{"id":1408,"date":"2021-12-28T07:06:52","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T07:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/ball-valves%ef%bc%9fforged-steel-vs-cast-steel.html"},"modified":"2022-09-07T02:12:17","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T02:12:17","slug":"ball-valves%ef%bc%9fforged-steel-vs-cast-steel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/ball-valves%ef%bc%9fforged-steel-vs-cast-steel.html","title":{"rendered":"A\u00e7o Fundido vs A\u00e7o Forjado"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Forjar e fundir s\u00e3o dois m\u00e9todos de fabrica\u00e7\u00e3o muito diferentes. Quando algo \u00e9 fundido, o material \u00e9 aquecido acima da temperatura de fus\u00e3o e despejado em um molde onde solidifica. Quando algo \u00e9 forjado, ele \u00e9 fisicamente for\u00e7ado a ganhar forma, permanecendo em estado s\u00f3lido \u2013 embora seja frequentemente aquecido.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-forging-is-stronger-than-casting\">Forjar \u00e9 mais forte que fundir.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Uma das principais raz\u00f5es pelas quais optamos por fornecer servi\u00e7os de forjamento \u00e9 que isso fornece um produto final mais forte para nossos parceiros. De acordo com estudo realizado pelo Departamento de Engenharia Industrial e de Manufatura da Universidade de Toledo:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As pe\u00e7as forjadas tinham uma resist\u00eancia \u00e0 tra\u00e7\u00e3o 26% maior do que as mesmas pe\u00e7as fundidas.<\/li><li>As pe\u00e7as forjadas tinham maior resist\u00eancia \u00e0 fadiga 37%, resultando em uma vida \u00fatil muito mais longa do que as pe\u00e7as fundidas.<\/li><li>O ferro fundido tinha apenas 66% da resist\u00eancia ao escoamento do a\u00e7o forjado, uma medida que indica a quantidade de carga que o metal pode suportar antes de se deformar.<\/li><li>As pe\u00e7as forjadas tiveram uma redu\u00e7\u00e3o de 58% na \u00e1rea quando puxadas at\u00e9 a falha, em compara\u00e7\u00e3o com a redu\u00e7\u00e3o de 6% para pe\u00e7as fundidas. Isso significa que as pe\u00e7as forjadas permitem uma deforma\u00e7\u00e3o muito maior antes da falha do que as pe\u00e7as fundidas.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A\u00e7o Forjado vs A\u00e7o Fundido<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>O processo de fundi\u00e7\u00e3o \u00e9 preferido para:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>pe\u00e7as e componentes que seriam muito complexos ou caros para serem fabricados por forjamento de a\u00e7o (exemplo: corpos de v\u00e1lvulas grandes);<\/li><li>pe\u00e7as que possuem cavidades internas;<\/li><li>pe\u00e7as de grandes dimens\u00f5es (praticamente n\u00e3o h\u00e1 limites de tamanho em termos de peso das pe\u00e7as que podem ser produzidas com o processo de fundi\u00e7\u00e3o);<\/li><li>pe\u00e7as em ligas especiais (algumas ligas espec\u00edficas s\u00e3o mais dif\u00edceis de forjar do que fundir, por exemplo, aquelas com alto teor de N\u00edquel e Moly, que apresentam consider\u00e1vel resist\u00eancia a esfor\u00e7os mec\u00e2nicos);<\/li><li>pe\u00e7as que exigem produ\u00e7\u00e3o em massa e pequenos lotes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>O processo de forjamento \u00e9 preferido para:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>pe\u00e7as que exigem resist\u00eancia, tenacidade e resist\u00eancia extremamente altas (na verdade, durante o processo de forjamento a estrutura do gr\u00e3o do a\u00e7o \u00e9 modificada para se adequar ao formato do produto final \u2013 com alta uniformidade de composi\u00e7\u00e3o e recristaliza\u00e7\u00e3o metal\u00fargica);<\/li><li>pe\u00e7as que devem suportar impactos e for\u00e7as mec\u00e2nicas mais fortes;<\/li><li>partes onde a porosidade, o risco de vazios de g\u00e1s, bolsas e a poss\u00edvel forma\u00e7\u00e3o de cavidades (mesmo microgranulares) n\u00e3o s\u00e3o aceit\u00e1veis;<\/li><li>produ\u00e7\u00e3o de pe\u00e7as mecanicamente resistentes sem usar ligas caras;<\/li><li>pe\u00e7as que necessitam de alta resist\u00eancia ao desgaste;<\/li><li>pe\u00e7as sujeitas a altas cargas e tens\u00f5es;<\/li><li>aplica\u00e7\u00f5es de ponta quando a integridade e a qualidade da pe\u00e7a s\u00e3o os principais objetivos do processo de produ\u00e7\u00e3o, em vez de tempo e custo.<\/li><li><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-forged-steel-ball-valve-vs-cast-steel-ball-valve\">V\u00e1lvula esf\u00e9rica de a\u00e7o forjado vs v\u00e1lvula esf\u00e9rica de a\u00e7o fundido<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2-Inch-Ball-Valve-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"V\u00e1lvula de esfera de 2 polegadas\" class=\"wp-image-19557\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2-Inch-Ball-Valve-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2-Inch-Ball-Valve-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2-Inch-Ball-Valve-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2-Inch-Ball-Valve-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2-Inch-Ball-Valve-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2-Inch-Ball-Valve-1-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As v\u00e1lvulas esf\u00e9ricas de a\u00e7o fundido s\u00e3o v\u00e1lvulas esf\u00e9ricas formadas pelo vazamento de l\u00edquido em um molde e permitindo que ele solidifique. O a\u00e7o-liga \u00e9 o material de fundi\u00e7\u00e3o mais comum. O a\u00e7o fundido \u00e9 dividido em a\u00e7o carbono fundido, a\u00e7o fundido de baixa liga e a\u00e7o especial fundido. A\u00e7o fundido refere-se a pe\u00e7as fundidas de a\u00e7o produzidas por m\u00e9todos de fundi\u00e7\u00e3o. O a\u00e7o fundido \u00e9 usado principalmente para fabricar pe\u00e7as com formatos complexos, dif\u00edceis de forjar ou cortar e que exigem alta resist\u00eancia e plasticidade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As v\u00e1lvulas de esfera de a\u00e7o forjado s\u00e3o feitas de a\u00e7o forjado e forjado pelo processo de forjamento. As v\u00e1lvulas esfera de a\u00e7o forjado s\u00e3o mais fortes do que as v\u00e1lvulas esfera de a\u00e7o fundido e podem suportar for\u00e7as de impacto maiores. Sua plasticidade, tenacidade e outras propriedades mec\u00e2nicas tamb\u00e9m s\u00e3o superiores \u00e0s das pe\u00e7as fundidas, portanto, para algumas pe\u00e7as mec\u00e2nicas importantes, devem ser utilizadas pe\u00e7as de a\u00e7o forjado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fundi\u00e7\u00e3o \u00e9 uma forma\u00e7\u00e3o l\u00edquida, enquanto o forjamento \u00e9 um processo de deforma\u00e7\u00e3o pl\u00e1stica. A estrutura interna da pe\u00e7a forjada \u00e9 melhorada, as propriedades mec\u00e2nicas s\u00e3o boas, o gr\u00e3o \u00e9 uniforme e \u00e9 a melhor escolha para pe\u00e7as importantes para servi\u00e7os pesados. A fundi\u00e7\u00e3o pode causar segrega\u00e7\u00e3o estrutural e defeitos, mas a fundi\u00e7\u00e3o tem suas pr\u00f3prias vantagens. A conforma\u00e7\u00e3o de pe\u00e7as complexas n\u00e3o \u00e9 facilmente realizada por forjamento, caso em que o processo de fundi\u00e7\u00e3o \u00e9 mais vantajoso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Andy:h-related-tags -->\n<h2 id=\"h-related-tags\">Etiquetas relacionadas :<\/h2>\n<!-- \/Andy:h-related-tags -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"re_main\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/\">V\u00e1lvula ZECO<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"re_main\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/what-is-the-difference-between-floating-ball-valve-and-trunnion-mounted-ball-valve.html\/\">Diferen\u00e7a entre v\u00e1lvula esf\u00e9rica flutuante e v\u00e1lvula esf\u00e9rica munh\u00e3o<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"re_main\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/thermoplastic-materials-as-valve-seat.html\/\">Materiais termopl\u00e1sticos como sede de v\u00e1lvula esf\u00e9rica e sede de v\u00e1lvula borboleta<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"re_main\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/produto\/12-inch-gate-valve\/\">Fornecedor de v\u00e1lvula gaveta de 12 polegadas<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"re_main\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/categoria-do-produto\/ball-valve\/\">Fabricante de v\u00e1lvula esf\u00e9rica - V\u00e1rios tipos de v\u00e1lvula esf\u00e9rica<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"re_main\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/categoria-do-produto\/gate-valve\/\">Fabricante de v\u00e1lvula gaveta - v\u00e1rios tipos de v\u00e1lvula gaveta<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"re_main\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/categoria-do-produto\/globe-valve\/\">Fabricante de v\u00e1lvula globo - V\u00e1rios tipos de v\u00e1lvula globo<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dez artigos antes e depois<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/how-does-a-butterfly-valve-work-zeco-valve.html\/\">Como funciona uma v\u00e1lvula borboleta \u2013 V\u00e1lvula Zeco<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/difference-between-double-offset-and-triple-offset-butterfly-valve-zeco-valve.html\/\">Diferen\u00e7a entre v\u00e1lvula borboleta de duplo deslocamento e triplo deslocamento - V\u00e1lvula Zeco<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/plug-valves.html\/\">v\u00e1lvulas macho<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/plug-valve.html\/\">v\u00e1lvula macho<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/globe-valve.html\/\">V\u00e1lvula global<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/introduction-of-v-type-ball-valves.html\/\">Introdu\u00e7\u00e3o de v\u00e1lvulas de esfera tipo V<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/top-5-butterfly-valve-manufacturers-in-the-usa-zeco-valve.html\/\">Os 5 principais fabricantes de v\u00e1lvulas borboleta nos EUA - V\u00e1lvula Zeco<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/difference-between-ball-valve-and-butterfly-valve-zeco-valve.html\/\">Diferen\u00e7a entre v\u00e1lvula esfera e v\u00e1lvula borboleta - V\u00e1lvula Zeco<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/freeze-protection-and-maintenance-of-valves-in-winter.html\/\">Prote\u00e7\u00e3o contra congelamento e manuten\u00e7\u00e3o de v\u00e1lvulas no inverno<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/using-the-valves.html\/\">usando as v\u00e1lvulas<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forjar e fundir s\u00e3o dois m\u00e9todos de fabrica\u00e7\u00e3o muito diferentes. Quando algo \u00e9 fundido, o material \u00e9 aquecido acima da sua temperatura de fus\u00e3o e\u2026 <a title=\"A\u00e7o Fundido vs A\u00e7o Forjado\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/ball-valves%ef%bc%9fforged-steel-vs-cast-steel.html\" aria-label=\"Mais em A\u00e7o Fundido vs A\u00e7o Forjado\">Ler mais<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":19557,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_generate-full-width-content":"","kt_blocks_editor_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[3448,3268,3265,3453,3451,3449,3264,3452,3450],"class_list":["post-1408","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-cast-steel-vs-forged-steel","tag-difference-between-cast-and-forged","tag-difference-between-forged-and-cast","tag-forged-in-steel-cast","tag-forged-steel-ball-valves","tag-forged-steel-vs-cast-steel","tag-forged-vs-cast-irons","tag-forged-vs-cast-steel","tag-steel-castings-valves","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2-Inch-Ball-Valve-1-1024x768.jpg",1024,768,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Jerry","author_link":"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/pt\/author\/jerry"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":1,"name":"Uncategorized","slug":"uncategorized","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":1,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":452,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":1,"category_count":452,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Uncategorized","category_nicename":"uncategorized","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":[{"term_id":3448,"name":"cast steel vs forged steel","slug":"cast-steel-vs-forged-steel","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3448,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":1,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":3268,"name":"Difference Between Cast and Forged","slug":"difference-between-cast-and-forged","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3268,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"<!-- wp:kadence\/tableofcontents {\"uniqueID\":\"_7d0b55-1a\"} \/-->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\nSTEEL FORGING VS CASTING\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nThe casting process is preferred for:\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n\r\n \tparts and components that would be too complex or expensive to manufacture by steel forging (example: large valve bodies);\r\n \tparts that have internal cavities;\r\n \tlarge sized parts (there are virtually no size limits in terms of the weight of the parts that can be produced with the casting process);\r\n \tparts in special alloys (some specific alloys are more difficult to forge than cast, for example, those with a high content of Nickel and Moly, which have considerable resistance to mechanical forces);\r\n \tparts requiring mass production and small lots.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nThe forging process is preferred for:\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n\r\n \tparts requiring extremely high strength, toughness, and resistance (indeed, during the forging process the steel grain structure gets modified to conform to the shape of the final product \u2013 with high uniformity of composition and metallurgical recrystallization);\r\n \tparts that have to withstand stronger impacts and mechanical forces;\r\n \tparts where porosity, the risk of a gas void, pockets, and the possible formation of cavities (even micro-granular) are not acceptable;\r\n \tproduction of mechanically strong parts without using expensive alloys;\r\n \tparts that require high wear resistance;\r\n \tparts subject to high loads and stress;\r\n \thigh-end applications when the integrity and the quality of the part is the main objective in the production process, rather than time and cost.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:generateblocks\/button-container {\"uniqueId\":\"6d8495a3\",\"isDynamic\":true,\"blockVersion\":2} -->\r\n<!-- wp:generateblocks\/button {\"uniqueId\":\"3d442e11\",\"hasUrl\":true,\"target\":true,\"backgroundColor\":\"#0366d6\",\"textColor\":\"#ffffff\",\"backgroundColorHover\":\"#222222\",\"textColorHover\":\"#ffffff\",\"paddingTop\":\"15\",\"paddingRight\":\"20\",\"paddingBottom\":\"15\",\"paddingLeft\":\"20\"} -->\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zecovalve.com\/contact\"><strong>GET DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAST AND FORGED IRONS INFORMATION<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<!-- \/wp:generateblocks\/button -->\r\n<!-- \/wp:generateblocks\/button-container -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\nAdvantages and Disadvantages of Forged Valves\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nThere are many reasons why you may want a forged ball valve for your application instead of a cast valve. Forged valves do tend to be better for high-temperature and high-pressure applications. These types of valves are less prone to thermal fatigue because the walls are thinner compared to cast alternatives. Also, forged options have a higher mass, making them mechanically stronger.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nHowever, there are a few reasons why a forged ball valve may not be best for your application. First, the forging process does create limitations for valve size and shape. Forging generally works better for smaller valves and components. In addition, not every metal is suitable for forging, which limits your options for valve material.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\nAdvantages and Disadvantages of Cast Valves\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nCast valves are a great option where you need quick turnaround and low-cost valves, as they require less labor to produce. Also, the casting process allows for more complex shapes and valve manufacturing. You also have greater flexibility in material choice, as many types of metals are suitable for casting.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nWhile cast valves are quite strong and durable when you choose a high-quality manufacturer, there are still some restrictions. For example, the solidification process can create small impurities in the metal. They also are less resistant to high temperatures and pressures compared to a forged ball valve.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","parent":0,"count":7,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":3265,"name":"Difference Between Forged and Cast","slug":"difference-between-forged-and-cast","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3265,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nCasting valves are valves made by casting. Generally, the pressure grades of cast valves are relatively low (such as PN16, PN25, and PN40, but there are also high-pressure ones, which can reach 1500Lb, and 2500Lb), and most of their calibers are above DN50. Forged valves are forged and are generally used in high-grade pipelines with relatively small diameters, generally below DN50.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:kadence\/tableofcontents {\"uniqueID\":\"_3af8cc-3b\"} \/-->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:generateblocks\/button-container {\"uniqueId\":\"6d8495a3\",\"isDynamic\":true,\"blockVersion\":2} -->\r\n<!-- wp:generateblocks\/button {\"uniqueId\":\"3d442e11\",\"hasUrl\":true,\"target\":true,\"backgroundColor\":\"#0366d6\",\"textColor\":\"#ffffff\",\"backgroundColorHover\":\"#222222\",\"textColorHover\":\"#ffffff\",\"paddingTop\":\"15\",\"paddingRight\":\"20\",\"paddingBottom\":\"15\",\"paddingLeft\":\"20\"} -->\r\n<a href=\"mailto:commercial@zecovalve.com\"><strong>GET DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CAST AND FORGED IRONS INFORMATION<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<!-- \/wp:generateblocks\/button -->\r\n<!-- \/wp:generateblocks\/button-container -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\nWhy use Castings?\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nWe use castings for a wide range of wear parts 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 makes casting a much more viable alternative.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\nAdvantages of Castings\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n\r\n \tNo real upper size limit in casting weight\r\n \tLarge range of alloy choices\r\n \tAs 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.\r\n \tTooling is often less expensive than forge dies\r\n \tSmaller production \u201cruns\u201d required\r\n \tComplicated\/complex parts are no problem\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\nWhy use Forgings?\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nForging offers uniformity of composition and structure. Forging results in metallurgical recrystallization and grain refinement as a result of the thermal cycle and deformation process. This strengthens the resulting steel product, particularly in terms of impact and shear strength.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nForged steel is generally stronger and more reliable than castings and plate steel due to the fact that the grain flows of the steel\u00a0are altered, conforming to the shape of the part.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\nAdvantages of Forgings\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n\r\n \tGenerally tougher than alternatives\r\n \tWill handle impact better than castings\r\n \tThe nature of forging excludes the occurrence of porosity, shrinkage, cavities, and cold pour issues.\r\n \tThe tight grain structure of forgings makes them mechanically strong. There is less need for expensive alloys to attain high-strength components.\r\n \tThe tight grain structure offers great wear resistance without the need to make products \u201csuperhard\u201d We have found that on a blank HRC 38-42 forged grinder insert wear\/wash is about the same as a high alloy HRC 46-50 cast grinder insert. The difference being an HRC 46-50 casting does not have the ductility to handle high-impact grinding.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\nDifference Between Cast and Forged Irons\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nCasting valve: the metal is smelted into a liquid that meets the requirements and poured into the specified valve mold. After cooling, solidification, and cleaning, a valve casting with a predetermined shape, size, and performance can be obtained. This is the entire casting valve crafting process. The connection between casting and valves came after the 20th century. Casting developed rapidly, creating ductile cast iron, malleable cast iron, ultra-low carbon stainless steel, aluminum copper, aluminum silicon, aluminum-magnesium alloy, and titanium which are still often used in valve products.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nCast metal materials such as base, nickel base alloy, etc. The main advantage of casting is that the cost of the blank produced by casting is low, and it can show its economy more for parts with complex shapes, especially with complex inner cavities. At the same time, it has wider adaptability and better comprehensive mechanical properties. However, many materials and equipment are required for casting production, and dust, harmful gases, and noise will be generated to pollute the environment.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nForged valve is a processing method that uses forging machinery to apply pressure to metal valve blanks to produce plastic deformation to obtain forgings with certain mechanical properties, certain shapes, and sizes. Forging can be divided into open forging (free forging) and closed mode forging according to the forming method. According to the deformation temperature, forging can be divided into hot forging, warm forging, and cold forging.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nForging materials are mainly carbon steel and alloy steel with various compositions, followed by aluminum, magnesium, titanium, copper, etc., and their alloys. The original state of the material includes bar stock, ingot, metal powder, and liquid metal. The ratio of the cross-sectional area of the metal before deformation to the die cross-sectional area after deformation is called the forging ratio. Through forging, the as-cast looseness of metal and welding holes can be eliminated, and the mechanical properties of forgings are generally better than those of castings of the same material. For the important parts of machinery with high loads and severe working conditions, forgings are mostly used except for simpler shapes that can be rolled, profiles or welded parts. The correct selection of forging ratios has a great bearing on improving product quality and reducing costs.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","parent":0,"count":7,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":3453,"name":"forged in steel cast","slug":"forged-in-steel-cast","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3453,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":1,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":3451,"name":"forged steel ball valves","slug":"forged-steel-ball-valves","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3451,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":3,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":3449,"name":"forged steel vs cast steel","slug":"forged-steel-vs-cast-steel","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3449,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":1,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":3264,"name":"Forged vs Cast Irons","slug":"forged-vs-cast-irons","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3264,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"<!-- wp:kadence\/tableofcontents {\"uniqueID\":\"_4feb50-82\"} \/-->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:generateblocks\/button-container {\"uniqueId\":\"6d8495a3\",\"isDynamic\":true,\"blockVersion\":2} -->\r\n<!-- wp:generateblocks\/button {\"uniqueId\":\"3d442e11\",\"hasUrl\":true,\"target\":true,\"backgroundColor\":\"#0366d6\",\"textColor\":\"#ffffff\",\"backgroundColorHover\":\"#222222\",\"textColorHover\":\"#ffffff\",\"paddingTop\":\"15\",\"paddingRight\":\"20\",\"paddingBottom\":\"15\",\"paddingLeft\":\"20\"} -->\r\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-3d442e11 gb-button-text\" href=\"mailto:commercial@zecovalve.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>GET FORGED VS CAST IRONS INFORMATION<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<!-- \/wp:generateblocks\/button -->\r\n<!-- \/wp:generateblocks\/button-container -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2 id=\"h-forged\">Forged<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nForging refers to a process in which a material is usually heated, while maintaining a solid state, and then forced into the shape desired. Now to explain better, we must put on our material engineering hats.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nMetals have a crystalline structure. You can think of it like wood. Wood has grains and those grains are oriented in a certain pattern. Therefore, the strength of wood depends on how those grains are oriented. For example, it is much easier to splinter a log for firewood when the grains are oriented vertically. Metal is the same way. If you examine metal under a microscope it will have the same grains that you associate with wood.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nWhen metal ingots are formed, special attention is made to creating a uniform and consistent crystalline structure. The grain sizes are similar and flow together. As previously stated, this maximizes the strength, consistency, and durability of the metal.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nNow when you forge something out of that metal ingot, you heat the ingot to make it malleable but not enough to break apart the crystalline grain structure. Think of a blacksmith. Blacksmiths heat metal till it's red hot and then form it on an anvil. This is forging. You do not see them melting the metal into a liquid. By keeping the metal, solid throughout the entire process, it ends up being a much stronger object. Therefore, swords, knives, etc. have historically been forged.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2>Cast Irons<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nCasting an object requires building a mold and pouring liquid metal into it. This process is great, as it allows for easy manufacturing and the creation of complex parts with hollow chambers such as with an engine block of a vehicle. The manufacturer can use a meltable material such as wax inside a sand mold to form these complex shapes.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, once the metal becomes a liquid the crystalline grain structure breaks down. As a newly formed cast object cools down and becomes solid again, the grain structure reforms but this time much more randomly and inconsistently. There also is the potential for trapped air to create weak points. The metal becomes more like particle board or cardboard in terms of structure than a normal piece of wood.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nNow does this make cast parts weak? Absolutely not. Over the past couple thousand years, humans have gotten pretty good at making cast metal parts. Ventilation holes, vacuum pressure, and other advances increase the quality of cast metal. As stated, cast metal is what vehicle engine blocks are made from those are expected to withstand extreme stress and strain.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2>Manufacturing Process Forged vs Cast Irons<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nThe first thing to know is that \"cast\" and \"forged\" are nothing more than terms describing the manufacturing process of iron or a set of irons.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nThe casting process: When a golf iron is cast, the metal used to make the iron is heated to its melting point, becoming a liquid. It is then poured into the molds of the iron heads. When it cools and hardens, voila, you have golf irons.\r\nThe forging process: When a golf iron is forged, the solid metal of the club head is literally pounded or compressed until it takes the desired shape. After that, a number of other drilling and machining steps take place to finish the manufacturing process.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2>Forging is stronger than casting.<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nOne of the main reasons we choose to provide forging services is that it provides a stronger end product for our partners. According to a study performed by the Industrial &amp; Manufacturing Engineering Department at the University of Toledo:\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Forged parts had a 26% higher tensile strength than the same cast parts.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Forged parts had a 37% higher fatigue strength resulting in a much longer lifespan than cast parts.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cast iron only had 66% of the yield strength of forged steel, a measurement that indicates the load amount metal can hold before deforming.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The forged parts had a 58% reduction in the area when pulled to failure, compared to a 6% reduction for cast parts. 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