The difference between casting and welding of reducer gearbox

The gearbox and end cover of the reducer are usually cast in gray cast iron. When producing a single piece, it can also be welded with steel plates, and there are also castings for the gearbox body, and welded parts for the gearbox cover. What are the differences between casting and welding gearbox.

The welded reducer gearbox is light in weight, saves materials and has a short production cycle. However, it requires high welding technology and is only suitable for single-piece production. The structure is more complex, but the weight is lighter.

The cast reducer gearbox has good rigidity, easy to obtain a beautiful appearance, and is suitable for mass production, especially the reducer gearbox made of gray cast iron is easy to cut and has a simple structure, but the cast reducer gearbox is relatively heavy.