From Molten Metal to Machine Parts: The CI Casting Journey
The lifecycle of a CI casting starts in the melting furnace and ends as a precision-engineered component. This journey involves pattern making, sand mold preparation, molten iron pouring, controlled cooling, fettling, machining, and quality inspection.
Each stage is critical. For example, even the design of the gating system in the mold influences the final integrity of the casting. Modern advancements like automated molding lines and real-time temperature monitoring have refined this age-old process into a precise, high-efficiency manufacturing practice.