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Rare Earth Elements
Extraction, markets, geopolitics, and applications of rare earth elements.
Metal Casting
Processes, materials, defects, and design for reliable castings.
Research & Technology
Digital simulation, additive manufacturing, automation, and new materials.
Industry Case Studies
How metal casting is applied in automotive, construction, oil and gas, and more.
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Latest articles
- Carburizing: Process Steps, Types, Case Depth, and Suitable Steels
ce of low-carbon steel, which is then quenched so the case becomes hard and wear-resistant while the core stays tough. This guide covers the process steps, case depth versus time, types of carburizing, suitable steels, and common problems. - Surface Hardening (Case Hardening): Methods, Comparison, and How to Choose
Surface hardening makes the outer layer of steel hard and wear-resistant while the core stays tough. This guide covers thermal and diffusion methods, how they compare, how to choose, and how case depth is measured. - Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC): Causes, Mechanism, Types, and Prevention
Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) is brittle cracking that occurs when a susceptible material is under tensile stress in a specific corrosive environment. This guide covers its causes, types, real-world failures, testing, and prevention. - Gray Cast Iron: Microstructure, Grades, Properties, and Uses
Brake rotors, engine blocks, and machine tool beds are made of gray cast iron. Learn its microstructure, grades, properties, and why this low-cost material is still used everywhere. - Aluminum Casting: Processes, Alloys, and Common Defects
Wheels, engine blocks, and gearbox housings are often made by aluminum casting. Learn the methods, casting alloys, process steps, and how to prevent common defects. - Aluminum Alloys: Series, Tempers, and Uses
Aluminum alloys are aluminum mixed with elements such as copper, manganese, magnesium, silicon, or zinc to raise its strength. They are grouped into series 1xxx to 7xxx for wrought products and three-digit series for castings.
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