Dandong Foundry Blog

1. Advantages and Disadvantages of Casting Processes - on Dec. 08, 2023
   There are various types of casting processes. They have their own benefits and disadvantages.

2. How to Reduce Casting Defects on the Raw Casting Parts? - on Dec. 06, 2023
   When machining the raw casting parts, some casting defects will be found, such as shrinkage, sand holes, segregation and other various defects.

3. Cast Iron Pillow Block Bearing Housing Supplier in China - on Dec. 04, 2023
   Pillow block housings typically have two bolt holes for mounting to a support surface with threaded fasteners.

4. Brief Introduction to Some Cast Iron Materials - on Dec. 01, 2023
   Let us briefly introduce Gray iron, Ductile iron, Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI), High-alloy iron and White irons.

5. Sand Casting Finishing and Treatments - on Nov. 29, 2023
   The followings are some common surface finishing and treatments to sand casings. Some works could be completed in metal foundries, some may need to be entrusted to professional workshops.

6. The Causes and Prevention of Casting Shape Defects - on Nov. 27, 2023
   The common casting shape defects include mismatch and flash. The could be solved or improved by mold modification.

7. How to Prevent Casting Metallurgical Defects? - on Nov. 24, 2023
   Metallurgical defects show up when there are problems in the metal of a casting. The common metallurgical defects are slag inclusion, hot tears and hot spots.

8. How to Prevent Pouring Metal Defects? - on Nov. 22, 2023
   The cold shot, cold shut and misruns are the normal pouring metal defects. They are very harmful to the material quality.

9. How to Prevent Mold Material Casting Defects - on Nov. 20, 2023
   The normal mold material defects include cuts and washes, mold swells, mold drops, metal runout, sand fusion, metal penetration and rat tails.

10. How to Prevent Shrinkage Casting Defects? - on Nov. 17, 2023
    Shrinkage defects are very harmful for iron and steel castings. Let us discuss how to prevent shrinkage defects during production.

11. How to Prevent Gas Porosity Casting Defect? - on Nov. 15, 2023
    For metal castings, the gas porosity defects are very common, such as pinholes, blowhole and open holes.

12. Choosing Steel and Iron Industrial Wheels - on Nov. 13, 2023
    The right heavy-duty wheels are crucial to the smooth operation of any industrial application. Material is a key consideration in wheel selection.

13. Cast Steel Mechanical Properties Testing Methods - on Nov. 10, 2023
    A variety of mechanical properties can be achieved for carbon and alloy steel castings by altering the composition and heat treatments of cast steels.

14. Inspection Methods for Cast Steel Casting Parts - on Nov. 08, 2023
    Steel castings are often subject to inspections to verify specific physical properties such as dimensional accuracy, cast surface finish condition, and internal soundness.

15. How to Choose a Good Forklift Counterweight? - on Nov. 06, 2023
    Many different types of forklifts, fork trucks and lift trucks are used for material handling. While lifting and transporting heavy loads, forklifts need additional weight to secure the counterbalance.

16. Advantages of Cast Iron Counterweights Compare to Concrete Counterweights - on Nov. 03, 2023
    Counterweights are typically made by metals. The cast iron counterweights and concrete counterweights are the most often used.

17. GG20 Grey Cast Iron Counterweight for Excavator - on Nov. 01, 2023
    Counter weight is an integral object with a range of applications in constructional, agricultural, industrial areas.