Industry |
Material |
Process |
Application |
Technical advantages |
Commercial Vehicle
Heavy-duty Truck Axle |
Carbon steel |
Coated Sand Casting/
Lost Wax Casting |
Leaf Spring Support Bracket for Rear Axle |
Multiple process layouts can take advantage of the advantages of two processes, with flexible production arrangements and high efficiency |
Mining Truck Axle |
Carbon steel |
Coated Sand Casting |
Steering Knuckle/Axle Shaft Connection Bracket on Axle |
The coated sand casting uses independent sand preparation, with stable quality, good product surface finish and high production efficiency. |
Heavy-duty Truck
Exhausted System |
Carbon steel |
Lost Wax Casting |
Commercial Vehicle Heavy-Duty Exhaust System |
Lost wax casting process, using silica sol in the pre-process, good product surface quality, less mold cost, and small quatity production. |
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Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd. stands as a beacon of excellence in the realm of industry and trade integration, dedicated to the meticulous art of precision casting parts. With a proud history of over three decades, the company draws strength from its proprietary factory to deliver unmatched quality. Spanning a modern expanse of 47,000 square meters, including 10,000 square meters of state-of-the-art production workshops, we boast an impressive annual production capacity exceeding 30,000 tons of precision cast steel parts. Our products, a testament to our commitment to excellence, find homes in more than 20 countries and regions across Europe, America, Asia, and beyond.
Our History:
1. Founding Period (1996-1998):
The origins of Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd. trace back to its establishment in 1996 in Pingdu City, Qingdao, China. During this nascent period, the company's focus was sharply set on providing high-quality precision casting solutions tailored to the agricultural machinery and automotive axle industries. Mastering traditional silica gel precision casting technology, the company made its mark by producing small-scale precision castings with an unwavering commitment to quality.
2. Technological Accumulation and Expansion (1998-2014):
The year 1998 marked a significant evolution as Qingdao Starise embraced cutting-edge investment casting and sand casting technologies, paving the way for the creation of medium and large-scale precision castings. By 2006, the company had successfully achieved ISO9001 certification, a testament to its superior quality and reliability. Between 2009 and 2014, a strategic expansion saw the addition of multiple new production lines and the adoption of efficient casting processes, significantly boosting production capabilities to cater to the ever-growing demand for diverse, multi-batch, and customized manufacturing solutions.
3. Brand Marketing (2016-2020):
In 2016, Qingdao Starise embarked on a dynamic journey of brand building, actively engaging in both domestic and international industry exhibitions to elevate its brand visibility. With a strategic foray into expanding global markets, 2017 saw the establishment of enduring cooperative relationships with overseas clients. By 2020, our commitment to innovation bore fruit with the development of multiple patented technologies, further enhancing both product precision and quality.
4. Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development (2018-2024):
The dawn of 2018 heralded the establishment of a dedicated research and development center, a hub for pioneering new materials and processes. By 2019, Qingdao Starise had innovated an environmentally friendly precision casting process, drastically reducing pollution while elevating the quality of our castings' surface and internal integrity. A crowning achievement came in 2020, as the company was officially designated a national high-tech enterprise, underscoring its prowess in technological innovation.
5. Intelligent Manufacturing and Future Vision:
In the face of the global pandemic challenges in 2019, Qingdao Starise adeptly recalibrated its market strategy to fortify online marketing and service capabilities, ensuring resilient business continuity. The launch of an intelligent manufacturing initiative in 2021 marked a pivotal advancement, harnessing automation and information technology to revolutionize production efficiency and management capabilities.
6. Looking Ahead:
Driven by an unyielding philosophy of innovation-driven development, Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd. is steadfast in its pursuit to capture a leading position in the global precision casting industry.
Investment casting stands as a pinnacle of precision manufacturing, celebrated for its exceptional ability to fashion high-precision metal components with remarkable clarity and quality. Serving a multitude of industries, from aerospace to automotive and medical applications, this process delivers unmatched accuracy. Let us delve into the sophisticated and refined steps that breathe life into these extraordinary components, offering you an enriched understanding of the investment casting journey.
1. Wax Pattern Creation
The investment casting process begins with the artful creation of wax patterns. Expert artisans inject premium wax into meticulously engineered aluminum molds, crafted to mirror the exact shape and dimensions of the final product with astounding precision. This wax model forms the very blueprint and cornerstone for the entire casting process, and it cannot be overstated that the quality and accuracy of this wax pattern are paramount to the finished metal component's success.
2. Assembly
In the assembly phase, these meticulously crafted wax patterns are carefully affixed to a central wax sprue, creating a pattern assembly or wax tree. The central sprue is indispensable, serving as the main conduit for molten metal, which will flow through it into the intricately crafted cavities. This step demands exceptional attention to detail to ensure precise alignment and secure attachment of the wax patterns, forming a flawless foundation for the casting.
3. Shell Building
With the pattern assembly complete, we embark on the transformative shell-building stage. Here, the pattern assembly is repeatedly immersed in a high-quality ceramic slurry, gradually enveloped in multiple layers of refractory materials. Each layer must be completely dry before applying the next, resulting in a robust, protective ceramic shell that provides structural integrity for the stages to come. This painstaking process is crucial for ensuring the future success of the casting.
4. Dewaxing
Once the ceramic shell is fully formed, the crucial dewaxing stage begins. The entire assembly is placed in a specialized furnace, where intense heat causes the wax to melt away—a process that defines the 'lost-wax casting' name. This results in a hollow ceramic mold with precise cavities, mirroring the original wax patterns and prepared to welcome molten metal.
5. Burnout/Preheating
Following dewaxing, the ceramic mold undergoes a burnout phase, exposed to extreme temperatures to purge any residual wax, fortify the ceramic structure, and prepare it for pouring. Preheating is critical as it ensures smooth metal flow into the cavities, minimizing defects. This step prepares the mold to achieve its optimal condition, ready to receive the transformative molten metal.
6. Pouring
The pouring stage stands as the centerpiece of the investment casting process. Carefully selected molten metal is poured with precision into the preheated ceramic mold, rapidly filling its meticulously shaped cavities. As the metal cools, it solidifies, capturing the exact likeness of the original wax patterns and bringing the envisioned metal component into existence. Meticulous control during this phase ensures the final product's quality and integrity.
7. Shell Removal
With the metal solidified, the once-protective ceramic shell is carefully removed, revealing the intricately crafted metal casting within. Vibratory methods gently break away the shell, requiring careful handling to preserve the delicate metal component, as the final product is unveiled.
8. Cut-off
Once the shell is meticulously removed, each metal casting is artfully detached from the central sprue using specialized saws or cutting tools. This separation process is executed with utmost precision, ensuring an immaculate and accurate cut, paving the way for the metal component to proceed seamlessly to further stages of processing.
9. Finishing
In the grand finale of the investment casting process, we undertake essential finishing operations tailored to meet the unique specifications of each component. This could involve an array of sophisticated techniques tailored to enhance the component's performance. For instance, heat treatment may be employed to boost the metal's mechanical features such as strength and hardness. CNC machining is leveraged to achieve unparalleled precision in dimensions and tolerances. Shot blasting is applied to cleanse the surface meticulously and to achieve a refined, smooth finish, while polishing imparts a dazzling and attractive surface sheen.
Investment casting stands as an extraordinary manufacturing marvel, a harmonious blend of skill, precision, and advanced methodologies, resulting in the production of superior quality metal components. These components not only meet but exceed the most stringent standards and demands across a myriad of global industries.
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 |
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Sophisticated Packaging Solutions
- Rust Prevention Treatment: Our cast steel parts undergo a meticulous rust prevention process. The surface is expertly sprayed or coated with premium rust inhibitors, creating a robust anti-rust film that provides exceptional protection against corrosion during both transit and storage, ensuring pristine quality upon arrival.
- Buffer Protection: To safeguard parts susceptible to impacts, we employ advanced buffer materials such as high-density foam boards and resilient sponges for wrapping. This meticulous approach prevents any collision damage during transport, preserving the integrity of the components.
- Outer Packaging: Our packaging solutions are engineered for maximum security. Small cast steel parts are enclosed in robust wooden boxes, with interior padding to eliminate movement during transit. Large parts are secured with custom metal or wooden frames, and when required, container shipping is utilized to guarantee the utmost transportation safety.
Efficient Shipping Methods
- Logistics Selection: We partner with top-tier logistics companies to ensure unmatched service. Tailored transport options, including road, rail, sea, and air freight, are chosen based on customer requirements and product characteristics, guaranteeing timely and secure delivery.
- Delivery Timeliness: For standard orders, products are dispatched within 30 working days post-inspection. For expedited orders, we offer flexible solutions with shortened lead times through prioritized production and delivery processes to meet urgent demands.
- Logistics Tracking: Experience peace of mind with our real-time tracking service. Customers can easily monitor their shipments using order or logistics tracking numbers on our official website or through our logistics partners, staying informed of the shipment's location and estimated delivery time every step of the way.

1 Q: Where is our company, Starise Metal, located?
A: We are located in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China. Maybe you know Tingdao Beer, welcome to Qingdao!
2 Q: Are we the manufacturer?
A: Yes, we are a professional manufacturer of metal castings. Our foundry mainly produces iron and steel castings by ourselves. Also, we supply the service of alloy parts casting and sourcing.
3 Q: Which casting process is the best in our company?
A: Sand Casting, lost wax casting, precision casting and investment casting process. The permanent mold casting, low pressure casting and die casting are also available.
4 Q: What materials can we cast?
A: Cast grey iron, ductile iron, carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, aluminum, bronze and others.
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