Ductile cast iron is preferred as nodular iron or spheroidal graphite iron. Ductile cast iron contains graphite in form of discrete nodules and matrix of ferrite and perlite. In order to determine the mechanical properties, one needs to determine volume of phases in matrix and nodularity in the microstructure of metal sample. Manual methods available for this, are time consuming and accuracy de...

The article discusses the possibilities of employing an algorithm based on the Rough Set Theory for generating engineering knowledge in the form of logic rules. The logic rules were generated from the data set characterizing the influence of process parameters on the ultimate tensile strength of austempered ductile iron. The paper assesses the obtained logic rules with the help of the rule qual...

The classical casting material cast iron is experiencing a renaissance. High strength CGI or alloyed cast iron components are substituting previously used non-ferrous castings in automotive power train applications. The mechanical engineering industry has recognized the value in substituting forged or welded structures with stiff and light-weight cast iron castings. New products such as wind tu...