Casting Stainlesss Steel - Shrinkage? 1

[ccme]

Looking to machine the moulds, for the patterns to cast 321 or 409 (3 Cr 12) stainless steel exhaust manifold collectors, minimum thickness is schedule 10, max is 15 mm.

What sort of shrinkage can I expect?



thank you.

Rich

 

[arunmrao]

Contraction allowance of 2.5% is recommended.

 

[ccme]

Thanks!