal. At most traditional precision metal foundries, you then wait anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks or more to get your part.

6: How much do carbon steel castings cost?

Generally speaking, our platform must consider several factors before generating a quotation, including the size of the part, the complexity of the mold, the number of castings, materials, post-processing requirements, etc.