2006-07-05 19:02:13 · 0 answers · asked by amrita_dinakar 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
As far as I know, no. In steel the crystaline structure is all pointing the one direction. In cast iron they are all pointing in different directions.
I'm not 100 % sure, but I think that's right.
2006-07-05 19:08:56 · answer #1 · answered by smelly pete 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steel is a type of metal. Casting can only be done with molten iron ore.
2006-07-05 19:11:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. steel can be used for casting.
the presence of ferrite makes it possible.
you could find the complete article on teh stainless steel used in casting & its advantage in the following article.
2006-07-06 19:13:08 · answer #3 · answered by suresh kumar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many mechanical components made of steel castings, such as bearing blocks. See
http://www.sfsa.org/
2006-07-06 08:00:21 · answer #4 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋