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How Can You Tell If Its A Cast Or Forged? [Solved]

When something is cast, the material is heated above its melting temperature and poured into a mold where it solidifies. When something is forged it is physically forced into shape while remaining in a solid state – although it is frequently heated.

Cast vs Forged crankshaft - how to tell the difference

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How to tell a cast crankshaft from a forged. Easy way to identify forged steel crankshafts from cast

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