

Industy |
Sub-industry |
Part name |
Material |
Process |
Features |
Technical advantages |
Industrial valve |
Industrial piping parts |
Butterfly valve |
Carbon steel WCB |
Coated sand casting/Lost wax casting |
Pipeline parts |
Multiple process layouts can take advantage of the advantages of two processes, with flexible production arrangements and high efficiency |
Industrial piping parts |
Control valve |
Carbon steel |
Lost wax casting |
Pipeline parts |
Lost wax casting process, using silica sol in the pre-process, good product surface quality, less mold cost, and small quatity production. |
Industrial piping parts |
Butterfly disc |
Stainless steel CF8 |
Coated sand casting |
Pipeline parts |
The coated sand casting uses independent sand preparation, with stable quality, good product surface finish and high production efficiency. |

Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd. is a dynamic and innovative industry and trade integration enterprise, dedicated to the cutting-edge research, impeccable production, and global trading of high-quality precision casting parts. With over 30 years of expertise in the industry, and bolstered by its own factory, this company has carved a niche with its modern production facility sprawling over 47,000 square meters, which includes 10,000 square meters of state-of-the-art workshops. Annually, it boasts a remarkable production capacity exceeding 30,000 tons of precision cast steel parts. Our products enjoy a robust presence across more than 20 countries and regions, spanning Europe, America, and Asia, showcasing our global footprint.
Our History:
1. Founding Period (1996-1998):
Established in 1996, in the vibrant city of Pingdu, Qingdao, China, the company embarked on its journey by delivering unparalleled precision casting solutions tailored for the agricultural machinery and automotive axle sectors. Initially, the focus was on crafting small-scale precision castings using the traditional yet effective silica gel precision casting technology.
2. Technological Accumulation and Expansion (1998-2014):
The year 1998 marked a significant milestone with the introduction of advanced investment and sand casting technologies, opening avenues for the production of medium to large-scale precision castings. The 2006 acquisition of ISO9001 certification fortified the quality and dependability of our casting products. From 2009 to 2014, the company experienced exponential growth, expanding its production capabilities, incorporating multiple new production lines, and embracing efficient casting processes to cater to the complex demands of diverse, multi-batch, and customized manufacturing needs.
3. Brand Marketing (2016-2020):
Our brand-building journey gathered momentum in 2016 as we actively engaged in both domestic and international industry exhibitions, elevating our brand's recognition. By 2017, we amplified our global market outreach and forged enduring partnerships with overseas clients. By 2020, the fruition of our efforts was evident as we developed numerous patented technologies, significantly enhancing precision and quality in our products.
4. Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development (2018-2024):
The year 2018 heralded the establishment of a dedicated research and development center, honing in on pioneering new materials and techniques. By 2019, we introduced an eco-friendly precision casting process, substantially reducing pollution emissions while elevating the quality of surface and internal casting defects. Our technological prowess was formally recognized in 2020 when we were designated as a national high-tech enterprise, a testament to our commitment to innovation.
5. Intelligent Manufacturing and Future Vision:
In light of the global pandemic in 2019, we swiftly recalibrated our market strategies, focusing on strengthening online marketing and service capabilities to sustain business continuity. By 2021, we unveiled our intelligent manufacturing initiative, seamlessly integrating automation and cutting-edge information technology to boost production efficiency and streamline management operations.
6. Looking Ahead:
Driven by an unwavering commitment to innovation, Starise Metal aspires to ascend to the pinnacle of the global precision casting industry, consistently pioneering new trails in excellence.
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Investment casting is an exceptionally sophisticated and intricate manufacturing process, renowned across industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical for its ability to produce metal components of remarkable precision and quality. This process stands out for its unparalleled accuracy, offering a clear pathway that transforms concept into reality. Below, we unravel the detailed basic steps involved in this remarkable journey, allowing you to gain a profound understanding of how these extraordinary components come to life.
1. Wax Pattern Creation
The mesmerizing investment casting journey begins with the meticulous creation of wax patterns. Highly skilled artisans deftly inject premium wax into precisely engineered aluminum molds, capturing the exact shape and dimensions of the desired final product with stunning precision. This intricate wax model forms the essential blueprint, laying the foundation for the entire casting process. The quality and accuracy of this wax pattern are pivotal, influencing the ultimate excellence of the metal component.
2. Assembly
In the assembly stage, each meticulously crafted wax pattern is expertly and carefully affixed to a central wax sprue, forming what is commonly known as a pattern assembly or wax tree. The central sprue is indispensable, serving as the pivotal channel for molten metal to flow, filling the intricately detailed cavities of the wax patterns. This step demands exceptional attention to detail, ensuring each wax pattern is perfectly aligned and securely attached to the sprue.
3. Shell Building
With the pattern assembly complete, the transformative shell-building stage begins. The assembly undergoes multiple immersive dips into a high-quality ceramic slurry, gradually enveloped by layers of refractory materials. Each layer must dry completely before the next is applied. This painstaking, delicate process creates a robust, durable ceramic shell that encapsulates the intricate wax patterns, providing the structure and protection necessary for the following steps.
4. Dewaxing
After forming the ceramic shell, the pivotal dewaxing step occurs. The assembly, now encased within its ceramic shell, is heated in a specialized furnace. This high-temperature process melts and drains the wax, a reason why investment casting is also known as 'lost-wax casting.' The result is a hollow ceramic mold with precisely defined cavities, mirroring the original wax patterns and ready to welcome the molten metal.
5. Burnout/Preheating
Following dewaxing, the ceramic mold undergoes a crucial burnout stage, where it faces extremely high temperatures. This serves several purposes: it ensures complete removal of wax, solidifies the ceramic structure, and prepares the mold for pouring. Preheating is essential, allowing molten metal to flow smoothly and fill cavities evenly, minimizing defect risks. Once preheating is done, the mold is primed for the molten metal.
6. Pouring
The pouring step is the heart of the investment casting process. Molten metal, meticulously selected to meet specific grade requirements, is carefully poured into the preheated ceramic mold. It flows rapidly, filling every intricate cavity, taking on the exact shape and dimension of the original wax patterns as it cools. This step is executed with precision, ensuring the final product's quality and integrity.
7. Shell Removal
After the metal has solidified completely, the ceramic shell is removed to unveil the final metal component. Vibratory methods are employed to carefully break away the ceramic shell, revealing the intricately crafted metal casting within. This step demands meticulous care to prevent damaging the finely crafted metal part.
8. Cut-off
Upon the meticulous removal of the shell, the individual metal castings stand poised for their next transformation. Each casting is expertly detached from the central sprue using state-of-the-art saws or precision cutting tools. This careful separation ensures an immaculate and precise cut, rendering the metal component perfectly prepared and primed for subsequent processing stages.
9. Finishing
Embarking on the final leg of the investment casting journey, we delve into the art of finishing—a vital step to tailor components to exacting specifications. Catering to diverse applications, innovative finishing techniques are employed. Custom heat treatment is often utilized to elevate the metal's mechanical prowess, bolstering its strength and toughness. For achieving impeccable precision in dimensions and tight tolerances, CNC machining is paramount. Shot blasting, an art in itself, is frequently applied to cleanse surfaces, bestowing them with a refined and smooth finish. Meanwhile, polishing transfigures components, bestowing a radiant and attractive luster that captivates the eye.
Investment casting is heralded as a marvel of modern manufacturing—a symphony of skill, precision, and cutting-edge techniques. This process births exquisite, high-quality metal components that not only meet but exceed the rigorous benchmarks set by an array of demanding industries. Uniting tradition and innovation, investment casting is the cornerstone for excellence in metalwork.
Material |
Carbon Steel |
Ductile Iron |
Alloy Steel |
Stainless Steel |
Manganese Steel |
Material Grade/Designation |
ZG200-400 ZG230-450 ZG270-500 ZG310-570 ZG340-640 Q235 |
QT350-22L QT400-18 QT400-18L QT450-10 QT500-7 QT600-3 QT700-2 QT800-2 QT900-2 QTD800-10 QTD900-8 QTD1050-6 QTD1200-3 QTD1400-1 |
ZG20Mn, ZG30Mn ZG40Mn, ZG20Mn2 ZG35CrMnSi, ZG40Cr ZG35CrMo, ZG42CrMo AH36,EH36,FH36 Q420qE,Q500qE 16MnDR 09MnNiDR ZGD410-620 ZGD535-720 ZGD650-830 ZGD730-310 ZGD840-1030 ZGD1030-1240 ZGD1240-1450 |
06Cr19Ni10 022Cr19Ni10 06Cr17Ni12Mo2 022Cr17Ni12Mo2 06Cr18Ni12Mo2Cu2 015Cr21Ni26Mo5Cu2 12Cr13 30Cr13 68Cr17 022Cr12 10Cr17 019Cr19Mo2NbTi 022Cr23Ni5Mo3N 022Cr25Ni7Mo4N 05Cr17Ni4Cu4Nb 07Cr15Ni7Mo2AL |
ZGMn13-1 ZGMn13-2 ZGMn13-3 ZGMn13Cr2 Q355B Q460C 30Mn2Cr10 40Mn18Cr3 ZGMn18Cr2
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Standard |
AISI - American Iron and Steel Institute ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials DIN - Deutsches Institut für Normung BS - British Standards ANSI - American National Standards Institute JIS - Japanese Industrial Standards AFNOR - Association Française de Normalisation AS - Standards Australia ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers EN--European Norm GB--National Standard Chinese |
Note |
Apart from the above materials, we can cast based on customers' specifications |

Shipping
- Logistics Selection: At Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd., we pride ourselves on our strategic alliances with several renowned logistics enterprises. Our comprehensive logistics framework allows us to tailor the transportation solutions to meet your unique needs and the distinct characteristics of your goods. Whether it's via road, rail, sea, or air, we ensure an expedited and secure delivery, catering to your every requirement with precision and care.
- Delivery Timeliness: In our commitment to excellence, we guarantee that for standard orders, the dispatch will occur within an impressive 30 working days post-inspection. For those urgent demands, we offer flexibility; by expediting our production and delivery protocols, we can significantly reduce delivery timelines, providing you with a seamless and prioritized service.
- Logistics Tracking: Experience unparalleled peace of mind with our state-of-the-art real-time tracking services. Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd. empowers you with up-to-the-minute insights into your shipment's journey. By simply entering your order or logistics tracking number on our official website or that of our trusted logistics partners, you'll have instant access to the precise location and estimated time of arrival of your goods, always keeping you in the loop.
Packaging
- Rust Prevention Treatment: Our commitment to quality ensures that every surface of our cast steel parts is meticulously protected with premium rust preventives. This creates a robust anti-rust shield, safeguarding your products from oxidation and corrosion throughout the transportation and storage phases, guaranteeing longevity and integrity.
- Buffer Protection: To uphold the impeccable condition of your products, we employ superior buffer materials such as foam boards and sponges to envelop parts prone to impacts. This meticulous approach prevents any collision damage during transit, ensuring that your items arrive in pristine condition.
- Outer Packaging: Elevating protective packaging to an art form, small cast steel parts are encased in resilient wooden boxes, meticulously cushioned to eliminate any movement during transit. Larger parts are securely anchored using customized metal or wooden frames, with container transport as an option when needed, all aimed at providing unparalleled transportation safety and assurance.

1. Q: What is stainless steel casting?
A: Stainless steel casting is the common forming process of stainless steel parts by pouring liquid stainless steel into mould, thus to achieve the shape of a product.
2. Q: Which casting method is used To produce stainless steel castings?
A: Normally, investment casting, or lost wax casting, is the correct casting method to produce stainless steel castings, which can creat accurate dimensions, smooth surface finish, and net shape.
3. Q: What are the common grades of stainless steel casting?
A: Common cast stainless steel grades are: 304, 316, 304L, 316L, 17-4 ph, 410, 416, 2205, 2207, etc.
4. Q: What are the advantages of stainless steel casting?
A: Stainless steel casting allows for producing stainless steel components with complex shapes, less or no machining, no quantity limitations, and so no.
5. Q: What type of tooling is required for stainless steel casting?
A: A split aluminum tool or mold is used to create a wax pattern, which is then coated with layers of stucco and ceramic material. Before pouring the alloy, wax will be first melted away, which is where the term "lost wax casting" originated. In other processes (forging, stamping, die casting), tooling is quite much more expensive.
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