While most people don't know what heat treating is, it's actually an essential part of the manufacturing process. This is because heat treatment improves metal parts, making the material better able to withstand wear and tear. Heat treatment involves heating a metal or alloy to a specific temperature and then cooling it to harden the material.Heat treatment can be used at different stages of...

If you’ve ever seen an espresso machine, you’ve probably noticed a “handle” that sticks out where the coffee comes out of. That’s the portafilter (also sometimes referred to as a "group handle"). This spoon-looking device harbors a basket which is actually what holds the coffee grounds during the pulling or extracting of the espresso shot. The handle and little...

CF3 stainless steel is the equivalent type of 304L stainless steel and is specially used in the investment casting process. CF8 and CF3 have very similar chemical and mechanical properties. CF3 is a variant of CF8 with a lower carbon content, which improves weldability and reduces the risk of reduced corrosion resistance around the weld. When there is no post weld heat treatment, CF3 is better...

The individual materials and material combinations of the pump are determined by many interacting factors. "Manufacturing Technology" is a broad heading that includes some aspects that affect pump life and the user's ability to repair the pump. It is best to use materials that are easy to work with. Welding is the most useful repair technique. Components made from materials that cannot be...

Valves make piping systems work and demand high quality and precision. Finding a decent valve casting manufacturer is critical to ensuring top-notch casting services. Various industrial sectors such as transportation, pipelines and other production activities require different castings. Choosing the right casting option is not simple, and a little research can go a long way. Manufacturers sell...

Stainless steel casting, also known as stainless steel investment casting. It requires building an original wax model and images with plaster and successive layers until there is a solid shell around the model. As the wax melts, the molten stainless steel is poured into the mold to create a replica of the original wax mold.Cast stainless steel is economical. It offers high resolution, intricate...

What is CF8M stainless steel?CF8M, its equivalent type 316, is the most widely used American Standard austenitic stainless steel casting grade. The first letter "C" indicates that this alloy is primarily for corrosion resistance. The second letter "F" is the approximate position on the iron-chromium-nickel (FeCrNi) ternary diagram, indicating the content of iron, chromium and nickel. The number...