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Ferralloy, Inc. is producing investment cast, internal valve components for an international Pressure Relief Valve manufacturer in the oil and gas industry. The ‘high lift disc’ components are cast in 17-4 stainless steel, machined, and heat treated to the customer’s drawing specifications and hardness requirements. These investment castings are purchased in lot sizes between 10,000 […]

The company is supplying a beverage industry equipment manufacturer with two versions of these investment cast components. The 3 pound and 4 pound versions of the 316L investment castings were originally produced as fabrications from plate and bar stock. The components were welded together and then machined. By utilizing the investment casting process, the subassembly […]

Ferralloy, Inc. is producing machined stainless steel components from 316L grade material for a manufacturer of high end machines in the Beverage Delivery Sector of the food equipment market. These components are coarse and fine thread screws which are used in the assembly of the equipment as well as solenoid valve bodies which meter the […]

Ferralloy, Inc. is supplying a manufacturer of valves to the oil and gas industry with machined stainless steel valve bodies produced  from forgings in 304 grade material.  The company can supply open and closed die forgings in carbon, alloy, and stainless steel materials in the ‘as forged’ or fully machined condition.  Ferralloy, Inc. also produces […]

You need to understand the significance of the casting process as a part of metalworking before you can properly appreciate the beauty of machined castings. This process enables the production of a wide range of complicated metal components in a wide range of metals for a variety of industries. Although castings can be utilized as-is […]

While practically all metal materials are employed in closed die forging, only a portion of the materials is used in real manufacturing for the various properties. One of the most important elements affecting the cost of forgings is the material utilized. Let’s look at some of the materials that are commonly utilized in closed die […]

Manufacturers commonly use castings to build complex metal components with precise dimensions. Castings can take many different forms and sizes, depending on the application and specifications. In this article, we’ll go through the rich history of metal casting and the process of creating these valuable devices. What is Metal Casting? The Rich History and Evolution […]

Metal is shaped into a particular form using a mold during the casting process, especially when it involves alloy castings. This method has been used for thousands of years to make various metal objects.   You must choose the best metal for casting based on the type of object you are planning to cast or […]

Global sourcing is used as part of the purchasing process to obtain materials and goods from nations other than one’s own in order to obtain specific benefits. This is owing to the fact that, depending on their level of development, various countries charge different prices for the same products and services. Another aspect that adds […]

Oil and gas investment casting is used in the transportation, manufacturing, and energy industries for refining, storing, and transferring natural gas and petroleum products. Components applied in the oil and gas industry must be long-lasting and composed of materials that are resistant to chemical and environmental deterioration.  Cobalt-based alloys, stainless steel, and other casting materials […]