25CrMo steel is a standard Cr-Mo alloy structural steel widely adopted for precision lost wax (investment) casting production. Containing chromium and molybdenum alloy elements, this material features outstanding hardenability, fatigue resistance, wear resistance and moderate high-temperature stability after quenching & tempering treatment.
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Our 25CrMo precision casting adopts full silica sol lost-wax craft, delivering smooth surface finish, precise dimensional control and stable internal metallographic structure with minimal shrinkage, porosity and inclusions. Post processes include CNC precision machining, heat treatment (normalizing, quenching & tempering), shot blasting, passivation and non-destructive testing (UT/MT) as customer required.
Mechanical performance can be customized via heat treatment: balanced tensile strength, impact toughness and hardness to stand heavy load, alternating stress and moderate temperature working conditions.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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What is 25CrMo steel and what makes it suitable for precision casting?
25CrMo is a standard chromium-molybdenum alloy structural steel known for its excellent hardenability, fatigue resistance, wear resistance and moderate high-temperature stability. These properties — combined with its good machinability and weldability — make it highly suitable for precision investment (lost wax) casting of complex, load-bearing components.
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What casting process is used for 25CrMo precision castings?
We use the full silica sol lost-wax (investment casting) process, which ensures a smooth surface finish, precise dimensional tolerances and a stable internal metallographic structure with minimal shrinkage, porosity and inclusions — ideal for high-performance engineering components.
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What post-processing and secondary operations are available?
We offer a full range of post-processing services including CNC precision machining, heat treatment (normalizing, quenching & tempering), shot blasting, passivation and non-destructive testing (ultrasonic testing UT / magnetic particle testing MT) based on customer specifications and industry requirements.
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Can the mechanical properties of 25CrMo castings be customized?
Yes. Mechanical performance can be tailored through specific heat treatment programs to achieve the desired balance of tensile strength, impact toughness and hardness, ensuring the parts meet the demands of heavy loads, alternating stress and moderate-temperature operating conditions.
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What industries and applications are 25CrMo castings used for?
25CrMo precision castings are widely used across heavy machinery (brackets, load-bearing structures), automotive (chassis and transmission parts), petrochemical (valve bodies, high-pressure pipe fittings), gear housings, shaft sleeves, and mining & construction machinery structural components.
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Do you support OEM orders, custom designs and small batch production?
Absolutely. We support OEM and custom drawing-based orders, small trial batches for prototype validation, and large-scale mass production. Every order is accompanied by full material certifications and detailed inspection reports to ensure compliance with your quality standards.