MEEHANITE CAST IRON
Introduction:-
It is essentially a grey iron containing free graphite, which is added graphically in a controlled manner in a ladle. It is a proprietary name for a patented series of high duty cast irons included with calcium silicate as it acts as graphitiser.
Properties:-
- Meehanite castings are replacing other irons and more expensive products like steel castings, malleable iron and non-ferrous alloys.
- It has its vibration damping capacity between cast iron and steel, combined with good strength.
- Meehanite castings can be machined with HSS or Carbide tools.
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