Why Use Casting For Mining And Earth-Moving Components?

Precision casting is a fantastic method of manufacture. We use castings for a wide range of wearparts and components that are too large, complicated, intricate or otherwise unsuitable for the forging process. We can forge parts up to 50kgs but the sheer energy required to forge larger items make casting a much more viable alternative.
We currently cast mining and earth-moving components to 580 kg. We can cast up to 3000 kg if required. Manganese work hardening screens are one of our specialities. We have found that by carefully choosing alloys and applying proven methods of heat treatment, we can produce castings of high quality, strength and wearability. The casting process better lends itself to making parts where internal cavities are required.
The advantages of casting include:
No real upper size limit in casting weight
Large range of alloy choices
As forgings remain solid, custom alloys are far more difficult to get into production whereas with casting, alloys including Chrome, Nickel and Moly can be added at the molten stage.
Tooling is often less expensive than forge dies
Smaller production “runs” required
Complicated/complex parts are no problem
For precision castings for mining and earth-moving components, welcome to contact SEBON.