Research Projects
51 - Fatigue Resistance of Weld Repaired Ductile Iron Castings
Abstract:
Sometimes casting suppliers find that a casting has imperfections, such as pores, in an...
50 - Tracking Chemistry of Minor Elements - DIS Foundry Member Survey
Abstract:
In the fall of 2012, a foundry member asked if we could survey members to see if people...
49 - Analysis of Pearlitic Ductile Iron with Enhanced Mechanical Properties
Abstract:
The combination of strength and ductility has been difficult to achieve in the...
48 - Normalizing Heat Treatments to Develop Improved Properties in Heavy Section Iron
Abstract:
The combination of strength and ductility has been difficult to achieve in the...
47 - Literature Summary - Deteriorated Graphite in Casting Surfaces
Abstract:
DIS Research has shown that a considerable drop in the fatigue life of ductile iron...
46 - Optimizing Structure-Property Relationships in Ductile Iron
Abstract:
The purpose of this research study was to identify ways to achieve a higher combination...
45 - Graphite Shape Degradation at the Surface of Chemically Bonded Sand Molds and Cores
Abstract:
Standard specifications of ductile irons are all based on machined test bars either...
44 - Effect of Surface Defects on Fatigue Properties of Ferritic Ductile Iron
Abstract:
The fatigue strength of ferritic ductile iron, Grade EN-GJS-400-18U-LT, was determined...
43 - Dimensional Growth of Ductile Iron Castings During Heat Treatment
Abstract:
The dimensional changes upon heat treatment were studied in three grades of ductile...
42 - Nodularity in Coupons
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A correlation between nodularity and ultrasonic velocity was developed for test...
40 - Survey of Greensand Properties of Member Foundries
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The sand tests were done in one laboratory known to have many years of expertise in...
39 - Elimination and Neutralization of Boron in Ductile Irons
Abstract:
The presence of small amounts of boron in ductile iron is reported to have multiple and...