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Title:

Process Technology for Manufacturing of Engineering Components from Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI)
Value Proposition:

Near Net Shape (NNS) manufacturing of Engineering Components through ADI route
Summary Application:

This process technology aids in manufacturing of ADI components like L type Rotavator blades for agricultural sector, Crank shaft for 35 hp tractor engine, Hammers for mining sector and Gudgeon pin for heavy duty compressor.
Advantages:
  • Easy to produce complex geometry components.
  • Mechanical properties comparable to some grades of steel.
  • 3. 20% Cheaper than forged steel parts.
  • Needs less energy than forged steel parts.
  • Superior wear / abrasion resistance.
  • 10% lighter than steel
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR- Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
CSIR- Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute[CSIR-CMERI]
:  director[at]cmeri[dot]res[dot]in
:91-343-2546401, 6510701
:https://www.cmeri.res.in
Industrial Applications: Alloys [Metallurgy] Making Processes [Metallurgy]
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