Abstract: An as-cast carbidic ductile iron is provided, having a pearlitic matrix with 5-50% by volume carbides and high wear resistance properties. The as-cast carbidic ductile iron is produced without an austempering heat treatment step. The as-cast carbidic ductile iron preferably includes a carbide stabilizing element and a spheroidizing agent.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 15, 2006
Date of Patent:
November 2, 2010
Assignee:
Dexter Foundry, Inc.
Inventors:
Jeffrey Paul Lemke, Robert Edward Eppich