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What's
included in the Heavy Truck & Equipment segment? This
segment includes a diverse range of parts users, such as heavy
duty engines; construction, oil, railroad, and mining equipment;
farm machinery; and valves, pumps, and compressors. The segment
is characterized by relatively medium production volume, with
unique castings geometries and performance characteristics demanded
by every assembler.
How
does this compare with the other three categories into which
we divide the market for cast metal parts? |
How big
is the market for castings for heavy trucks and equipments?
Heavy trucks and equipment consumer roughly 25% of all castings
(by weight). |
What metals
are used in castings for heavy trucks & equipment?
All metals are used, but steel is
unusually important. Many applications in this segment require
extreme strength and hardness, where steel excels. |
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What processes are
used in castings for heavy trucks & equipment?
All processes are used, and none
predominates.
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