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Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 10:30 AM
SSF2.1

Utilizing Centrifugal Cast Mandrels for DB and Hot Sizing Applications

G. E. Gapinski, MetalTek International, Waukesha, WI

Abstract:

Manufactures have reported increased tool life and improved dimensional stability with centrifugal cast mandrals. This paper will review the alloy selection options available with centrifugal cast mandrals and discuss how machining and heat treating practice have been found to influence dimensional stability.