The Choice of Alloy
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
HOW can MRT Castings help you?
I want...
- a complete solution
- to develop a new component from initial concept
- advice on what processes are best suited to my component
- prototypes before committing to production tooling
- to re-shore production to the UK from overseas
- a new supplier to use existing tooling
- to convert a machined from solid part to a casting
- a supplier who can meet stringent quality requirements
New at MRT
MRT's sites on the Walworth Business Park in Andover are now re-opened, following the evacuation yesterday afternoon of the area whilst the amazing Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service dealt with a major incident nearby. Normal operations at MRT are resuming now, and our site is unaffected.
Read MoreAchieving Ultimate Productivity & Component Accuracy
22nd Jan 2019
Purchasing a Zoller Smile420 Tool Pre-Setter has seen an overwhelming improvement in productivity and wasted downtime.
Read MoreMRT have purchased a new PF250 die casting cell
5th Dec 2018
MRT Castings is delighted to announce the purchase of a new PFO250 fully automated, die casting cell, from Italian manufacturer Colosio.
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