Carbon Steel Casting
for Durable Components

Custom carbon steel castings engineered for strength, wear resistance, and cost-effective performance across industrial applications.

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ASTM A216 WCB / investment casting
Carbon Steel Casting Parts

About Carbon Steel Casting

Carbon steel is a general-purpose steel that features a good balance of machinability, weldability, castability, mechanical properties, and cost effective. With a melting point range from 1420°C to 1538°C, carbon steel is cast through two processes: investment casting and sand casting. At YTD, we provide both processes for different project requirements: investment casting for precision carbon steel castings under 100 kg and sand casting for large casting that weiging up to tons.

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ASTM A216 WCB

ASTM A216 WCB is a standard material specification for cast carbon steel widely used in high-temperature and high-pressure service applications. Known for its superior mechanical properties, durability, and cost-effectiveness, WCB is the most popular casting material grade for general industrial pressure-containing components. It performs reliably across working temperatures typically ranging from -29°C (-20°F) to 425°C (800°F).

Density Carbon Content Melting Range Tensile Strength Yield Strength Hardness
7.85 g/cm³ ≤0.30% 1,420–1,540°C (2,588–2,804°F) 485–620 MPa (70–90 ksi) 250–350 MPa (36–51 ksi) 140–200 HB

ASTM A216 WCC

WCC is a part of the ASTM A216 specification, its a high-strength cast carbon steel that offers higher tensile and yield strength than the widely used Grade WCB, making it an ideal choice for heavy-duty industrial components subjected to moderate elevated temperatures and high working pressures.

Density Carbon Content Melting Range Tensile Strength Yield Strength Hardness
7.85 g/cm³ ≤0.25% 1,420–1,540°C (2,588–2,804°F)  485–650 MPa (70–94 ksi) 275–380 MPa (40–55 ksi) 150–220 HB

ASTM A27/A27M

ASTM A27 / A27M is the governing standard specification for mild-to-medium-strength carbon steel castings intended for general industrial applications. Unlike ASTM A216 (which specifically targets pressure-containing parts), ASTM A27 focuses on structural components, machinery parts, and heavy equipment frameworks where pressure tightness is not the primary requirement.

It covers multiple grades of carbon steel, categorized by chemical composition and heat treatment requirements. Among these, Grade 65-35 and Grade 70-36 are the most widely specified, offering a reliable blend of structural strength, impact ductility, and excellent post-cast machinability.

Grade Density Carbon Content Melting Range Tensile Strength Yield Strength Hardness
60-30 7.85 g/cm³ ≤0.30% 1,480–1,530°C (2,700–2,785°F) 415–550 MPa (60–80 ksi) 205–300 MPa (30–44 ksi) 130–180 HB
63-35 7.85 g/cm³ ≤0.30% 1,480–1,525°C (2,700–2,775°F)  450–600 MPa (65–87 ksi) 240–350 MPa (35–51 ksi) 140–190 HB
70-36 7.85 g/cm³ ≤0.35% 1,460–1,515°C (2,660–2,760°F)  485–650 MPa (70–94 ksi) 250–380 MPa (36–55 ksi) 150–220 HB

Finish Options for Carbon Steel Castings

From standard surface treatment to functional surface coating, YTD provides all kinds of finish options to adapt to your project applications.

In-House Capabilities Network
CNC finishing Plating
Sand/bead blasting Galvanizing
Heat treatment Powder Coating
Polishing Blackening
  Painting

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