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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Unit 4 Rebuild
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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We’re all enjoying the summer weather right now, but at MRT we’re putting the sunshine to great use.
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We're excited to announce that MRT Castings will be exhibiting again at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics!
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