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Chenab Engineering operates a fully equipped materials lab with state-of-the-art analysis equipment for cast metals and cast metal matrix composites. Our team employs rigorous testing protocols to minimize casting defects and maximize structural performance — from Gray Iron to high-alloy defence-grade steels.

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Material Categories
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ASTM / AISI Grades
ISO
9001 · 14001 · 45001
1950
Est. Since

Material Specification

We offers a superlative metal casting experience in an environment that is unparalleled by others. The goal is to applying practical concepts that will prepare them for a future in the manufacturing industry. To achieve this our lab is equipped with machinery, tooling, hardware, and software to help students design, produce and test a wide range of cast metals and cast metal matrix composites.This lab allows for the custom formulations of alloys. Our team use the following techniques to analyse these alloys, minimizing problems in casting defects and maximizing aesthetic qualities.

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Material Specification

We offers a superlative metal casting experience in an environment that is unparalleled by others. The goal is to applying practical concepts that will prepare them for a future in the manufacturing industry. To achieve this our lab is equipped with machinery, tooling, hardware, and software to help students design, produce and test a wide range of cast metals and cast metal matrix composites.This lab allows for the custom formulations of alloys. Our team use the following techniques to analyse these alloys, minimizing problems in casting defects and maximizing aesthetic qualities.

01 / GRAY IRON
Gray Iron
Cast Iron · BS 1452 · ASTM A48
Gray Iron — ASTM A48 vs. BS 1452:197 (UK)
ASTM A48 Class BS Grade Test Bar Dia N/mm² kgf/mm² tonn/in²
21.8015030–32 mm15015.39.7
26.0918030–32 mm18016.411.7
31.9522030–32 mm22022.414.2
37.6826030–32 mm26026.516.8
43.5530030–32 mm30030.619.4
50.7235030–32 mm35035.722.7
57.9740030–32 mm40040.825.9
02 / S.G. IRON
S.G. Iron
Spheroidal Graphite Iron · ASTM A536
Ductile Iron — ASTM A536 Classes
ASTM A536 Class Tensile (N/mm²) Tensile (kgf/mm²) Tensile (lbf/in²) Yield (N/mm²) Yield (lbf/in²) Elongation %
60-40-1841442.260,00027640,00018
65-45-1244845.765,00031045,00012
80-55-0655256.280,00037955,0006
100-70-0368970.3100,00048370,0003
120-90-0282784.4120,00062180,0002
03 / LOW ALLOY
Low Alloy Steel
Chemical Composition & Mechanical Properties
Low Alloy Steel — Chemical Composition & Mechanical Properties
ASTM AISI C % Si % Mn % Cr % Ni % Mo % P Max S Max Yield (MPa) Tensile (MPa) Elong % BHN Charpy (J)
— 1015 0.13–0.18 0.4 0.3–0.6 — — — 0.04 0.05 270 450 25 120 90
A-356 Cl.5 4118 0.18–0.23 0.15–0.35 0.70–0.90 0.40–0.60 — 0.08–0.15 0.035 0.04 450 650 12 180 40–50
A-4879-Q 4140 0.38–0.43 0.15–0.35 0.75–1.0 0.80–1.10 — 0.15–0.25 0.035 0.04 490 685 12 225 40–50
A-217 CS 5150 0.48–0.53 0.15–0.35 0.70–0.90 0.70–0.90 — — 0.035 0.04 490 685 12 220 40–50
— 1335 0.33–0.38 0.15–0.35 1.6–1.9 — — — 0.035 0.04 440 685 25 200 40–50
— 50B40 0.38–0.43 0.15–0.35 0.75–1.0 0.40–0.60 — — 0.035 0.04 460 785 22 220 40–50
A-217 WC-4 8630 0.28–0.33 0.15–0.35 0.70–0.90 0.40–0.60 0.40–0.70 0.15–0.25 0.035 0.04 590 835 17 300 40–50
04 / CORROSION
Corrosion Resisting Steel
Stainless Grades · ASTM A-296 Series
Corrosion Resisting Steel — ASTM A-296
ASTM AISI C % Si % Mn % Cr % Ni % Mo % P Max S Max Yield (MPa) Tensile (MPa) Elong % BHN Charpy (J/cm²)
A-296 CF-203020.15 Max1.02.017–198–10—0.0450.031964905016080
A-296 CF-83040.081.02.018–208–12—0.0450.0324549040140100
A-296 CA-154100.151.01.011.5–13.50.5 Max—0.0450.034906903018570
A-296 CH-203090.201.02.022–2412–15—0.0450.033505903019040
A-296 CF-8h3160.081.02.016–1810–142–30.0450.0324559050160100
06 / WEAR RESISTING
Wear Resisting Steel
Manganese & High-Strength Grades · ASTM A-128 / A-487
Wear Resisting Steel — ASTM A-128 / A-487
ASTM AISI C % Si % Mn % Cr % Ni % Mo % Other P Max S Max Yield (MPa) Tensile (MPa) Elong % BHN Charpy (J/cm²)
A-128—1.20.810.03.5——Cu 1.00.050.0540085035210260
A-128—1.20.412.0————0.050.0535070040200260
A-128 E-2—1.20.412.0——2.0—0.050.0540090030220260
A-487 10-N43400.38–0.430.15–0.350.60–0.800.70–0.901.65–2.00.20–0.30—0.050.05110013001545030
07 / CARBON STEEL
Carbon Steel
Plain Carbon Grades · ASTM A-148 Series
Carbon Steel — ASTM A-148 Series
ASTM AISI C % Si % Mn % P Max S Max Yield (MPa) Tensile (MPa) Elong % BHN Charpy (J/cm²)
—10150.13–0.180.40.3–0.60.040.052704502512090
—10200.18–0.230.40.3–0.60.040.052704502213080
A-148 80-5010300.28–0.340.40.6–0.90.040.053305502014060
A-148 90-6010400.43–0.500.40.60–0.900.040.054006501717040
A-148 105-8510500.48–0.550.40.6–0.90.040.055007501519020
A-148 120-9510600.55–0.650.40.6–0.90.040.056008501421010
Our Products
Engineered for Excellence · Castings & Machined Components
08 / PRODUCTS

Gray Iron Castings

General Engineering · Machine Parts

BS 1452
MATERIAL: GRAY IRON
  • Grades 150 to 400
  • Tensile Strength 150–400 N/mm²
  • Applications Pump Housings, Valve Bodies
  • Casting Weight Up to 500 kg
#CI-1000

Ductile Iron Castings

S.G. Iron · High Strength

ASTM A536
MATERIAL: S.G. IRON
  • Grades 60-40-18 to 120-90-02
  • Yield Strength 276–621 MPa
  • Elongation 2% – 18%
  • Applications Gearboxes, Automotive Parts
#DI-2000

Low Alloy Steel

High Strength · Heat Treatable

ASTM A-487
MATERIAL: ALLOY STEEL
  • Common Grades 4140, 4340, 8630
  • Tensile Strength 685–1300 MPa
  • Hardness (BHN) 180–450
  • Applications Heavy Machinery, Gears
#LA-3000

Stainless Steel

Corrosion Resistant

ASTM A-296
MATERIAL: STAINLESS
  • Common Grades 304, 316, 410
  • Cr Content 11.5% – 24%
  • Ni Content 0.5% – 15%
  • Applications Pumps, Valves, Marine
#SS-4000

Heat Resisting Steel

High Temperature Service

ASTM A-297
MATERIAL: HEAT RESISTING
  • Common Grades 310, 309, 446
  • Cr Content 22% – 27%
  • Max Service Temp 1100°C
  • Applications Furnace Parts, Kilns
#HR-5000

Wear Resisting Steel

Manganese · High Strength

ASTM A-128
MATERIAL: MANGANESE STEEL
  • Mn Content 10% – 14%
  • Impact Resistance 260 J/cm²
  • Work Hardening Excellent
  • Applications Crushers, Excavators
#WR-6000

Carbon Steel

Plain Carbon · General Purpose

ASTM A-148
MATERIAL: CARBON STEEL
  • Common Grades 1015 – 1060
  • Carbon Range 0.13% – 0.65%
  • Tensile Strength 450–850 MPa
  • Applications Structural, General Engg.
#CS-7000

Custom Engineered

Designed to Your Specs

CUSTOM
MATERIAL: ANY GRADE
  • Casting Process Sand / Investment
  • Weight Range 1 kg – 2000 kg
  • Machining CNC Capable
  • Testing NDT Available
#CUSTOM
Our Capabilities
Foundry · Machining · Testing
09 / CAPABILITIES

Foundry

Melting & Pouring

  • FurnacesInduction 5 Ton
  • Monthly Capacity200 Ton
  • ProcessesGreen Sand, No-Bake

Heat Treatment

Annealing · Quenching

  • Furnace TypeElectric/Gas
  • Max Temp1200°C
  • QuenchingOil/Water/Polymer

Machining

CNC & Conventional

  • CNC Lathes8 Units
  • VMC4 Units
  • BoringUp to 2m

Testing

Quality Assurance

  • Tensile Testing60 Ton
  • HardnessBHN, Rockwell
  • NDTUT, MPI, Dye Pen