Aluminium
Aluminium is a very versatile material, with excellent corrosion resistance. Material properties can be improved by Heat Treatment.
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LM5 LM6 LM9 LM16 LM24 LM25 LM27 LM31
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Zinc
Zinc is twice the density of Aluminium, and has excellent non-spark characteristics.
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Copper Alloys
Copper alloys, often referred to as gun-metal, is suitable for sand casting.
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Notes for Designers of Non-Ferrous Castings
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Once again, MRT Castings have partnered with Brother and their UK agent, Whitehouse Machine Tools – a relationship that has spanned more than 25 years.
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11th Sep 2025
MRT is delighted to announce the completion of the latest phase of our on-site redevelopment programme. Following the relocation to our new foundry building in 2021, Unit 4, the erstwhile home of our diecasting operations, was left empty and to be honest, a little worse for wear.
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