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The metals in which iron is present in most quantities are called ferrous metals. Ferrous metals with different properties are used for various purposes. Introduction to Iron, Cast Iron, Wrought Iron, and Steel The commonly used ferrous metals and alloys are:• Pig Iron• Cast Iron• Wrought Iron• Steels and Alloy Steels Various processes are used … Read more
Stainless steel is an alloy that contains iron, relatively little carbon, minimum of 10.5% chromium, and up to 30% nickel. Although they are typically 18% chromium and 8% nickel. For increased corrosion resistance or for manufacturing requirements in specific applications, chromium can be increased and other elements such as manganese, aluminum, titanium, and molybdenum can … Read more
Non-ferrous metals and alloys do not contain significant amounts of iron. The most common non-ferrous metals used in engineering applications are copper, aluminum, tin, lead, and zinc. Nickel, Magnesium, and antimony are also used to alloy the non-ferrous metals mentioned above. Properties and Uses of Non Ferrous Metals Copper Copper is a corrosion-resistant metal with … Read more
Welding is a process of joining two similar or dissimilar metals by fusion. Welding joins the metals/alloys, with or without the application of pressure and with or without the use of fillers metal. The fusion of metals takes place by means of heat. Heat can be generated by the combustion of gases, electric arc, electrical … Read more
In this article, you will learn about the properties of moulding sand. Moulding Sand and its Properties In foundries, sand is used to make moulds. Natural sand is found in the bed and banks of rivers. It is an abundant source, although high-quality silica sand is also mined. Sand is chemically SiO2 Silicon dioxide in … Read more
Drilling machines are used to drill a cylindrical hole of the required diameter and depth into a metal workpiece. A drilling machine is one of the most important tools used in the workshop. The cutting tool which is also known as the drill is fitted into the spindle of the drilling machine. A center punch … Read more
The steering gear box allows the driver to control the direction of the vehicle either left or right and to balance the vehicle on the road. There is a Lever mechanism that enables a large force exerted on the road wheels and that with a minimum of driver’s effort. Functions of a Steering Gear Box … Read more
Before understanding the Dial Bore Gauge, let us first understand what is a bore? A bore is defined as any kind of hole in an object and a gauge is used to measure the bore of that object. A Dial Bore Gauge is used to measure the bore or hole of these objects. There are … Read more
Fluids are liquids or gases and the study of liquid at rest as well as in motion is called fluid mechanics. Fluid tends to take the shape of the container in which it is kept. Fluid has the property to flow. If we do the study of fluid at rest then it is called fluid … Read more
In this article, we are going to discuss the types of cutting tool materials and their properties. Cutting tools are widely used in the industry and these tools play an important role in improving the production rate and the quality of the product. There are many different types of cutting tools. These are used in … Read more