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Continuous Cast with MetSource
Continuous Casting Size Capabilities:
Solids: 0.5” to 9” OD and lengths up to 144”
Tubes: 1.125” to 9” OD and lengths up to 144”
Rectangles: 4” x 15” and lengths up to 384” or more
Tolerances range from 0.020” – 0.125” depending on shape and size as-cast
Surface Finish: 200 – 400 RMS as-cast
Continuous Casting Process Description:
Continuous casting is a process that delivers cast product in a near net shape reducing machining cost. Premium quality continuous cast bars and shapes are straight, true and concentric to keep your high speed bar machining centers running. Many non-traditional shapes are also available.
In the continuous casting process, molten metal is poured through a die of the desired outside profile. If an inner shape is also desired, the material may flow around a mandrel to create that profile. As the material flows through the water cooled die, sufficient heat is extracted to solidify an outer shell. As the shape continues to solidify, the material is drawn continuously through pull rolls.
When to use Continuous Castings:
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Solid bars or tubes requiring further machining
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When shape or profile can be cast in to reduce machining cost
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Variety of volume, including small usage
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When high quality starting material required that is straight, true and concentric
Typical Continuous Casting Products:
Aerospace landing gear bushings and sleeves
Hydro Dam chain linkage for gate operations
Marine ship pipe supports for propulsion systems
Near Net shape Parts for De-Icing Airplanes
Bearium® metal for bushings and cryogenic applications
Gear blanks, Bushings, Bearings and Cylinders
Materials:
Non Ferrous
Aluminum Bronze C95200, C95300, C95400, C95900
Nickel Aluminum Bronze AMS 4880, AMS 4881, C95500, C95800
Gear and Bearing Bronze C83600, C90700, C90300, C90800, C91600, C91700, C92200, C92300, C93700, C93800, AGMA CL A &B, Navy M, Navy G
Manganese Bronze C86300, C86400
Bearium® Bronze Bearium® B-4, Bearium® B-8, Bearium® B-10, Bearium® B-11
Bearium® is a registered trademark of MetalTek International
Quality Standards:
ISO 9001:2015 (QMS)
AS9100D (Aerospace) (QMS)
Additional Services:
Conversion Assistance
Do you have a complicated machined hog-out or fabrication that may lend itself to converting to an investment casting? Give a MetSource Engineer a call to discuss the ability to investment cast your product to improve Quality, Cost and / or Lead-time.
Material Process Selection
Do you have a part design but want a Solutions expert to advise optimal process to produce your part? Subtle changes in part design can optimize process manufacturability to reduce cost, increase part quality and / or increase throughput.
Metallurgical Assistance
Do you want to speak to a Metallurgist regarding a part and environment to help with material selection? Alloy selection can greatly affect overall cost and part manufacturability.
On-Site Visit and / or Phone Consultation
Do you wish to have a MetSource Engineer call or visit you to discuss a particular application?
Picture shows several different shape profiles possible with the continuous cast method. Please contact us for a consultation on your specific requirements.