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In TCC Casting, our aluminum gravity die casting technique can make quality cast aluminum parts for a range of industries, including Marine, Cars & Trucks, Gas Turbines, Compressors, Pumps, Valves, Medical Equipment, etc. What is Gravity Die Casting? Gravity die casting, may also called as permanent mould casting, is a typical die casting technique to creat high quality metal components which have low melting points, such as aluminum and zinc alloys. In gravity die casting process, the molten metal is poured from a ladle…

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If you are familar with aluminum parts, you may also be interested in the forming processes of them, mainly including casting, forging and machining. Casting is a process that allows foundries to create products with complex shapes while light weight. The process begins by creating molds. Then, workers pouring melton aluminum alloy into molds to achieve desired shape. Benefits of Aluminum Casting Process Only Aluminum Casting Can Produce Intricately Designed Parts One of the best reasons why a wide variety…

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What is Boat Steering Wheel? Boat steering wheel is the wheel moves the boat rudder which changes the direction of the vessel. This action is also what a tiller would do. The boat wheel is part of the entire steering system that can contain the pedestal, helm, helm controls, steering cables and other steering system parts. We carry many top-tier and popular brands for boat steering wheels including Schmitt & Ongaro, SeaStar Solutions, Edson, Sea-Dog, Uflex that offer a wide…

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Aluminum alloys have the advantages of good plasticity, corrosion resistance and lightweight, making them ideal for automotive manufacturing, aerospace, shipbuilding and other fields. Due to the increasing demands of aluminum castings, the aluminum casting industry is rapidly growing in China. At present, the main aluminum casting methods are: pressure die casting and gravity die casting. As the professional aluminum casting company in China, let’s talk about the main differences between pressure die casting and gravity die casting. Gravity Die Casting Gravity die…

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Bruce type anchors are one of the most popular anchors for marine application and are known for their high holding power and self setting capability. For boaters anchoring in a variety of bottom conditions, including sand, mud, rock, and coral, bruce anchor is the boat anchor we recommend most. It has slightly less holding per pound than similar style anchors such as the Delta/Wing but it generally sets more easily. Each bruce anchor includes a small trip line point at…

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A ship’s hawse pipe is the pipe passing through the bow section of a ship that the anchor rode (chain, line, or both) passes through. The main function of the hawse pipe is to guide the chain from deck level to outside the shell plating. The hawse pipe should be constructed to a size large enough to accommodate the smooth running of the chain and to provide secure stowage of the anchor, permitting it to drop freely when released without…

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Most people have seen stainless steel castings at some point in their lives. They have likely seen cast stainless steel parts used in a wide variety of products, from kitchenware to medical instruments, yet few realize why so many designers prefer stainless steel castings. One of the most valuable assets of stainless steel castings is its resistance to corrosion. Lower grades of stainless steel castings can withstand corrosion in water environments and basic atmospheric conditions. And higher grades of stainless steel castings…

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What is Duplex Stainless Steel Casting? Duplex Stainless Steel Casting is the casting process using duplex stainless steel as the material. Duplex stainless steel is called “duplex” because they have a two-phase microstructure consisting of grains of ferritic and austenitic stainless steel. The picture shows the yellow austenitic phase as “islands” surrounded by the blue ferritic phase. When duplex stainless steel is melted it solidifies from the liquid phase to a completely ferritic structure. As the material cools to room temperature,…

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Gravity die casting replys on gravity other than high pressure to pour aluminum or zinc alloys which makes more simple for cast products. Here are some of its advantages: Parts are taken from mold directly, excellent dimensional accuracy. Compared with sand casting, the surface finish of gravity die cast parts is better. Mechanical properties, especially tensile strength, are superior to those made in sand casting. The wall thickness of parts can be bigger than those made by pressure die casting. Sand…

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