Cast Iron producing in foundry Slévárna a modelárna Nové Ransko and their charakteristics

This bachelor thesis deals with cast iron producing in foundry Slévárna a modelárna Nové Ransko and their characteristics in the form of literary research. In the first part graphite cast iron and its distribution is characterized. Furthermore, grey cast iron and ductile cast iron are described in detail in terms of mechanical properties, structure, chemical composition, production, heat treatment and use, and austempered ductile iron is specified. Then specific graphite cast iron, which foundry Slévárna a modelárna Nové Ransko used for production of castings, is listed and described. In conclusion, these materials are evaluated and their advantages and disadvantages are assessed