Mechanical properties
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Our advice for improved properties like tensile strength and elongation |
You can improve mechanical properties such as elongation and yield strength with a new range of high performance cast iron grades: SSF (Solution Strengthened Ferritic) iron has significantly better mechanical properties than traditional GJS 500 – 700.
Elkem is at the forefront of this development and can provide you with proven metal treatment solutions for these new grades.
Quotation. “We have replaced some of our traditional 500/7 components with SSF and have a lower cost, reliable process which meets all of our customer’s requirements” – Automotive foundry Turkey.
Elkem can provide you with the optimum magnesium treatment and inoculation processes for the production of prime quality SSF components.
Whether steel or cast-iron projects: Our highest quality products ensure flawless castings and the results you are targeting .