Carbon steel is made mainly of iron and carbon with some amounts of elements like manganese, silicon, and copper.
The carbon content determines the material’s general properties. This takes into account its strength, hardness, and flexibility.
Based on these characteristics, carbon steel could be low-carbon, medium-carbon, or high-carbon steel.
Casting in Carbon Steel Production
Casting is one of the most efficient ways to manufacture carbon steel components. This is true most forcefully for intricate designs.
Among the different casting methods, investment casting is used widely for its precision and ability to produce highly detailed parts with excellent performance features.
Our Expertise
Taiyuan Simis specializes in casting various grades of carbon steel using methods like investment casting, sand casting, and shell mold casting.
For best results, we carefully select the most suitable material and casting process for each application.
Low-Carbon Steel (1008, 1018, 1020, A36)
Low-carbon steel has less than 0.30% carbon, so it’s highly formable and easy to weld. This type of steel delivers outstanding ductility and toughness, though it has lower hardness and strength compared to other carbon steel grades.
Medium-Carbon Steel (1040, 1045, 1050, 1060)
Medium-carbon steel’s carbon ranges from 0.30% to 0.60% and promises a desired mix of strength, wear resistance, and machinability.
We regularly work with these grades, offering heat treatment processes to improve hardness and durability.
High-Carbon Steel (1070, 1080, 1095)
High-carbon steel has between 0.60% and 1.00% carbon. It’s extremely strong and wear-resistant but less ductile and more challenging to weld.
We overcome these challenges with expertise, delivering only high-quality castings with superior mechanical properties.
Precision Casting with Silica Sol Investment Casting
Using silica sol investment casting, we produce carbon steel components weighing up to 50kg with high precision and smooth surface finishes.
Our in-depth knowledge of materials and casting techniques means we deliver reliable and high-performance solutions no matter the industry. Contact us today to benefit from our expertise in carbon steel casting.