Casting Guides
Technical Resources
Guides on the metals we pour, how sand casting behaves, and how to specify a casting that comes out right the first time.
Ductile Iron vs Gray Iron: Which Should You Choose?
Gray iron and ductile iron look alike as castings but behave very differently under load. Here is how the graphite structure decides which one your part needs.
Oct 6, 2026
Short-Run Ductile Iron Castings (1 to 500 Pieces): What to Expect
How a short run of ductile iron castings is quoted and made: choosing an ASTM A536 grade, what pattern tooling does to the price, and what to send for a quote.
Oct 6, 2026