Stainless Steel (UNS S) Metal Castings and Cast Stock
Description
Stainless Steel (UNS S) Metal Castings and Cast Stock are products made from a form of low-carbon steel that includes a minimum of 10% chromium. This composition results in the formation of a chromium-oxide film, which provides the metal with its unique corrosion-resistant properties. These castings are known for their high formability, allowing for the production of components with accurate dimensions, complex structures, and a good surface finish.
Working Principle
The working principle of stainless steel castings involves the use of chromium to form a protective oxide layer on the surface of the metal. This layer is self-healing in the presence of oxygen, which makes the material highly resistant to corrosion. The casting process allows for the creation of intricate shapes and designs with tight tolerances and superior surface finishes. The ability to withstand high temperatures and resist oxidation makes these castings particularly useful in environments where durability and longevity are critical.
Applications
Stainless steel investment castings are used in a wide variety of applications due to their desirable properties. In the food processing industry, they are used for components such as food storage containers, coffee machine parts, and metal grinders. In marine applications, their resistance to corrosion, heat, and abrasion makes them suitable for various components. The automotive industry uses these castings for parts like grills, trims, converters, and exhaust systems. In the medical field, they are essential for manufacturing dental and surgical tools, operating room equipment, and implantable components.
Advantages over other Metal Castings and Cast Stock
Stainless steel castings offer several advantages over other metal castings. They provide high levels of corrosion resistance and heat resistance, which are crucial for many industrial applications. The precision tolerances and high level of detail achievable with stainless steel castings reduce the need for additional machining. The ability to produce complicated shapes and maintain tight tolerance levels makes them ideal for complex components. Additionally, the superior surface finish and size flexibility further enhance their appeal in various industries.
Limitations
One of the limitations of stainless steel castings is their high melting point, which can make them difficult to machine. This characteristic may lead to increased production costs and time. Additionally, while they offer excellent corrosion resistance, they may not be suitable for environments with extremely aggressive chemical exposure without additional protective measures.
Considerations
When considering stainless steel castings, it is important to evaluate the initial costs, which can be higher due to the complexity of the casting process and the material's properties. Operating expenses may also be elevated due to the need for specialized equipment and techniques. However, the durability and low maintenance requirements can offset these costs over time. Accuracy in casting is a significant advantage, reducing the need for post-production modifications. Replacement and maintenance costs are generally lower due to the material's longevity and resistance to wear and corrosion.
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum. Process: machining. Application: automobile spare part. Surface treatment: natural anodizing. Produce challenge: Material Aluminum affects by temperature during process and usage, this required stable process environment, and suitable allowance should be release. Service... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: A380 Aluminum. Process: die casting. Application: automobile spare part. Surface treatment: black anodizing. Produce challenge: This product does not need further machining, die casting process can meet final dimension requirement. So design of pattern is very crucial, such as the position... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: 20CrMnTi. Process: Forging, gear shaping and finishing machining. Application: automobile spare part. Surface treatment: nitriding. Hardness: 58-62 HRC. Service Advantages From Raymond Machinery Co.,Ltd: · One-Stop Service: From casting to precision machining, we offer a complete... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Ductile Iron. Cast Process: Sand Casting. Surface Treatment: Dacromet. Machining tolerance: 0,+0.04mm. Application: Bearing. Service Advantages From Raymond Machinery Co.,Ltd: · One-Stop Service: From casting to precision machining, we offer a complete service package that reduces... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: 20CrMnTi. Process: machining from steel bar. Application: Automobile spare parts. Surface treatment: oxidizing blackening. Produce challenge: After gear shaping, further machining is required, meanwhile machining tolerance is very tight. Service Advantages From Raymond Machinery Co.,Ltd:... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Cast Steel. Cast Process: Precision Casting. Heat Treatment: Normalizing. Surface Treatment: Hot-dip Galvanizing. Service Advantages From Raymond Machinery Co.,Ltd: · One-Stop Service: From casting to precision machining, we offer a complete service package that reduces production... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Gray Iron. Cast Process: Sand Casting. Surface Treatment: Dacromet. Application: Bearing. Service Advantages From Raymond Machinery Co.,Ltd: · One-Stop Service: From casting to precision machining, we offer a complete service package that reduces production costs, shortens production... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High Chrome Cast Iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty
from Raymond Machinery Co., Ltd.
Material: Carbon Steel; Alloy Steel; Stainless Steel; Manganese Steel; Tool Steel; Heat Resistant Steel;. Gray Iron; Ductile Iron; High chrome cast iron; White Iron; Malleable Cast Iron. Cast Process: Precision Casting; Silica sol Casting; Lost Foam Casting;. Sand Casting; Compound Foundry Process;... [See More]
- Ferrous / Iron Based: CarbonSteel; AlloySteel; Stainless; ToolSteel; CastIron; CastSteel
- Nonferrous: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR)
- Type: Metal; Ferrous / Iron Based
- Specialty / Other Types: Specialty