Knowledge Centre
Practical guides on process selection, material choice, inspection scope and sourcing, written for engineers and buyers who specify cast, forged and machined parts.
Casting or Forging How to Choose for a Load Bearing Part
The decision between a casting and a forging is usually made on shape complexity and load type rather than on price. This guide sets out the practical criteria.
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Choosing Heat Resistant Alloys for Grate Bars and Furnace Castings
Grate bars are consumables, so the alloy decides the operating budget. This guide explains the grades Eurona works with and how the working condition narrows the choice.
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Selecting an Aluminium Casting Process by Batch Size and Wall Thickness
Four aluminium casting routes with very different cycle times, tolerances and tooling costs. The published figures make the choice straightforward once batch size is known.
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What NDT and Quality Documents to Specify on a Casting Order
Most acceptance disputes come from an inspection scope that was never agreed. This guide covers what to specify and when to specify it.
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How to Specify a Screw Pump Rotor That Lasts
Rotor life depends on hardness, helical profile and arc surface finish. Each is measurable, and each is routinely left off the enquiry.
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A Four Stage Process for Sourcing Machinery Parts From China
The stages an overseas parts order actually passes through, and the decisions that belong in each one.
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Who writes these guides?
They are written by the Eurona technical team from the process and inspection data the company works with day to day. Every figure quoted is a published capability figure.
Can you advise on a specific part?
Yes. Drawing review, manufacturability analysis and process route proposal are part of the engineering support offered on every project.
Are more guides planned?
Guides are added as recurring buyer questions appear. If a topic would be useful, send it through on WhatsApp or by email.
Have A Question That Is Not Covered Here
Send the drawing or the question. A technical sales engineer for the relevant process family will answer.