Advantages of Ductile Iron There are several advantages that ductile iron provides designers: 1.Ductile iron can be easily cast and machined. 2.It has an excellent strength to weight ratio. 3.Ductile iron can be made for a much lower cost than steel. 4.It has superior castability and machinability. 5.Ductile iron provides a designer with an exceptional combination of toughness, low cost manufacturing, and reliability.
While there are many different ductile iron specifications, foundries routinely offer 3 common grades;
