The purpose of this article is to compare and contrast the features of two popular hot metal brakes, the 923 Pro and F4A-440(tm) Brake
The 923 Pro is a hot metal brake designed for high-speed steel rolling applications. It can be used with a variety of materials including hard steels, stainless steels, and alloyed steels. The brake has an operating temperature range from 1100~F to 1800~F (593~C to 1093~C)
The F4A-440(tm) Brake is a hot metal brake designed for cold working operations that require high output speeds or large work pieces. The brake can be operated at temperatures up to 2000~F (1093~C), and it is suitable for use on both plastic and aluminum alloys as well as low carbon steels.
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