At present, graphite molds are widely used in the following aspects:

Graphite molds for non-ferrous metal continuous casting and semi-continuous casting

In recent years, advanced production methods such as direct continuous (or semi-continuous) manufacturing of rods or pipes from molten metal are being promoted at home and abroad. This method has begun to be used in copper, copper alloys, aluminum, aluminum alloys, etc. in China. Artificial graphite is considered to be the most suitable material as a mold for continuous casting or semi-continuous casting of non-ferrous metals. Production practice has proved that due to the use of graphite molds, factors such as good thermal conductivity (thermal conductivity determines the solidification speed of metal or alloy), good self-lubricating properties of the mold, etc., not only increase the casting speed, but also increase the casting speed due to the size of the ingot. It is precise, has smooth surface and uniform crystal structure, and can be directly processed in the next process. This not only greatly improves the yield rate and reduces waste loss, but also greatly improves product quality. There are two continuous casting methods: vertical continuous casting and horizontal continuous casting.

Mold for pressure casting

Artificial graphite materials have been successfully used in pressure casting of non-ferrous metals. For example, zinc alloy and copper alloy castings produced from pressurized casting molds made of artificial graphite materials have been used in automobile parts and other aspects.