Finished Cast Iron
Finished cast iron services include drilling, rough turning, and machining
CNC machining professionals at AIA/Lawton Standard have over 30 years of experience applying advanced engineering techniques to produce custom continuous-cast iron components.
We utilize new tooling and coolant technologies to machine at rates equal to or surpassing aluminum, steel, or bronze. The metallurgical makeup of continuous-cast iron alone enables higher machining rates. Well-dispersed graphite in our continuous cast iron provides several cost-saving benefits, allowing us to produce custom metal components at a fraction of the cost.
- Class 40 Gray Iron (CC-2)
- 65-45-12 Ductile Iron (CC-3)
- 80-55-06 Ductile Iron (CC-4)
Cast iron stock options
- Cast iron bars, rounds, and rods
- Cast iron tubes
- Cast iron square & rectangular bars
- Cast iron plates
- Cast iron specialty shapes
Continuous cast iron can achieve 30% higher turning speeds, increasing tool life and decreasing manpower expenses. Tiny recesses in microscopic granite flakes in continuous-cast iron promote lubricant retention, meaning the parts last longer because they remain lubricated longer than regular steel or aluminum.
Better machine rates mean quicker production and lower prices
Due to its favorable physical characteristics, continuous cast iron expedites turning and milling, drilling, and saw cutting.
Continuous cast iron is an excellent alternative to steel or aluminum. Machining a hydraulic cylinder from cont. cast was 45% less expensive than producing a piston from the cheapest-grade aluminum.
Investing in custom, continuous-cast iron machined components from AIA/Lawton Standard is a major step toward extending machine and tool life. You save money and receive high-quality custom components that will last you longer than any other you will find in the industry.