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22nd January, 2025

Which Metals Work Best for Investment Casting?

Investment casting, also known as lost-wax casting, is a manufacturing process prized for its precision, ability to create intricate designs, and excellent surface finishes. However, selecting the right metal for investment casting is crucial to achieving the desired mechanical properties and functionality of the final product. In this blog, we’ll explore the metals commonly used in investment casting, their advantages, and how to choose the best material for specific applications.
21st January, 2025

Metal Casting Process Explained

Metal casting is an ancient manufacturing process that has evolved significantly over the centuries. Today, it remains one of the most important techniques used in producing a wide range of metal products, from small precision components to large industrial parts. In this blog, we will explore the key aspects of metal casting, from its history to the different types of casting methods, how the process works, and its various applications. Whether you’re an industry professional or someone curious about the technology behind the products you use every day, this guide will give you an in-depth understanding of the metal casting process.
6th January, 2025

Characteristics of Lost Foam Casting

This focuses on the application of lost foam casting in the production of complex structure castings. It explains how techniques such as piecewise pattern making and bonding and core omission achieve efficient production. Through examples, it illustrates its advantages in manufacturing the frame structures of large mechanical equipment, engine blocks, etc., enhancing enterprises' understanding of its ability to produce complex castings.
2nd January, 2025

Metal Casting for the Construction Industry

Metal casting has been a cornerstone of the construction industry for centuries, offering unparalleled versatility, durability, and cost efficiency. From foundational structural components to intricate decorative elements, casting processes provide the means to create custom solutions that meet the complex needs of modern construction projects. This blog explores the role of metal casting in the construction industry, focusing on its applications, materials, and advantages.
30th December, 2024

Trends That Are Transforming the Metal Casting Industry

The metal casting industry, a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, is undergoing transformative changes driven by technological advancements, sustainability efforts, and evolving market demands. These trends are shaping how foundries operate, optimize processes, and meet the needs of diverse industries. In this article, we explore the key trends redefining the metal casting industry and their impact on production, efficiency, and innovation.
27th December, 2024

Surface Elements of Machined Metal Parts

This article discusses the importance of surface accuracy of metal parts in the machining process. The article analyzes the influence of spindle rotation error, guideway error and transmission chain error on the surface quality of metal machining parts, and puts forward corresponding control measures to ensure that the surface of metal machining parts is free of scratches and abrasions, and meets the processing requirements of precision mechanical parts
27th December, 2024

Things You Should Know About Metal Casting

Metal casting is a fundamental manufacturing process that has been instrumental in shaping industries for centuries. By pouring molten metal into molds to create complex shapes, it serves as the backbone for producing a vast array of components used in automotive, aerospace, construction, and more. Understanding the intricacies of metal casting is essential for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
26th December, 2024

Ferrous Sand Castings for Agricultural Equipment

Agricultural equipment requires robust, reliable components to withstand the rigorous demands of modern farming. Ferrous sand castings, made from materials like iron and steel, offer unmatched durability and performance, making them a go-to choice for agricultural machinery. This blog delves into the advantages of ferrous sand castings, their applications, and the manufacturing process that makes them an industry staple.
26th December, 2024

How Aluminum Castings Are Transforming Agricultural Machinery

Agricultural machinery is the backbone of modern farming, and the materials used to manufacture these machines play a critical role in their performance and durability. Among these materials, aluminum castings have emerged as a game-changer. Known for their lightweight properties, corrosion resistance, and strength, aluminum castings are transforming the agricultural machinery industry. This blog explores the advantages, applications, and materials behind aluminum castings in agriculture.
23rd December, 2024

The Role of EATHU in Advancing Lost Foam Casting Technology

This paper discusses the Lost Foam Casting process in depth, explaining its principles and advantages in the production of complex structures, thin-walled, large, wear and corrosion resistant and high precision castings. EATHU's technical expertise and contributions in various fields are introduced in detail, including application cases in automotive, aerospace, instrumentation and other industries, demonstrating its excellent performance in process optimization, material development and quality control, and reflecting the importance of Lost Foam Casting to the modern manufacturing industry and its potential for future development.
23rd December, 2024

Low-Temperature Ductile Iron: A Comprehensive Guide

Low-temperature ductile iron is a remarkable material with a wide range of superior properties. It exhibits excellent low-temperature toughness, making it ideal for cold environments. Its abrasion and corrosion resistance are top-notch, suitable for harsh industrial conditions. The material also has good thermal conductivity, machinability, and damping capacity. Moreover, it is recyclable, aligning with sustainable development. This article explores these advantages in detail, highlighting its applications and the impact it has on various industries, from enhancing equipment performance to reducing environmental footprint.
20th December, 2024

Investment Casting in Agricultural Machinery Parts Industry

Investment casting, also known as precision casting, has proven to be a valuable manufacturing technique for producing complex and highly durable components. In the agricultural machinery industry, where reliability and precision are essential, investment casting offers significant advantages. From enhancing the performance of machinery to improving the durability of parts, this method continues to play a key role in the production of agricultural equipment. This blog will explore the benefits and processes of investment casting, focusing on its application in the agricultural machinery parts industry.
19th December, 2024

Casting White Pattern Process

Display in detail the characteristics and application scenarios of different methods of the casting white pattern process, providing references for practitioners in the foundry industry.
18th December, 2024

How to Improve the Hardness of Gray Iron Castings

Gray iron castings are widely used in industries such as automotive, machinery, and construction due to their excellent machinability, vibration damping properties, and cost-effectiveness. However, achieving the desired hardness in gray iron castings is crucial for applications requiring high wear resistance and strength. This guide explores the key factors influencing the hardness of gray iron castings, along with methods to improve it through careful control of materials, casting processes, and post-processing techniques.
17th December, 2024

EATHU Metal Casting Foundry Tour

EATHU's metal casting foundry stands as a beacon of innovation and precision in the field of metal casting and machining. As a leading B2B OEM service provider, EATHU specializes in producing high-quality auto parts and mechanical components, ensuring reliability and durability for industries worldwide. This foundry tour provides an in-depth look at the processes, technologies, and expertise behind EATHU’s success, from casting production to machining and finishing.
17th December, 2024

Optimizing Machine Tool Casting Process

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the machine tool casting casting process, covering the multi-step process from metal melting, casting, cooling and solidification to finishing, and elaborates on the key points of each process, including the key role of process parameters, the importance of the quality of the casting mold and liquid metal, and analyzes the advantages of machine tool castings such as good vibration damping, high-temperature resistance, and good process performance, etc. At the same time, it also introduces the excellent contributions of EATHU in the application of environmental protection technology, optimization of process parameters, material research and development, supply and quality assurance system. At the same time, it introduces EATHU's excellent contribution in the application of environmental protection technology, optimization of process parameters, material research and development, and quality assurance system, which provides a comprehensive technical reference and industry development example for machine tool castings manufacturing.
13th December, 2024

Complete Guide to Mechanical Parts Casting

The casting process is a cornerstone of manufacturing, particularly in the automotive and machinery industries. It plays a critical role in producing robust, durable, and precise mechanical parts. In this guide, we will explore the fundamentals of mechanical parts casting, including its definition, working mechanism, types, casting materials, and applications.
13th December, 2024

Valve Casting Surface Treatment

Explore the dry and wet surface treatment processes of valve castings, understand their principles, advantages, and drawbacks. Discover EATHU's technical edge in this field.
9th December, 2024

Flanged Butterfly Valve 101

This article centers on flanged butterfly valves. It outlines their wide usage in numerous industries, analyzes structural and performance aspects. EATHU's valves are spotlighted for advanced manufacturing, quality control, customization, and after-sales. Valuable for fluid control knowledge and valve selection.
6th December, 2024

Complete Guide to Gate Valves

Gate valves are one of the most widely used components in industrial fluid control systems. Known for their simplicity and durability, these valves are essential in a range of industries, from water treatment to oil and gas. This guide explores everything you need to know about gate valves, including their definition, working mechanism, types, casting materials, and applications.
6th December, 2024

Flanged Butterfly Valves：101

This article takes a detailed look at flanged butterfly valves. It examines their structures and functionalities. Moreover, it showcases the competitive advantages of EATHU's valves, providing valuable insights for engineers, technicians, and those involved in industrial fluid control systems.
3rd December, 2024

Complete Guide to Ball Valves

Ball valves are essential components in various industrial applications, providing reliable, quick, and efficient control of fluid and gas flow. These valves are widely used due to their simplicity, durability, and excellent performance in regulating the flow. In this guide, we'll take a deep dive into the fundamentals of ball valves, including their definition, working mechanism, types, materials, and common applications.
3rd December, 2024

EATHU Cast Steel Parts

EATHU is a leading provider of cast steel parts with outstanding quality and performance. Their products serve multiple industries and are supported by advanced technology and reliable service.
29th November, 2024

Mastering Resin Sand Casting Process

This article zeroes in on resin sand casting, analyzing the impact of sand temperature on hardening and corresponding temperature control methods, deciphering the management of curing agent dosage and acid value, and stating the special requirements for molds, which helps to enhance the quality of castings. It also recommends EATHU Foundry, which, with its professionalism and commitment to quality, offers reliable casting solutions.
27th November, 2024

Complete Guide to Check Valves

Check valves are essential components in many systems, serving critical functions in pump outlets, pipelines, and compressors to safeguard equipment by preventing fluid backflow. These valves operate based on the pressure difference between the inlet and outlet, effectively blocking reverse flow. Additionally, fast-acting check valves help prevent water hammering caused by pressure fluctuations and vibrations.
27th November, 2024

Exploring the mysteries of investment casting shell making process

=The investment casting shell manufacturing process consists of several key steps and specific materials. From die set treatment to shell baking, each step is closely intertwined and affects the quality of castings. Understanding the process, material properties and precautions is of great significance to precision casting, and helps to improve production efficiency and product quality in related industries.
21st November, 2024

Ultimate Guide to Brake Caliper Casting

Brake caliper casting is a critical process in the manufacturing of automotive braking systems. The brake caliper is a vital component that houses the brake pads and is responsible for applying pressure to the brake rotor to stop the vehicle. The casting process for brake calipers involves pouring molten metal into molds to form the caliper's shape. The process is highly precise due to the structural and safety requirements of brake components.
21st November, 2024

In-depth Exploration of Gray Iron Castings' Properties

This article delves into gray iron castings, elaborating in detail on their crucial position in industrial production and a variety of performance characteristics. It includes the influence of solidification and phase transformation cooling rates on mechanical properties, the advantages in casting, machining, and welding repair in process performance, and also introduces methods for increasing strength, defect repair, reinspection conditions, and the performance and applications of different materials. Finally, it mentions the reliability of EATHU Foundry in the field of gray iron casting.
19th November, 2024

Magnesium alloy die-casting technology and its application

Magnesium alloy die casting technology is widely used in many fields such as automotive, aerospace, electronics and so on with its advantages of light weight, high strength, corrosion resistance and high precision. This article discusses in detail the basic characteristics of magnesium alloys, die casting process flow, advantages and application prospects, and analyzes the challenges faced in actual production, such as high reactivity, porosity defects and thermal cracking. The article also looks at the future development trend of magnesium alloy die casting technology, especially how to improve material properties, optimize the process flow and promote environmental protection and recyclability to provide solutions for the sustainable development of the industry.
15th November, 2024

What is Die Cast Aluminum

This article describes the basic process of aluminum alloy die casting, the advantages of common aluminum materials and their wide range of applications in the automotive, mechanical and electrical industries.
14th November, 2024

All That You need to Know About Aluminum Auto Parts Casting

The first is the pressure die casting process, which can be divided into high-pressure die casting and low-pressure die casting, depending on the amount of pressure applied. Through the aluminum pressure die casting process, we are able to produce a wide range of aluminum automotive parts, including engine blocks, cylinder heads, pistons, connecting rods, transmission housings, wheel hubs, pump housings, carburetor housings, valve covers, steering gear housings, and clutch housings, among others.
13th November, 2024

Classification and Characteristics of Coated Sand

This article describes the different types of coated sand commonly used in the foundry industry and their characteristics, including high strength, high temperature resistance, and easy to collapse. The application areas and advantages of each type of coated sand are analyzed in detail to help foundry professionals choose the right coated sand according to their needs and improve casting quality and productivity.
12th November, 2024

Metal Casting 101: All You Need to Know About Metal Casting

Metal casting is a manufacturing process in which molten metal is poured into a mold to solidify and form a specific shape. It is one of the oldest methods of producing metal parts and is widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction. This process allows for complex geometries, high precision, and the ability to use various metals like iron, aluminum, and steel. Metal casting is essential for creating durable, high-performance components with minimal material waste.
8th November, 2024

Complete Guide to Vacuum Casting

Vacuum casting is widely used for producing small-batch runs, ideal for market-testing prototypes, custom products, tailored medical devices, and more. In this guide, we’ll explore the vacuum casting process in detail, compare it with other manufacturing methods, highlight the top urethane casting equipment, and explain how to create 3D-printed patterns for vacuum casting.
6th November, 2024

Complete Guide to Lost Foam Casting

Investment casting is a manufacturing method where a wax pattern is first coated with a refractory ceramic material. After the coating has dried and hardened, the wax is melted away, leaving behind a cavity that mirrors the shape of the final product. Molten metal is then poured into this cavity, filling the space where the wax was. As the metal solidifies and cools within the ceramic shell, the shell is subsequently removed, revealing the metal casting. The result is a precision metal component with near-net to net shape, suitable for a wide variety of applications across different industries.
5th November, 2024

Complete Guide to Investment Casting

Investment casting is a manufacturing method where a wax pattern is first coated with a refractory ceramic material. After the coating has dried and hardened, the wax is melted away, leaving behind a cavity that mirrors the shape of the final product. Molten metal is then poured into this cavity, filling the space where the wax was. As the metal solidifies and cools within the ceramic shell, the shell is subsequently removed, revealing the metal casting. The result is a precision metal component with near-net to net shape, suitable for a wide variety of applications across different industries.
4th November, 2024

How to choose the right check valve: types, advantages and applications

This guide will introduce the various check valve styles, clarify their differences, and explain their application scenarios in layman's terms. Ultimately, you will have a clear understanding of which check valve best meets your requirements.
31st October, 2024

Valve materials and applications: how to choose the most suitable valve according to the characteristics of the medium

Valves are one of the most commonly used materials for controlling liquids, with stopping, regulating and diverting functions, as well as corrosion and water resistance.
29th October, 2024

Full Bore Ball Valves vs Reduced Bore Ball Valves: Advantages, Disadvantages and Application Scenario Analysis

There are many kinds of ball valves, through the structure of the form, connection, pressure level, drive form, etc., can be combined into a variety of different functions of the product, but from the most basic point of view, the ball valve has a full bore ball valves and reduced ball valves of the two major categories of the difference between the points.
25th October, 2024

How to Choose the Valve In The Sewage Piping System

Choosing the right valve is critical to the proper operation of your system, and EATHU VALVES will detail several commonly used sewer line valves and their features to help you make the right choice.