metal-components

You probably know that investment castings are one of the best types of metal parts out there. But there is probably a lot about these cast components that you don’t know. Keep reading for some investment casting facts that are both helpful and fascinating! 5 Facts About Investment Castings Investment […]

The quality of metal components can make or break a project – literally. So, having high-quality materials and final products is of the utmost importance. At Ferralloy, our expert metal workers use an array of testing and inspection services. These confirm compliance with engineering specifications. They also ensure you are […]

To obtain many specific metal components there are certain processes that the metal undergoes. For products like a machined investment casting components, it needs to undergo a process after the part is casted called machining. We have already discussed what machining is, but there are several different tools and processes […]

Forgings are popular in a variety of industries. Construction machines, agricultural machinery, automotive, and oilfield equipment all use forgings in some capacity. When it comes to forgings, there are two main types: open die and closed die. Let’s take a look at the difference between open die forging and closed […]

Ring rolling is a forging process used to make rings for different types of projects. Let’s take a deeper look at the rolled ring process as well as why you should use ring rolled parts for your next project. How It’s Formed Ring rolling is a forming process for the […]

Rolling mills may be classified according to the number and arrangement of the rolls. Let’s take a look at some of the different types of rolling mills used in ring rolling. Two High Rolling Mills Two high rolling mills can be broken into two subcategories, reversing mill and non-reversing mill. […]

Are you looking for metal components for your next project? You might want to consider seamless rolled rings. The process of forging these rings requires punching a hole in a thick or round piece of metal. The piece is then heated, rolled, and squeezed into a ring. Thanks to this […]

Steel is one of the most versatile metalworking materials available in the world today. It can be found throughout numerous industries and in countless forms. One particular type of steel component that is exceptionally well-liked is cast steel. Despite these castings not being as popular as other metal parts, steel […]

When it comes to casting, there is often little to no need for additional fabrication and assembly. That’s because it offers exceptional capacity for design detail. While many different materials can be cast, steel and iron are the two most popular due to their excellent mechanical properties for a wide […]

Steel castings are solid metal objects produced by filling the void within a mold with liquid steel. While cast steel typically has lower mechanical properties than other metals with the same chemical composition, they are better because they can be made into complex shapes in few steps. Let’s take a […]