Preliminary study to data adequation to use engineering tooling in perlitic matrix gray cast iron

Metal in general presents two distinct regions in tension by deformation curves, one elastic and other plastic. At the elastic region, there is a direct proportionality between applied load and correspondent deformation. This can be called an elastic linear behavior of the material. Considering graphite content cast iron with lamellar morphology this behavior does not follow the same pattern. Since the beginning of the loading those materials present non-linear behavior with the load applied.

In this report will be presented microstructure analysis, micro and macro hardness tests and a precise determination of tension versus deformation curves of perlitic gray cast iron with predominant Type A graphite to get the real tension profile developed when flexion loads are applied.