V-3 65-45-12 ASTM A536 SG Ductile Iron Stock Supplier
V-3 65-45-12 ASTM a536 SG Ductile Iron Features Unmatched Machinability
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Material Properties |
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Tensile strength | 65,000 psi |
Yield strength | 45,000 psi |
Elongation, % | 12% |
Brinell hardness range | 131/220 |
Microstructure, as cast | Ferritic |
Machinability | Very good |
Heat treatment | Full Anneal or Normalize |
ASTM Specification | A-536 |
V-3 (65-45-12) ductile iron has a tensile strength of 65,000 psi with a yield strength of 45,000 psi and 12% elongation. 65-45-12 ductile iron hardness ranges from 131 to 220 bhn. The microstructure as cast is ferritic.
The fine ferritic structure makes V-3 65-45-12 ductile iron the easiest machining of the three grades of Versa-Bar. V-3 ductile iron offers high spindle speeds, less tool wear, and better finishes. It’s widely used for pistons in the hydraulics industry. 65-45-12 grade ductile iron provides excellent wear resistance and high strength in metal-to-metal applications.
V-3 Continuous Cast SG Ductile Iron is a Fine Steel Replacement
When compared directly 1144 steel (including material cost) our machining tests showed the V-3 ductile iron cost up to 20% less to produce the same part. All grades of continuous cast iron from American Iron & Alloys offer you tremendous cost savings. Versa-Bar ductile iron is an excellent, more affordable alternative to steel, and contains several benefits for producing:
V-3 65-45-12 Ductile Iron Machining Services:
For many of the most common custom components in the automotive, fluid power and transportation industries, 65-45-12 Versa-Bar ductile iron offers you a lower price and higher quality than any steel. American Iron & Alloys offers custom CNC Machining Services and in-house casting to support lean manufacturing.
V-3 65-45-12 Ductile Iron Stock Material
Iron Bar, Rounds & Rods
Our custom cut ductile iron products include a range of rods, bars, and rounds. Whether your company manufactures or produces specific products in America, your best resource of 65-45-12 ductile iron bar stock is American Iron & Alloys. Looking for more information regarding our stock? Call us today!
Iron Tubes
Condensing your saturated range of options when it comes to who you should order 65-45-12 ductile iron tubing from is as easy as heading straight to American Iron & Alloys. Ask us about our custom cast tubing today.
Custom I.D.s & O.D.s | Up to 22" |
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Material | Raw Iron |
Cast Iron Cut Pieces
American Iron & Alloys is proud to offer custom made V-3 65-45-12 ductile iron cut pieces as part of our large inventory of raw iron products. Contact us today about your project.
Cast Iron Plates
Our custom V-3 65-45-12 Ductile iron plates are perfect for machining and fabrication of bearings and rotors. Contact us about our cast iron plates for your project.
Cast Iron Rectangular Bar
American Iron & Alloys' rectangular bar stock is a high-quality material for machining and heavy equipment applications. Contact us for information on ordering and pricing rectangular stock today.
Versa-Bar V-3 65-45-12 Ductile Iron Boasts Greater Durability and Longer Life

V-3 65-45-12 ductile iron features unparalleled machinability.
Versa-Bar ductile iron offers you unprecedented machinability and performance. Versa-Bar’s continuous casting process provides uniformity and consistent soundness you’ll never achieve by sand casting. Turning speeds of 30% or more means increased tool life and decreased labor expense.
High graphite flake content in ASTM A536 SG Versa-Bar means every bar contains tiny recesses retaining oil—lubricated parts stay oily for longer. Well dispersed and retained lubricant means a part made of Versa-Bar has a much better chance of survival should there be oil loss.
Versa-Bar is the true hydraulic metal. Its natural non-abrasive quality gives it extremely high wearability. Versa-Bar represents an opportunity you can’t afford to pass up.
V-3 65-45-12 ductile cast iron beats aluminum, bronze and steel in basic field comparison testing.
Operators were asked to reach the best surface feed per minute (sfm) on 65-45-12 Versa-Bar ductile cast iron and maintain comparable depth of cut and surface roughness with aluminum, bronze and steel grades.
Machine used: a 7hp lathe set up for production of hydraulic cylinder pistons. The cutting tools used in the analysis: a Valenite VC 67 Carbide Insert.
Here are the results:
The results, reached through conventional tooling and equipment, demonstrate Versa-Bar's superiority to the competition.
Contact V-3 65-45-12 ductile iron suppliers at AIA for more information regarding gray and ductile iron for the following areas and beyond: Milwaukee, New York, North Carolina, California, Texas, and Illinois.