

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 distinguished industry and trade integration enterprise that excels in the innovation, production, and worldwide distribution of precision casting components. For over three decades, this company has been at the forefront of the precision casting industry, propelled by its own state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. Spanning an impressive 47,000 square meters, with 10,000 square meters dedicated to high-standard production workshops, it boasts an annual production capacity exceeding 30,000 tons of superior precision cast steel parts. With a global reach, Starise Metal exports its top-tier products to over 20 countries across Europe, America, Asia, and beyond. This commitment to excellence and global service has made Starise Metal a leader in its field.
Our History:
1. Founding Period (1996-1998):
Established in the vibrant city of Pingdu, Qingdao, China, in 1996, the company began its journey by delivering premium precision casting solutions tailored for the agricultural machinery and automotive axle industries. Initially, it specialized in small-scale precision castings crafted using the traditional yet effective silica gel precision casting techniques.
2. Technological Accumulation and Expansion (1998-2014):
Embracing technological advancement, the company adopted cutting-edge investment casting and sand casting technologies in 1998, facilitating the production of medium to large-scale precision castings. The milestone of ISO9001 certification was achieved in 2006, certifying the consistent excellence and reliability of its casting products. From 2009 to 2014, Starise Metal underwent a major expansion, significantly enlarging its production facilities, inaugurating multiple new production lines, and implementing efficient casting processes. These enhancements enabled it to adeptly cater to the demands for diverse, multi-batch, and bespoke manufacturing solutions.
3. Brand Marketing (2016-2020):
In 2016, Starise Metal embarked on a journey of brand enhancement by actively participating in leading domestic and international industry exhibitions to elevate its brand visibility. By 2017, it had successfully expanded its global footprint, fostering enduring partnerships with international clients. By 2020, the company had pioneered several patented technologies, further elevating the precision and quality of its product offerings.
4. Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development (2018-2024):
In 2018, Starise Metal made a strategic investment in a dedicated research and development center, focusing on pioneering new materials and processes. The following year, it introduced an eco-friendly precision casting process that not only reduced pollution emissions but also significantly enhanced the surface and internal quality of the castings. In 2020, the company was honored with the title of a national high-tech enterprise, marking its substantial contributions to technological innovation.
5. Intelligent Manufacturing and Future Vision:
Amid the global pandemic in 2019, Starise Metal promptly recalibrated its market strategy, bolstering its online marketing and service prowess to maintain robust business growth. In 2021, the company initiated an intelligent manufacturing program, merging automation with information technology to boost production efficiency and management acumen.
6. Looking Ahead:
Starise Metal is unwavering in its commitment to an innovation-driven development strategy, aiming to reinforce its dominance in the global precision casting arena.
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Investment casting represents a pinnacle of precision in manufacturing, celebrated for its ability to craft high-precision metal components. From aerospace to automotive, medical, and beyond, this process stands as a paragon of accuracy and excellence. Delve into the detailed steps of investment casting, offering an enlightening perspective on how these extraordinary components are meticulously brought to life.
1. Wax Pattern Creation
The journey of investment casting begins with the artful crafting of wax patterns. Talented artisans inject high-quality wax into exquisitely designed aluminum molds, engineered to faithfully mirror the final product's dimensions. This wax model serves as the cornerstone of the casting process, laying the foundation for the precision and excellence synonymous with the final metal component. The wax pattern's quality is a direct predictor of the metal's ultimate perfection.
2. Assembly
The assembly stage is where harmony meets precision. Artfully crafted wax patterns are expertly attached to a central wax sprue, forming what is known as a pattern assembly or wax tree. The central sprue is essential, acting as the conduit for molten metal to navigate through, filling the wax patterns' intricacies. This step requires meticulous attention to ensure perfect alignment and secure attachment, setting the stage for a flawless casting process.
3. Shell Building
With the pattern assembly ready, the shell-building phase unfolds. In this intricate process, the assembly is repeatedly immersed in a premium ceramic slurry, building layer upon layer of refractory materials. Each layer is meticulously dried before the next is applied, culminating in a sturdy and resilient ceramic shell that shields the delicate wax patterns. This protective shell is pivotal in ensuring the precision of subsequent casting steps.
4. Dewaxing
Dewaxing is a transformative step where the ceramic encased assembly is subjected to high heat in a specialized furnace. This heat melts the wax away, a process often dubbed as 'lost-wax casting.' The result is a hollow ceramic mold with exact cavities mirroring the original wax designs, primed to receive the molten metal.
5. Burnout/Preheating
Post-dewaxing, the ceramic mold undergoes burnout, facing intense temperatures that eliminate wax residue, fortify the ceramic, and prepare it for pouring. Preheating is crucial, as it facilitates smooth metal flow, ensuring even filling of cavities and minimizing defects, thus preparing the mold to perfectly cradle the molten metal.
6. Pouring
Pouring is the centerpiece of the investment casting process. Here, molten metal, selected for its aptness in meeting stringent component grade requirements, is expertly poured into the preheated mold. This precise procedure ensures the metal fills every intricate detail, cooling and solidifying to embody the wax pattern's shape, reflecting the utmost in craftsmanship and quality control.
7. Shell Removal
With metal solidified, the ceramic shell's removal reveals the metal component within. Techniques such as vibratory methods carefully dislodge the shell, unveiling the exquisitely crafted casting. This step is handled with precision to preserve the integrity and intricate details of the newly formed metal piece.
8. Cut-off
Once the protective shell has been meticulously removed, the intricate metal castings are expertly separated from the central sprue through the use of specialized saws or cutting tools. This stage of separation is executed with unparalleled precision, ensuring each cut is both clean and exact, thereby preparing the metal components for the next steps in their journey.
9. Finishing
The culmination of the investment casting process is the meticulous execution of any essential finishing operations, tailored to satisfy the unique specifications of each component. Depending on the component's intended application, an array of sophisticated finishing techniques may be deployed. For instance, heat treatment is often employed to bolster the mechanical properties of the metal, enhancing its strength and hardness. CNC machining is utilized for achieving superior precision in dimensions and tolerances. For a pristine, smooth surface, shot blasting is the technique of choice, and for those components requiring an alluring, lustrous finish, polishing provides that brilliant, captivating surface sheen.
Investment casting is an extraordinary manufacturing process that seamlessly blends craftsmanship, precision, and cutting-edge methods to produce superior-quality metal components. These components consistently adhere to the most rigorous standards, serving a diverse array of industries with excellence.
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: We have forged enduring alliances with several industry-leading logistics companies. Tailored to the distinct needs of our customers and the unique characteristics of the goods, we offer an array of transportation options including road, rail, sea, and air freight. This ensures your products arrive on time and in impeccable condition.
- Delivery Timeliness: For standard orders, dispatch is guaranteed within 30 working days post-completion and inspection of products. For those demanding a quicker turnaround, our team is ready to negotiate expedited timelines, prioritizing production and delivery to meet urgent demands.
- Logistics Tracking: Enjoy peace of mind with our real-time tracking service. Easily monitor your shipment's journey via our official website or our partner logistics platform using your order or tracking number. Stay informed of your goods' precise location and anticipated arrival time, every step of the way.
Packaging
- Rust Prevention Treatment: Our cast steel components are meticulously treated with premium rust-inhibitors, forming a robust, protective film. This effectively safeguards against rust during both transport and storage, ensuring material integrity.
- Buffer Protection: To shield parts susceptible to damage, we envelop them in cushioning materials like foam boards and sponges, offering optimal protection against transit-induced impacts.
- Outer Packaging: Small cast steel parts are securely encased in durable wooden boxes, reinforced with stuffing to eliminate movement. Larger items are anchored using custom metal or wooden frames, with container transport as an option when necessary, all to guarantee safe delivery.

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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