Machining Iron vs. Steel: Why Versa-Bar Iron Grades Highest
Want less expensive, higher-quality parts? Switch from steel to continuous cast iron.
The casting industry has been dominated by aluminum, magnesium, copper, steel, and iron alloys for years. Whether you have utilized iron or steel to produce utensils, stoves, rods, or pots and pans, Lawton Standard will change how you make and invest, thanks to Versa-Bar.
As one of the newest metals in the casting industry, Versa-Bar offers several significant benefits that set it apart from other casting materials like bronze, iron, and steel.
We are confident enough in VerVersa-Bar's properties and performance to say it is the best material for metal casting. Step aside, iron and steel—Versa-Bar is here to stay.
Versa-Bar: The Superior Sand-Casted Iron & Steel Alternative
Made of high graphite flake content, Versa-Bar retains oil for longer lubrication and lubricates itself whenever oil is lost. This game-changing property sets it far above steel and iron. The high graphite is also well dispersed throughout Versa-Bar, working as an effective self-contained chip breaker. This results in lower horsepower requirements, which can improve turning speeds by 30% or more. In other words, VerVersa-Bar'stallurgical makeup allows tools to live longer and saves companies time by helping decrease labor hours.
Any parts you produce using continuous cast iron Versa-Bar will contain this met metal's non-abrasive qualities. Versa-Bar can withstand intense strength through heat treatment, including up to 100,000 psi tensile strength.
If you're considering iron or steel, consider the machines that work with the metals you send through it. Versa-Bar has better vibration-dampening capabilities than iron or steel, making it an efficient reducer of machinery noise and helping machines effectively control the fatigue caused by the vibrations.
Versa-Bar isn't a new fad—it's a superior alternative to traditional metals used in the casting industry.
Versa-Bar Shines a Revealing Light on the Shortcomings of Iron
Versa-Bar continuous cast iron has been used in several impressive projects, including building and repairing various deepwater oil and gas fields around the United States. Compared to standard cast iron, Versa-Bar can be used outdoors thanks to its high resistance and strength.
Sand cast iron, conversely, is not as versatile as Versa-Bar. Standard cast iron is a heavy metal that easily rusts, making it unsuitable for large-scale projects like the construction of energy infrastructure. When Versa-Bar is cut, it is ready for the field, but iron must often be finished with a protective coating to be durable.
Versa-Bar has proven itself to our customers around the United States. It is a more affordable alternative to steel and 45% less expensive than the least expensive grade of aluminum. Versa-Bar is one of the most inexpensive metals available for the casting industry today. If you want a low-cost material for casting or turning, you cannot rely on iron to give you the durability you need at an affordable price.
VerVersa-Bar'stallurgical makeup has a specific formula designed to give it strength and versatility at lower costs than any other grade of steel on the market.
Superior Material. Superior Service.
Aside from boasting a wide selection of raw continuous cast iron stock, including class 40 gray iron, 65-45-12 ductile iron, and 80-55-06 ductile iron, Lawton Standard machines your components to help you keep projects moving and save on shipping costs. Not only does the metallurgical makeup of Versa-Bar set us apart from competitors, but our metal services showcase our impressive capabilities as well:
- Continuous gray & ductile iron casting
- Bronze bar & tubing
- Custom metal products & services
- Precision CNC machining services
- Specialty castings and custom shapes