{"id":3231,"date":"2026-08-06T10:55:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T02:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/?p=3231"},"modified":"2026-08-06T10:55:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T02:55:15","slug":"comparison-of-granite-and-cast-iron-bases-in-vibration-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/ar\/2026\/08\/06\/comparison-of-granite-and-cast-iron-bases-in-vibration-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparison of granite and cast iron bases in vibration control"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Granite vs. Cast Iron Base \u2014 Comprehensive Vibration Control Comparison<br>I. Core Vibration-Related Material Parameters<br>\u0627\u0644\u062c\u062f\u0648\u0644<br>Performance Indicator Natural Granite (Jinan Green \/ Black Granite) Gray Cast Iron HT250\/HT300 Impact on Vibration Reduction<br>Damping Coefficient (Core of Vibration Reduction) 0.06\u20130.12 0.02\u20130.03 Granite damping is 3\u20134 times that of cast iron, vibration decay is much faster<br>Elastic Modulus Approx. 50GPa 100\u2013140GPa Cast iron has higher rigidity but poor damping, vibration lasts longer<br>Density 2900\u20133100kg\/m\u00b3 7200kg\/m\u00b3 Cast iron has greater self-weight but weaker shock absorption, relying solely on weight to suppress vibration<br>Inherent Internal Stress Almost no natural internal stress, stable after machining Residual internal stress from casting, prone to deformation and exacerbated resonance if aging is insufficient Resonance points of cast iron easily shift during long-term use, granite is stable<br>Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 4.5\u00d710\u207b\u2076\/\u2103 11\u00d710\u207b\u2076\/\u2103 Temperature changes cause deformation, indirectly generating micro-vibration drift<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">II. Item-by-item comparison of vibration control dimensions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vibration absorption (damping vibration reduction, the most critical difference)<br>\u062c\u0631\u0627\u0646\u064a\u062a<br>Dense internal crystal grains natural micro-cracks; once vibration is transmitted, energy is continuously dissipated through friction at the crystal interfaces.<br>High-frequency micro-vibrations generated by high-speed cutting, linear motor reciprocation, and high-speed grinding wheel rotation decay rapidly within seconds;<br>Does not produce continuous resonant ripples; the machined surface is free of vibration marks, and measurement data shows no jumps.<br>Suitable for: Ultra-precision grinders, CMMs, optical equipment, laser processing machines.<br>\u062d\u062f\u064a\u062f \u0645\u0635\u0628\u0648\u0628<br>Homogeneous metallic structure; vibration energy is difficult to dissipate internally, relying solely on self-weight to suppress vibration.<br>Vibration decay is slow, and micro-vibrations will continue to echo;<br>Resonance is extremely likely to occur under high-speed and high-frequency operating conditions, causing ripples and tool marks on the workpiece;<br>Must thicken the wall thickness, add ribs, and increase weight to compensate for the vibration reduction deficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suppressing externally transmitted vibration (vibration isolation)<br>Granite: High inherent damping moderate self-weight can effectively block low-frequency interference from workshop cranes, air compressors, and adjacent machine tools; the crystal structure can scatter incoming vibration waves.<br>Cast Iron: Relies on high density and large mass for passive vibration suppression; if the external vibration frequency is close to the machine tool&#8217;s natural frequency, resonance is easily excited, and simply increasing weight only treats the symptoms, not the root cause.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resonance characteristics<br>Granite: Low resonance peak and narrow resonance range; daily machining speeds\/feed rates are unlikely to hit the resonance zone;<br>Cast Iron: Sharp resonance peaks; slight changes in speed or temperature can easily trigger resonance, causing dimensions and roughness to deteriorate significantly during finishing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dynamic stability (high-speed reciprocating motion scenarios)<br>Linear motors and high-speed gantries frequently starting and stopping generate impact vibrations:<br>Granite bases have fast vibration decay and stable positioning repeatability (\u00b10.001~0.003mm);<br>Cast iron bases have long-lasting impact vibrations; every start and stop brings a slight positioning drift, leading to increased precision dispersion during long-term batch machining.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term stability (indirectly affecting vibration performance)<br>Granite: No casting stress; the structure remains undeformed over years of use, and inherent vibration characteristics remain unchanged for decades;<br>Cast Iron: If low-temperature aging is insufficient, internal stresses are slowly released during use, causing slight deformation of the bed and changing the natural frequency; unexplained vibrations and precision decline are more likely to occur after 1-2 years of use.<br>III. Summary of advantages and disadvantages of vibration control for the two types of bases<br>Granite Base (Vibration reduction advantages)<br>\u2705 Ultra-high damping, high-frequency micro-vibrations are rapidly absorbed, eliminating vibration marks<br>\u2705 Weak resonance, extremely strong dynamic machining stability<br>\u2705 No internal stress, vibration characteristics remain unchanged over the long term<br>\u2705 Low thermal expansion, small thermal deformation, reducing thermally induced micro-vibration offsets<br>\u274c Lower density, self-weight is less than cast iron for the same volume, poor impact resistance in heavy-duty\/heavy-load conditions<br>\u274c High brittleness, cannot withstand severe impacts or heavy cutting shocks<br>Cast Iron Base (Vibration reduction deficiencies, compensated only by self-weight)<br>\u2705 High density and strong load-bearing capacity, suitable for heavy-duty milling\/boring and heavy-cutting\/high-impact equipment<br>\u2705 Good toughness, resistant to impacts and heavy-load cutting shocks<br>\u274c Extremely low damping, slow vibration decay, prone to tool vibration during finishing<br>\u274c Prone to resonance, sensitive to speed and external vibrations<br>\u274c Insufficient aging causes slow deformation, with vibration characteristics deteriorating year by year<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IV. Selection Scenarios (Classified by Vibration Requirements)<br>Priority: Granite (Extremely high requirements for vibration control)<br>CMM, vision measuring machines, ultra-precision grinders, diamond lathes, laser micromachining, semiconductor equipment, optical inspection platforms, micro-precision engraving machines;<br>Requirements: Micron\/nanometer-level precision, mirror-surface machining, optical path stability, zero vibration interference.<br>Priority: Cast Iron (Allows slight vibration, focuses on heavy-load impact resistance)<br>Large floor-type boring machines, heavy-duty gantry machining centers, CNC lathes, stamping equipment, rough milling machines;<br>Operating conditions: Large cutting volumes, heavy tool impact, heavy workpiece loads, precision requirements above 0.01mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-1-1024x542.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-1-1024x542.png 1024w, https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-1-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-1-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-1-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-1-800x424.png 800w, https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-1.png 1169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Granite vs. Cast Iron Base \u2014 Comprehensive Vibration Control ComparisonI. Core Vibration-Related Material ParametersTablePerformance Indicator Natural Granite (Jinan Green \/ Black Granite) Gray Cast Iron HT250\/HT300 Impact on Vibration ReductionDamping Coefficient (Core of Vibration Reduction) 0.06\u20130.12 0.02\u20130.03 Granite damping is 3\u20134 times that of cast iron, vibration decay is much fasterElastic Modulus Approx. 50GPa 100\u2013140GPa&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3232,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":35,"label":"NEWS"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-1-1024x542.png",1024,542,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"jinxing6611@gmail.com","author_link":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/ar\/author\/jtlcnc\/"},"comment_info":1,"category_info":[{"term_id":35,"name":"NEWS","slug":"news","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":35,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":362,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":35,"category_count":362,"category_description":"","cat_name":"NEWS","category_nicename":"news","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3231","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3231"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3231\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3233,"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3231\/revisions\/3233"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3231"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jtlcnc.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3231"}],"curies":[{"name":"\u062f\u0628\u0644\u064a\u0648 \u0628\u064a","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}