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0.2% Proof Stress * Tensile Stress (N/mm2)* Elongation (%) Brinell Hardness Number Endurance Limit (5 X 108 Cycles + N/mm2 Modulus of Elasticity (x 103 N/mm2)
N/mm2)
Chill Cast LM25-TE LM25-TB7 130-200 90-110 190-250 230 2 5 75-95 65-75 75 95 71 71
* The values shown are typical ranges for test bars produced to the requirements of B.S.1490. Specification minima are in bold type.
*Applies to fully heat treated sand castings; values are approximate and for castings in other conditions will depend on their thermal history.
MACHINABILITY The heat treated alloy has fairly good machining properties, but tools should preferably be of high speed steel and must be kept sharp. A moderately high rate of tool wear may be expected. Liberal cutting lubricant should be employed. CORROSION RESISTANCE Resistance to corrosive attack by sea water and marine atmospheres is high. ANODISING A protective anodic film can be obtained by either the sulphuric or chromic acid process but the grey opaque character of coatings of normal thickness precludes their colouring in light shades for decorative purposes. CASTING CHARACTERISTICS
FLUIDITY PRESSURE TEST HOT TEARING TYPICAL POURING TEMPERATURE-710oC
Good, suitable for fairly thin castings. Suitable for castings required to be leak tight. The production of castings in this alloy very rarely introduces problems due to hot tearing. The actual temperatures employed may range considerably above or below this value and will depend upon the particular conditions for each castings.