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Ductile Iron - Heat treating vs Alloying
— April 10, 2018
When designing with ductile iron as an engineer you may notice that almost all ductile iron standards don’t specify a chemistry…
How to Heat Treat ASTM A532 – High Chrome White Iron
— January 16, 2018
Why Use Chrome White Iron ASTM A532, or high chrome white iron, has superior abrasion resistance. It is particularly…
Ductile Iron ASTM A536 Grade 60-40-18
— November 28, 2017
ASTM A536 60-40-18 is a nodular Iron with a mostly ferritic microstructure and mechanical properties comparable to low alloy…
An Oil Sands Success Story with ASTM A532
— October 17, 2017
High chrome white iron, or ASTM A532 has a number of myths attached to it, the least of which is that it is brittle. The…
Foundry Checklist
— September 13, 2017
In any business, relationships are key to success. The manufacturing industry is no different. This infographic offers tips to…
The Differences Between Ni-Hard and Chrome White Iron
— August 16, 2017
Ni-hard is also called ASTM A532 Class I Type A. This blog explores the differences between Ni-hard and ASTM A532 Class II and…
The Myths of Chrome White Iron - Brittleness
— July 25, 2017
There are a number of myths about chrome white iron. One of the most common is that high chrome white iron is too brittle for…
Austenitic Ductile Iron ASTM A439 Grade D2 58-30-8
— June 14, 2017
Austenitic ductile iron, also known as Ni-Resist, creates a stronger casting than ductile iron. Read our ASTM A439 Grade D2…
Patternless 3D Printed Mould - A Success Story
— May 17, 2017
Penticton Foundry solved a manufacturer’s delivery/supply chain issues. Read about how our patternless 3-D printed mould helped…
Top Five Design Mistakes in Ductile Iron Castings
— April 11, 2017
Avoid these design mistakes when designing ductile iron castings. Maximize your ASTM A536 casting performance.
Chrome White Iron Apron Feed Liner - A Success Story
— March 15, 2017
ASTM A532 high chrome white iron significantly outlasts AR plate. Read our apron feed liner success story.
Top 5 Design Mistakes in High Chrome White Iron Castings
— February 15, 2017
Avoid these mistakes when designing chrome white iron castings. Maximize your ASTM A532 casting performance with these tips.…
Austempered Ductile Iron ASTM A897 Grade 1 130–90-09
— January 25, 2017
Data sheet on austempered ductile iron ASTM A897 Grade 1 130–90–99. Get the facts on ADI today.
Why You Can’t Weld Chrome White Iron and What to Do About It
— January 10, 2017
There are a number of reasons why you cannot weld chrome white iron. This blog offers some viable alternatives to welding ASTM…
Advantages of the Casting Process Compared to the Fabrication Process
— November 23, 2016
The casting process offers a number of advantages over the custom metal fabrication process, including cost savings and better…
High Chrome White Iron Nut Sleeve Outlasts Alloy Steel 6 Times
— October 20, 2016
High chrome white iron, ASTM A532, offers superior abrasion resistance. Read about how high chrome white iron outlasted steel by…
Why Chrome White Iron Outperforms AR 400
— October 6, 2016
High chrome white iron ASTM A532 outperforms AR 400 for many applications. Read our blog to get the microstructure and…
Understanding Chrome White Iron
— September 22, 2016
Understanding the properties of high chrome white iron and its applications. Read our blog to find out more.
Understanding Ductile Iron
— August 24, 2016
Understanding the properties of ductile iron and its applications. Read our blog today to find out more.
ASTM A532 Class 1 Type A VS. ASTM A532 Class II Type D
— August 10, 2016
This chart, by Penticton Foundry, offers a comparison of two high chrome white irons, ASTM A532 Class I Type A and ASTM A532…