4E Cast Iron

Key Features
  • Suitable for High-Speed Machining
  • Withstands high pressures without leaking
  • Low Tensile Strength & Elongation
4e cast iron
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Key Features
  • Suitable for High-Speed Machining
  • Withstands high pressures without leaking
  • Low Tensile Strength & Elongation

Overview

Kormax 4E Continuous Cast Iron bars consist of a uniform pearlitic structure from surface to core. As a continuous cast iron bar it has a fine grain structure combined with the fine graphite flake size and dense homogeneous structure.

The material is well suited for high speed machining and is suitable in applications that demand the ability to withstand high pressures without leaking.

Material Profile

Metric Imperial
Profile Size Range Availability
Solid Round Solid Round 15.75" see full size range In Stock (NZ only)

Chemical Composition

ElementSymbolRange %
CarbonC3.35
ManganeseMn0.45
SiliconSi2.60
NickelNi0.08
ChromiumCr0.08
MolybdenumMo0.01
PhosphorusP0.10
SulfurS0.08
MagnesiumMg0.01
CopperCu0.30
IronFeBalance

Physical Properties

Metric Imperial
MaterialUnitCast Iron 4E
Tensile Strength Minpsi23000
Yield Strength MinN/mm2–
Elongation Min%1%
Hardness MinBHN170