

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. stands as a beacon of industry excellence, masterfully weaving together the realms of research and development with the production and global trade of precision casting parts. With over 30 years of experience, Starise is nestled in a sprawling 47,000 square meter state-of-the-art facility, including 10,000 square meters dedicated to high-standard production workshops. This powerhouse of innovation boasts an impressive annual production capacity exceeding 30,000 tons of precision cast steel parts. Proudly exporting to over 20 countries across Europe, America, and Asia, Starise Metal consistently delivers unparalleled quality and precision.
Our History:
1. Founding Period (1996-1998):
Established in the heart of Pingdu City, Qingdao, China, in 1996, Starise Metal began its illustrious journey by providing top-tier precision casting solutions tailored for the agricultural machinery and automotive axle industries. During these early years, the company specialized in crafting small-scale precision castings through the meticulous art of traditional silica gel precision casting technology.
2. Technological Accumulation and Expansion (1998-2014):
The year 1998 marked a pivotal moment as Starise Metal embraced advanced investment and sand casting technologies, elevating its capabilities to include medium and large-scale precision castings. By 2006, the company achieved ISO9001 certification, a testament to its unwavering commitment to quality and reliability. Between 2009 and 2014, Starise Metal embarked on an ambitious expansion, augmenting its production facilities, incorporating multiple new production lines, and refining casting processes to cater to the burgeoning demand for diverse, multi-batch, and bespoke product manufacturing.
3. Brand Marketing (2016-2020):
In 2016, Starise Metal set its sights on ambitious brand building strategies, heralding its presence at both domestic and international industry exhibitions to boost brand recognition. By 2017, the company's global market footprint expanded, forging enduring partnerships with international clients. By 2020, Starise Metal had pioneered several patented technologies, significantly enhancing product precision and quality.
4. Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development (2018-2024):
Investing in the future, 2018 saw the birth of a dedicated R&D center at Starise Metal, focusing on groundbreaking new materials and processes. In 2019, the company innovated an eco-friendly precision casting process, dramatically curtailing pollution emissions while refining surface and internal casting quality. In 2020, Starise was rightfully honored as a national high-tech enterprise, a testament to its prowess in technological innovation.
5. Intelligent Manufacturing and Future Vision:
Adapting swiftly to the global pandemic in 2019, Starise Metal recalibrated its market strategies, pioneering new heights in online marketing and service capabilities to secure robust business continuity. By 2021, the company unveiled its intelligent manufacturing initiative, harmoniously blending automation with information technology, elevating production efficiency and managerial acumen.
6. Looking Ahead:
Starise Metal remains steadfast in its commitment to an innovation-driven development philosophy, ardently pursuing its quest to cement a preeminent position in the worldwide precision casting industry.
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Investment casting is a premier, precision-driven manufacturing technique celebrated for crafting high-accuracy metal components. Spanning industries from aerospace to automotive, medical to industrial, this method is lauded for delivering unmatched precision and superior quality. Below, explore the detailed and meticulous steps that define the investment casting process, providing a clearer perspective on the creation of these extraordinary components.
1. Wax Pattern Creation
The investment casting process begins with the meticulous art of wax pattern creation. Master artisans expertly inject top-tier wax into finely engineered aluminum molds. These molds are meticulously crafted to mirror the exact specifications and contours of the final product, achieving remarkable precision. This wax model acts as the blueprint, laying the groundwork for the casting process. The quality and exactness of this wax pattern are pivotal, as they directly influence the ultimate fidelity and quality of the final metal piece.
2. Assembly
During the assembly phase, each wax pattern is meticulously and precisely affixed to a central wax sprue, forming what is known as a pattern assembly or wax tree. This central sprue is vital, serving as the conduit through which molten metal will flow to fill the wax pattern cavities. The alignment and secure attachment of the wax patterns to the sprue are critical, demanding precision and care to ensure alignment and integrity throughout the casting process.
3. Shell Building
With the pattern assembly complete, the intricate shell-building phase begins. This complex step involves systematically dipping the assembly into a premium ceramic slurry, gradually building up layers of refractory material. Each layer must fully dry before the next is added, resulting in a formidable, thick ceramic shell. This shell envelops the wax patterns, providing essential support and protection. The process is essential to the structure's integrity for the metal casting to follow.
4. Dewaxing
Upon forming the ceramic shell, the critical dewaxing step begins. Encased in the shell, the assembly is heated in a specialized furnace. The intense heat melts and drains the wax, a process that earns investment casting its alias: 'lost-wax casting.' The result is a hollow ceramic mold, mirroring the exact design of the original wax patterns, primed for the molten metal infusion.
5. Burnout/Preheating
After dewaxing, the ceramic mold undergoes a burnout process, subjected to high temperatures. This crucial step ensures any wax residue is removed, reinforces the ceramic structure, and readies the mold for pouring. Preheating is vital, facilitating smooth metal flow and even cavity filling, minimizing defect risks. Post-preheating, the mold is primed to receive molten metal, setting the stage for the next transformative phase.
6. Pouring
Pouring is the pinnacle of the investment casting procedure. Precisely chosen molten metal, matching specified metal grades, is expertly poured into the preheated mold. Rapid filling of the intricate cavities ensures the metal adopts the precise shape of the wax patterns. As cooling ensues, the metal solidifies, transforming into the desired component. Controlling the pouring process is paramount to uphold the final product's quality and structural integrity.
7. Shell Removal
Once the metal has solidified, the protective ceramic shell must be removed to unveil the final metal product. Techniques like vibratory methods are used to break away the ceramic, revealing the intricately detailed casting. This step demands careful execution to safeguard the delicate metal piece that has been formed.
8. Cut-off
After the removal of the shell, the individual metal castings are meticulously separated from the central sprue using expertly crafted saws or precision cutting tools. This separation process is executed with exceptional accuracy, ensuring a pristine and precise cut, which renders the metal component perfectly primed for the next stages of processing.
9. Finishing
The culmination of the investment casting process entails meticulous finishing operations to satisfy the unique specifications of each component. Depending on its intended application, a variety of finishing techniques may be employed. For example, heat treatment is often utilized to significantly enhance the metal's mechanical properties, such as its strength and hardness. CNC machining is employed to realize precise dimensions and tight tolerances. Shot blasting is frequently used to cleanse the surface, delivering a refined, smooth finish, while polishing is performed to attain a luminous and visually appealing surface appearance.
Investment casting stands as a truly phenomenal manufacturing process, seamlessly blending skill, precision, and cutting-edge techniques. It consistently delivers high-quality metal components that exceed stringent standards, serving a diverse array of industries with distinction.
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 fostered strong, enduring partnerships with several prestigious logistics enterprises. Depending on customer requirements and the unique characteristics of the goods, we offer a range of transportation options, including road, railway, sea, and air freight. This flexibility ensures the goods are delivered securely and promptly, catering to the distinct needs of our clientele.
- Delivery Timeliness: Regular orders are dispatched within 30 working days upon product completion and passing of inspections. For urgent orders, we offer negotiable delivery timelines, giving priority to the production and shipping processes to meet your critical deadlines with efficiency and precision.
- Logistics Tracking: Our state-of-the-art real-time tracking service allows customers to monitor the shipment’s progress effortlessly. By using the order or logistics tracking number on our official website or the logistics partner's platform, you can stay informed of the transportation status, current location, and expected arrival time of your goods at all times.
Packaging
- Rust Prevention Treatment: Our top-tier rust prevention techniques involve spraying or smearing high-quality rust inhibitors on cast steel surfaces, creating a robust anti-rust film that effectively safeguards the parts from corrosion during transportation and storage.
- Buffer Protection: To combat potential damage from impacts, we envelop susceptible parts in protective buffer materials like foam boards and sponges, ensuring they are shielded from collision damage throughout transit.
- Outer Packaging: Small cast steel components are encased in durable wooden boxes, reinforced with internal stuffing to avert movement during transit. For larger components, customized metal or wooden frames are utilized, with container shipping available if necessary, ensuring maximum safety and security throughout transportation.

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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