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Grey cast iron is good for machine bases due to its capacity of absorbing vibration. This can be explained through its microstructure, where graphite works as great shock absorber.
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Why cast iron absorb vibration?
Yes, which is why most machine tool castings are made of cast iron.
Which material used to make a lathe bed?
Cast iron is used as the "material of choice" for many machinery housings or bases because it is extremely stable in its structure. Certainly it is subject to thermal expansion and contraction, but the crystal structure of cast iron makes it "hold its shape" in applications ranging from machines and machine parts to cookware. And in things like a lathe bed, we need the thing to be "the same" every day and all the time so we get accurate, consistent work. Cast iron also suppresses high frequencies generated during machining. Note that the ways (the parts of the bed that the carriage slides on), are hardened and machined to provide lasting and accurate surfaces.
Why cast iron used for bed of lathe?
Any solid material that is capable of cutting ferrous metals are used, but if the family is the most iron. <><><> Cast iron is less prone to warping than other metals. This refers not to the machining of cast iron, but the use of cast iron as the bed of the lathe. Yes, more housing is made ​​of cast iron industrial machines. Because iron does not tolerate the stress. Its ability to cause melting and casting, the theme is good. +++ I assume the question asks why cast-iron is the main material for making the lathe - and in fact most machine-tools. ' It is easy to machine and gives very good bearing surfaces such as the shears on the lathe bed; thanks to its inherent "self-lubricating" and oil-retaining property due its granular structure of iron crystals interspersed with those of graphite - you soon find the graphite when you machine the stuff! ' It has a damping effect - it is not as resonant as steel so reduces vibration. ' Re-writing the first respondent's last sentence as I think he meant: it melts at a relatively low temperature, and its low viscosity when molten greatly facilitates casting intricate shapes.
What is the practical application of cast iron and steel?
Cast Iron is great for drainage and steel piping is good for venting (galvanized , or wrought iron or yalloy ) for venting
Can you weld a cracked cast iron pot belly stove?
yes, with a cast iron rod and an oxy-fuel set up or with a nickel rod and an arc machine
Why cast iron absorb vibration?
Yes, which is why most machine tool castings are made of cast iron.
Is iron man war machine good or bad?
war machine is good its obvious because he helps iron man.
Were early sewing machine made from iron?
There was a lot of cast iron in early sowing machines.
Which material used to make a lathe bed?
Cast iron is used as the "material of choice" for many machinery housings or bases because it is extremely stable in its structure. Certainly it is subject to thermal expansion and contraction, but the crystal structure of cast iron makes it "hold its shape" in applications ranging from machines and machine parts to cookware. And in things like a lathe bed, we need the thing to be "the same" every day and all the time so we get accurate, consistent work. Cast iron also suppresses high frequencies generated during machining. Note that the ways (the parts of the bed that the carriage slides on), are hardened and machined to provide lasting and accurate surfaces.
Why cast iron used for bed of lathe?
Any solid material that is capable of cutting ferrous metals are used, but if the family is the most iron. <><><> Cast iron is less prone to warping than other metals. This refers not to the machining of cast iron, but the use of cast iron as the bed of the lathe. Yes, more housing is made ​​of cast iron industrial machines. Because iron does not tolerate the stress. Its ability to cause melting and casting, the theme is good. +++ I assume the question asks why cast-iron is the main material for making the lathe - and in fact most machine-tools. ' It is easy to machine and gives very good bearing surfaces such as the shears on the lathe bed; thanks to its inherent "self-lubricating" and oil-retaining property due its granular structure of iron crystals interspersed with those of graphite - you soon find the graphite when you machine the stuff! ' It has a damping effect - it is not as resonant as steel so reduces vibration. ' Re-writing the first respondent's last sentence as I think he meant: it melts at a relatively low temperature, and its low viscosity when molten greatly facilitates casting intricate shapes.
What is the practical application of cast iron and steel?
Cast Iron is great for drainage and steel piping is good for venting (galvanized , or wrought iron or yalloy ) for venting
Do Le Creuset make a cast iron dutch oven?
Yes Le Creuset makes cast iron dutch oven ,a good dutch or french oven should be made of cast iron for its durability. Cast iron is what is called 'thermal inertia'- slow to heat up and slow to cool down.This characteristic is good for slow cooking.
Where can one find cast iron patio furniture?
There are many places where one can find cast iron patio furniture. A good place is the website "Amazon" or the website "eBay" to find cast iron patio furniture.
What are cast iron's useful properties?
Cast iron is strong, resistant to rust and very good at filling all the nooks and crannies of a complex mould.
Where can I go online to purchase a good cast iron saucepan?
You can buy a very nice cast iron saucepan on the www.foodservicewarehouse.com website. They have all the major brands at good prices and fast shipping.
What is the Bessemer Machine?
It isn't so much a machine. It is a method. It is used to make iron into steel. Iron has impurities and Bessemer found out that if you pump air into the iron it removes the impurities and it becomes steel.
Can you consume iron from cast iron pot?
Yes, food cooked in iron pots takes iron from the cookware, and people eating the good absorb some of it.
