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for engineering of casting and forging parts

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Castings Engineering: Efficient Design of Casting and Forged Parts

Castings Engineering summarized

Castings engineering focuses on the design of casting and forged components for the manufacturing industry. The process stands out due to its extensive design freedom and the ability to integrate complex geometries, weight reduction, and functionality directly into a single part. Musd Engineering combines in-depth expertise in materials, process selection, and design principles to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.

When Is Casting the Right Choice?

  • For parts that are too costly or complex to machine or weld
  • When weight reduction and strength are critical
  • For medium to large series where tooling costs are recovered

Industry Examples:

  • Manufacturing industry: precision parts and serial production
  • Agricultural machinery: durable wear- and structural castings
  • Industrial & construction equipment: strong castings for pumps, excavator arms, gearboxes, and heavy-duty components
  • Transport sector: lightweight yet strong parts such as suspension arms, subframes, and locking mechanisms
  • Maritime industry: heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant components such as pump housings, flanges, wear blocks, and pipe clamps

 

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Design and Engineering of Castings

The success of a casting starts with design optimization: smooth transitions, uniform wall thicknesses, and integrated functions. This often allows welded assemblies or machined parts to be replaced by a single casting, reducing production steps and lowering failure risk.

Process, Material Selection, and Finishing.

Depending on the application, engineers select the appropriate process:

Investment casting, sand casting, or forging. Common materials include:

  • Cast steel: high strength for construction and agricultural machines
  • Stainless cast steel: strong, tough, and corrosion-resistant
  • Cast iron: ideal for stationary parts requiring stiffness, wear resistance, and durability
  • Aluminum: lightweight components for transport and machinery

Depending on requirements, secondary processes such as CNC machining, heat treatment, or surface coatings ensure dimensional accuracy and durability.

Cost, Quality, and Innovation

While tooling requires an initial investment, cost per part decreases significantly in medium to large series. Quality is guaranteed through casting simulation software and non-destructive testing (X-ray, ultrasonic). Innovations such as 3D-printed molds, automation, and AI shorten lead times and increase reliability.

Discuss with Musd Engineering how castings can make your machines lighter, stronger, and more cost-efficient.

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Our working method

For projects involving the design of cast and forged parts, we use the following approach.

Casting Engineering process
Casting Engineering process