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Cold cracking, embrittlement, slag trap. Not sure what all of this means? No problem, MetalTek International is here to help with our extensive Metallurgical glossary of industry terms. Once you have the terminology down, learn more about various casting processes such as the items listed to the right. Glossary terms and definitions provided courtesy of the Steel Founders' Society of America.

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Metal castings and Bearium material formerly produced at Southern Centrifugal are now manufactured at our Wisconsin Centrifugal Division. To learn more

One of the main pillars of the MetalTek Brand is Metallurgical and Technical Collaboration so know we are here to help. You have several options. Feel free to call us directly at 262-544-7777 to speak with an Inside Sales Engineer or one of our Metallurgists. If you prefer to submit your questions by using a form on our website, you can do that by clicking here. If you are not ready to reach out to us quite yet, you can download our "Where Used Guide" that provides common alloys and some of their typical uses. If you prefer to deal with your local representative, click here to conduct a search and obtain their contact information.

Metal castings and Bearium material formerly produced at Southern Centrifugal are now manufactured at our Wisconsin Centrifugal Division. To learn more

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