What is Ductile Iron?

Ductile iron refers to the production process of ductile cast iron, a special type of cast iron. Ductile cast iron is a type of cast iron with a spherical graphite structure and is particularly preferred in engineering applications due to its durability, strength and toughness properties.

Gray and ductile cast iron rods produced by the continuous casting method have been used since the 1960s and as a result of the phases they have gone through until today, they have found a wide range of uses from the glass industry to automotive, from oil refineries to hydraulic parts, from gear manufacturing to general machine parts. Although it has a wide range of advantages, the most important reason for its use is that it is economical in various proportions according to the sector and usage areas by minimizing production times and costs due to tool wear.

Ductile cast iron contains graphite in the form of spheroidal or spheroidal graphite in a special way. This increases the toughness and strength properties of the material and provides resistance to cracking.

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Ductile cast iron is produced by a special casting process. In this process, a certain amount of magnesium is added to the liquid iron alloy. The magnesium allows the graphite to form a spherical structure.

Application Areas:

Automotive Industry: Ductile cast iron is commonly used in the production of automotive parts such as engine blocks, transmission parts and brake discs.

Construction: Due to its durability and strength, ductile cast iron is used in a variety of applications in the construction industry.

Machine Parts: The strength properties of the material make it preferred in the production of parts used in machines.

Ductile cast iron is a preferred material in various industries as it generally provides higher strength and toughness than other types of cast iron.