Machinery |
Part name |
Material |
Process |
Technical advantages |
Farm Machinery Tractor parts |
Steering arm |
Carbon steel |
Lost wax casting |
Lost wax casting process, using silica sol in the pre-process, good product surface quality, less mold cost, and small quatity production. |
Commercial Cehicle
Clutch parts |
Release bearing housing |
Carbon steel |
Lost wax casting |
Agricultral Machinery
Seeder parts |
Seeder template frame |
Carbon steel |
Lost wax casting |
Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd. stands as a beacon of excellence in the dynamic world of precision casting, blending industry mastery with innovative trade integration. With an unwavering focus on research, development, and the global distribution of precision casting parts, this powerhouse enterprise leverages a rich legacy of over 30 years to shape the future of the industry. Encompassing a state-of-the-art production facility sprawling across 47,000 square meters, including 10,000 square meters of advanced production workshops, the company boasts an impressive annual output exceeding 30,000 tons of meticulously crafted precision cast steel parts. These superior products grace the markets of more than 20 countries and regions, spanning Europe, America, Asia, and beyond.
Our History:
1. Founding Period (1995-1998):
Rooted in its inception in Pingdu City, Qingdao, China, in 1996, Qingdao Starise Metal Technology first emerged as a pioneer in delivering unparalleled precision casting solutions for the agricultural machinery and automotive axle sectors. During this foundational phase, the company excelled in crafting small-scale precision castings, employing the then-cutting-edge traditional silica gel precision casting technology.
2. Technological Accumulation and Expansion (1998-2014):
Building on a strong foundation, 1998 marked a pivotal year as the company embraced cutting-edge investment casting and sand casting technologies, empowering the production of medium to large-scale precision castings. The landmark achievement of ISO9001 certification in 2006 cemented the company's commitment to unwavering quality and reliability. Between 2009 and 2014, a strategic expansion saw the addition of new production lines and the adoption of highly efficient casting processes, significantly boosting production capacity and accommodating diverse, multi-batch, and customized manufacturing of products.
3. Brand Marketing (2016-2020):
With 2016 as a turning point, Qingdao Starise Metal Technology embarked on a dynamic journey to elevate its brand stature. Through active participation in premier domestic and international industry exhibitions, the company solidified its brand recognition. By broadening its global footprint in 2017, it fostered enduring partnerships with international clients. By 2020, the successful development of multiple patented technologies marked a new pinnacle in product precision and quality.
4. Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development (2018-2024):
Amidst the evolving landscape of 2018, Qingdao Starise Metal Technology pioneered a dedicated research and development center, spearheading the exploration of innovative materials and processes. The breakthrough in 2019 saw the creation of an environmentally friendly precision casting process, slashing pollution emissions while dramatically enhancing surface and internal casting quality. In 2020, recognition as a national high-tech enterprise highlighted the company's unwavering dedication to technological advancement.
5. Intelligent Manufacturing and Future Vision:
In response to the global pandemic of 2019, Qingdao Starise Metal Technology adeptly recalibrated its market strategy, reinforcing online marketing and service capabilities to ensure resilient business growth. The 2021 launch of an intelligent manufacturing initiative, integrating automation and IT, has propelled production efficiency and management capabilities to unprecedented heights.
6. Looking Ahead:
Embracing an innovation-centric philosophy, Qingdao Starise Metal Technology remains steadfast in its pursuit of industry leadership, poised to ascend the pinnacle of the global precision casting industry.
Investment casting stands as a beacon of manufacturing excellence, celebrated for its ability to craft metal components with extraordinary precision and detail. This advanced process caters to demanding sectors like aerospace, automotive, and medical industries. Let's dive into the sophisticated steps of investment casting that breathe life into these exceptional components with unmatched accuracy and quality.
1. Wax Pattern Creation: Crafting the Blueprint of Perfection
The investment casting adventure begins with the meticulous crafting of wax patterns. Skilled artisans inject premium wax into expertly designed aluminum molds, capturing the exact shape and dimensions of the final product with astounding precision. This wax model serves as a crucial blueprint, laying the foundation for the casting process. The fidelity of this pattern is vital, as it directly influences the outcome of the metal component.
2. Assembly: Constructing the Wax Tree
During the assembly phase, each unique wax pattern is carefully affixed to a central wax sprue, forming what is known as a pattern assembly or wax tree. This central sprue is pivotal, acting as the conduit for molten metal to flow into the detailed cavities of the wax patterns. Precision and delicacy in aligning and securing the wax patterns to the sprue are paramount for ensuring the success of the casting process.
3. Shell Building: Enveloping in Robust Protection
With the pattern assembly ready, the intricate shell-building stage begins. The assembly is repeatedly immersed in a high-quality ceramic slurry, where layers of refractory materials are meticulously applied. Each layer must thoroughly dry before the next is added, culminating in the creation of a robust and protective ceramic shell. This shell is crucial, offering the necessary strength and support for the intricate casting process that follows.
4. Dewaxing: The Art of Transformation
In the dewaxing phase, the ceramic-encased assembly undergoes a high-temperature treatment within a specialized furnace. This process melts and drains the wax, unveiling the hollow ceramic mold, pristine in its replication of the original patterns. Known as "lost-wax casting," this transformation prepares the mold to welcome the flow of molten metal into its precisely defined cavities.
5. Burnout/Preheating: Preparing for Perfection
After dewaxing, the ceramic mold enters the burnout stage, subjected to intense heat to eradicate residual wax, fortify the ceramic, and prime the mold for metal pouring. Preheating ensures the molten metal flows seamlessly, filling the cavities uniformly and reducing defect risks. This step is crucial in readying the mold to receive the molten metal at its peak condition.
6. Pouring: Breathing Life into Metal
Pouring is the heart of the investment casting process. Molten metal, selected to meet precise grade requirements, is expertly directed into the preheated ceramic mold. It rushes into the intricate cavities, replicating the wax pattern's shape and dimension as it cools and solidifies. Mastery of the pouring process is essential to uphold the excellence and integrity of the final metal component.
7. Shell Removal: Revealing the Masterpiece
With the metal solidified, the protective ceramic shell is removed, unveiling the metal component within. Vibratory techniques gently break the ceramic away, exposing the intricately crafted casting. This step demands meticulous care to preserve the delicate intricacies of the metal part.
8. Cut-off: Separating the Work of Art
Once the protective shell has been expertly removed, each metal casting is meticulously separated from the central sprue with the use of specialized saws or cutting tools. This precision-driven separation process ensures that each cut is executed flawlessly, paving the way for the metal component to be perfectly primed for subsequent processing.
9. Finishing
The concluding phase of the investment casting process is where the artistry of finishing operations comes into play, tailored to meet the unique specifications of the component. Depending on its intended application, an array of sophisticated finishing techniques may be utilized. For instance, heat treatment is employed to significantly boost the mechanical properties, enhancing both strength and hardness of the metal. CNC machining offers the capability to achieve exceptional precision in dimensions and tight tolerances. Shot blasting is frequently applied to meticulously cleanse the surface, yielding a refined, smooth finish, while polishing is undertaken to achieve that desired luminous and visually appealing surface sheen.
Investment casting stands as a testament to the artistry of manufacturing, where skillful precision and cutting-edge techniques converge to create metal components of unparalleled quality. This remarkable process consistently meets the highest industry standards, serving a diverse array of applications across countless sectors with excellence.
Material |
Carbon Steel |
Ductile Iron |
Alloy Steel |
Stainless Steel |
Manganese Steel |
White Alloy |
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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KMTBCr7CuRE KMTBCr12 - 15CuRE KMTBCr20MoCuRE KMTBCr21MoCuRE - 1 KMTBCr21MoNiCuRE - 2 KMTBCr21MoNiWCuRE - 3 KMTBCr21MoNiWVCuRE - 4 |
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 |
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Note |
Apart from the above materials, we can cast based on customers' specifications |
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Packaging
1. Rust Prevention Treatment: Each surface of our premier cast steel parts is meticulously treated with top-tier rust preventives, creating a robust anti-rust barrier. This ensures unparalleled protection against corrosion during both transit and storage, preserving the integrity of every piece.
2. Buffer Protection: To safeguard our components against any potential transportation damage, we employ premium buffer materials such as foam boards and sponges. These enclose and cushion parts vulnerable to impact, ensuring they arrive in pristine condition.
3. Outer Packaging: For small cast steel parts, we utilize resilient wooden boxes lined with packing material to eliminate movement during transit, ensuring security. Larger parts are securely anchored within custom metal or wooden frames, and we offer container shipping when necessary, guaranteeing ultimate safety throughout their journey.
Shipping
1. Logistics Selection: We pride ourselves on our strategic partnerships with leading logistics providers. Tailoring our shipping methods to meet customer preferences and product specifics, we offer a range of options including road, rail, sea, and air freight, ensuring each delivery is both prompt and secure.
2. Delivery Timeliness: Standard orders are dispatched within [X] business days post-production and quality check. For urgent needs, we offer flexible negotiations to expedite timelines, prioritizing both the manufacturing and delivery phases to meet your deadlines.
3. Logistics Tracking: Stay informed with our comprehensive real-time tracking service. By accessing our user-friendly company website or our partners' platforms, you can monitor your shipment's status via the order or logistics tracking number, gaining insights into its current location and expected delivery time.
1. Q: How to get a quotation?
A: Please send your 2D drawings and 3D model with the required material, annual usage, or lot quantity to us.
2. Q: What is the MOQ?
A: According to the part's specification, material, technical demands, etc. For some parts, 1 pcs is also acceptable.
3. Q: What is our advantage?
A: We have built a complete and strict quality control management system, from material to finished products.
We can offer you the best service for casting, machining, and sheet metal parts with the most favorable unit price and freight cost within 48 hours.
4. Q: Do we have in-house engineering capability?
A: Yes, our engineering team has rich experience from the finished OEM and ODM projects, and we can also supply you with some suggestions during the production process.