Custom Centrifugal Casting Manufacturing Company
Centrifugal casting or as it’s also known, rotocasting, is the process of creating cylindrical parts using gravity or pressure to fill a rotating mold. Machines used to rotocast are horizontal if long cylinders are being cast or vertical if rings are being cast. Molds can be made of steel, cast iron, or graphite. To begin the process, the walls of the mold are coated and baked with a refractory ceramic coating to prevent sticking before the mold is then rotated at high speeds.
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The speeds at which the mold rotates are typically between 300-3000 RPM. Molten metal is then poured into the mold as it’s rotating and centrifugal forces move the metal into the mold walls evenly. The mold continues to rotate as the metal cools from the outer edge inward. After the entire part is cooled, the mold stops rotating and the piece is removed. If a smooth surface is required, impurities that have been pushed to the inner diameter are removed via machining or sand-blasting.
Advantages/Disadvantages
Pieces made from centrifugal casting can be tailored to the specific needs of the part with any length, thickness, or diameter without a need for cores. Parts have rotational symmetry from gravity without any seams and can be very large in size. The production cost is low as molds can be reused for parts of varying wall thickness and labor costs are low. Centrifugal casting is typically used to create stock materials and may not be a good solution for more specifically shaped parts. Parts made are limited to cylindrical shapes and long lead times are possible.
Applications
Centrifugal casting or rotocasting can be employed to produce various types of products, depending on the material used. It was first popularized to make steel train wheels. Pipes are made from concrete or steel, engine sleeves and cylinder liners are made from various metals, and television and telescope parts are made from glass, all using centrifugal casting. Industries using this technique include agriculture, industrial manufacturing, transportation, and aerospace including aircraft and rockets.
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Melissa Quiroz2024-08-09Good company, knowledgeable staff, product was exactly what i asked for. Got me out of a jam!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Alex Armstrong2023-12-15Steve was great to work with and was always available when needed.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Jon Ramsey2023-10-07Mike at TFG was tenative to our supply needs and an immense help! Took on a project that was quite large and daunting, only to be resilient through the task challenges. In conclusion, everything was completed successfully and a huge success. Would recommend and I plan to use them for future projects. Thanks again Mike and TFG team.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Nic Robinson2023-10-05Steve Bogdanovich has been critical to our team meeting deadlines with a quality product. The communication and customer service is top notch. We know we can rely on Steve and The Federal Group team to get us a quality product and in a timely manner. We've sent all of our casted parts through them because we know we will get the best service, and they keep us informed through every step in the process.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Sean Connelly2023-06-21The Federal Group was great to work with. Steve was very professional and diligent in providing good advice/feedback as well as following up with me. Look forward to working with them in the future as well!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Sher Stahl2020-07-10The Federal Group is a top-notch supplier of ours. They take quality very seriously and strive to ensure we have exactly what we want and when we need it. Communication is excellent. Service is excellent. I have worked with this supplier directly for better than 7 years now, and still considered one of my best suppliers. We've recently expanded our product line with this company and are excited to partner on this line and on future projects. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have such a responsive company, and rep, Richard, to work with. I highly recommend this supplier.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Marshall2020-06-30Excellent customer service and products!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Mae Winter2020-06-25Great parts, great prices and great people! Everything you want and need in a trusted supplier.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Dave Scillion2020-06-24Federal Group is a terrific supplier to work with. Quality parts at competitive pricing. Richard Jegla is great to work with there!
