I am trying to find a substitute for ductile iron. I need to find a metal
that
has similar ductility as ductile iron, but, is a tad lighter. I have tried
ZA12,
and although the casting came back beautifully, the metal edges create
burrs.
I am designing professional horseshoes and need to add a little more design
than is permitted with the weight of ductile iron (.28 pounds per cubic
inch).
When the ZA12 hit the steel stake it created sharp burrs. Is there the
possibility
that there a plating that would eliminate the burrs? Would electroless
nickel
be a possibility?
Thanks
- posted 13 years ago