Cast Iron: Applications, Properties, Types, & Benefits
Summary Cast iron is a class of iron-carbon alloys of about 2 to 4% and silicon content of around 1 […]
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What is Pig Iron, its Properties, Composition and Types
Summary Pig iron is a solid form of hot metal, obtained from iron ore or scrap recycling, and it is processed with
Understanding Iron Ore Smelting Process
Iron smelting is the common way in which metals are produced. It is normally performed in a blast furnace which
Blast Furnace: Definition, Working, & Maintenance
Summary In iron and steel making, the basic equipment used is a blast furnace, which generally contains the composite materials
Raw materials used in making Iron and steel
There are different raw materials used in making iron. In the manufacturing industry today, iron and steel are the most
Different Types of Non-ferrous Metals and their Uses
Non-ferrous metals are metals or alloys that do not have an appreciable amount of iron in them and they are
Difference Between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
The two types of metals ever known are ferrous and nonferrous metals with vast differences and few similarities. They have
Different types of forging defects, Causes and their remedies
Summary Defects in forging are inevitable despite being one of the best manufacturing processes that give better mechanical properties. These
Different Types of Forging rocess: Cold, Warm & Hot
Summary Since the earliest Mesopotamians, forging processes have been a standard method of metal manufacture. Forging uses compressive, confined forces