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Advantages Of Cast Iron
Availability
Royal Metals Ltd. can ship Dura-Bar as soon as the next day.
Royal metals: Machinability and More
Consider what material can be used to produce the part at the lowest total cost, and effectively meet the requirements of the part in the application. Factors for determining the possible benefits of using Royal Metals Ltd. Dura-Bar products for a part include:
- Size - Dura-Bar is available in over 1,000 different sizes
- Shape - Rounds, rectangles/squares, tubes and custom shapes - no patterns required
- Properties - Inherent and consistent, no defects due to Dura-Bar's continuous casting process
- Machining - Faster cycle times result in cost savings and increased productivity
- Heat Treating - Carburizing not required
Steel Alternative Kit
Availability
Royal Metals Ltd. Dura-Bar products are ideal alternatives for many grades of low-medium carbon steel. The kit (available as a .pdf via e-mail) machinability, heat treating, applications and more.
Zero Defect Guarantee
Dura-Bar is committed to quality and is pleased to offer its Zero Defect Guarantee against foundry defects. This guarantee provides for the replacement of defective material and reimbursement of your cost of machining. View the complete description of the Zero Defect Guarantee, including a exclusions and limitations, that apply.
Research and Development
Material properties are constantly being developed on the entire spectrum of Dura-Bar products in both the as-cast and heat-treated condition.
- Metallography to identify and evaluate graphite structures
- Chemical analysis to confirm compliance with specs
- Third-party research comparing Dura-Bar with steel and other materials
- Optimization of Dura-Bar for use in specific applications