The machinability of various grades of austempered ductile (ADI) has been investigated for rough milling operations.
Read More >Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) is a specialty heat treated material that takes advantage of the near-net shape technology and low cost manufacturability of ductile iron castings to make a high strength, low cost, excellent abrasion-resistant material. Six grades of ADI are available to address property combinations of high strength, abrasion resistance and toughness for converting from costly forgings, weldments and assemblies.
In discussions of sustainable or “green” design, the topic of weight reduction is often the first consideration.
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This article examines two conversion opportunities for Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) and details property and design considerations to rely on for future product development.
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An application specific paper highlighting an automotive crankshaft application using ADI (Austempered Ductile Iron) in an aluminum, high performance engine
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This paper discusses current 2003 industry applications and uses for Austempered Ductile Iron
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Several developments have occurred in the past few years regarding the use of austempering applications in the agricultural industry.
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This paper reviews the data found in the literature on environmentally assisted embrittlement of Ductile Irons. A discussion on the mechanisms that may cause such environmental embrittlement is also presented.
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This is a list of typical ADI(Austempered Ductile Iron) properties as seen in commercial applications. Metric (SI) units
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Austempered irons and steels offer the design engineer alternatives to conventional material/process combinations.
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