Type CLA 3 is British low alloy steel for investment casting manufacture process only; it’s used for structure and engineering purposes.
BS 3146-1 Specification for Investment Castings in metal; Part 1: Carbon and low alloy steels
BS3146 Type CLA 3 Casting Chemical Requirements Composition: the manufacturer shall select the composition to obtain the mechanical properties required. www.castingquality.com
| Grade | Carbon % | Silicon % | Manganese % | Nickel % | Chromium % | Molybdenum % | Copper % | Sulphur % | Phosphorus % |
| CLA 3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.035 | 0.035 |
BS3146 Type CLA 3 Casting Mechanical Properties at Ambient Temperature:
| Steel | Tensile Strength MPa, min | 0.2% Proof Stress Mpa, min | Elongation, A %, min | Izod Impact Strength, ft/lbf, min |
| CLA 3 | 700-850 | 495 | 11 | 25 |
1MPa = 1 N/MM2
Ambient temperature is taken as 23±5 ºC
BS3146 Type CLA 3 Casting Hardness:
| Grade | Hardness (HB) |
| CLA3 | 201-255 |
BS3146 Type CLA 3 Casting Heat treatment process: www.castingquality.com
Condition: The castings shall be supplied in the finally heat treated condition unless otherwise agreed by purchaser.
The final heat treatment shall consist of annealing, hardening and tempering.
Similar Steel: BS3100 Grade A6; EN 10293 Grade G28Mn6; ISO 9477 Grade 540-720
Manufacture Process: Precision Lost Wax Investment Casting.
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Sand Casting is a popular metal form method, are suitable for all materiel, such as grey iron, ductile iron, malleable iron, carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum and bronze.
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Shell casting method is a good option to replace investment casting and sand casting. the quality is better than sand casting parts, suitable for bulk production.
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Metal Castings
Method: Investment Casting Material: Stainless Steel, SS304, SS316, CF8,CF8M Investment casting can get a good surface finish and precision dimension. it is suitalbe to do products which weight is less than 30kgs. Pls send you drawings with weight and meterial, we will quote you a competitive price.
