About the Material
Cast iron is a dependable wear-resistant material which machines faster than many steel varieties. This is an ideal material for absorbing vibrations. Parts commonly made with cast iron include gears, bases, pulleys and bushings.
Material Finish
Compared to steel alloys, cast iron is a darker shade of grey. To achieve a variety of surface finishes, cast iron parts can also be media blasted or tumbled.
Design Recommendations
Min Wall Thickness:0.5 mm
Min End Mill Size:0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Min Drill Size:0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Max Part Size:1200 x 500 x 152 mm[(x,y,z] (mill) 152 x 394 mm [d,h] (lathe)
Undercuts:Square profile, full radius, dovetail profiles
Radii(Depth) :
· Depth must not exceed 12x drill bit diameter.
· For end mills, depth must not exceed 10x drill bit diameter.