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. is a pioneering force in the realm of precision casting parts, where industry and trade converge. With a robust foundation in research, development, production, and global trade, we have excelled for more than 30 years. Anchored by our expansive production facility that sprawls across 47,000 square meters, including 10,000 square meters of state-of-the-art workshops, we boast an impressive annual production capability exceeding 30,000 tons of precision cast steel parts. Our high-quality products have made their mark in over 20 countries and regions across Europe, America, and Asia, reflecting our commitment to excellence and global reach.
Our History:
1. Founding Period (1996-1998):
In 1996, nestled in Pingdu City, Qingdao, China, our company was born with a mission to deliver top-tier precision casting solutions for the agricultural machinery and automotive axle sectors. During this foundational phase, we specialized in small-scale precision castings, utilizing traditional silica gel precision casting technology to meet the industry's needs.
2. Technological Accumulation and Expansion (1998-2014):
The pivotal year 1998 marked our foray into advanced investment and sand casting technologies, enabling us to produce medium to large-scale precision castings. Achieving ISO9001 certification in 2006 was a testament to our unwavering dedication to quality. Between 2009 and 2014, we embarked on a significant expansion journey, scaling up our facilities, introducing new production lines, and adopting cutting-edge casting processes. This enhancement allowed us to adeptly cater to the multifaceted demands of diverse, multi-batch, and customized manufacturing.
3. Brand Marketing (2016-2020):
Starting in 2016, our focus shifted to brand elevation, actively participating in both domestic and international industry exhibitions to bolster brand recognition. By 2017, we had expanded our global market footprint, forging enduring partnerships with overseas clients. By 2020, our innovative spirit had led to the development of several patented technologies, boosting product precision and quality to new heights.
4. Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development (2018-2024):
In 2018, we established a cutting-edge R&D center committed to pioneering new materials and processes. The subsequent year saw the creation of an eco-friendly precision casting process, significantly minimizing pollution and enhancing the quality of surface and internal casting defects. Our recognition as a national high-tech enterprise in 2020 underscored our trailblazing achievements in technological innovation.
5. Intelligent Manufacturing and Future Vision:
Amid the challenges of the 2019 global pandemic, we adapted by intensifying our online marketing and service prowess, ensuring steadfast business advancement. By 2021, we unveiled an intelligent manufacturing initiative that seamlessly integrated automation with information technology to boost production efficiency and management capacities.
6. Looking Ahead:
We are firmly dedicated to our innovation-driven development ethos, relentlessly striving to cement our stature as a leader in the global precision casting industry.
Investment casting is a premier manufacturing technique celebrated for crafting high-precision metal components. Widely utilized across aerospace, automotive, medical, and various other sectors, this process guarantees unparalleled accuracy and superior quality. Delve into the key, expertly refined steps of the investment casting process to gain a comprehensive understanding of how these extraordinary components are meticulously brought to life.
1. Wax Pattern Creation
The investment casting odyssey begins with the meticulous creation of wax patterns. Expert artisans skillfully inject premium-grade wax into meticulously engineered aluminum molds. These molds are crafted with precision to replicate the exact shape and dimensions of the desired final product. Each wax model serves as the foundational blueprint, forming the core of the entire casting process. It's essential to recognize that the quality and precision of the wax pattern are pivotal to the final outcome of the metal component.
2. Assembly
During the assembly phase, each individually crafted wax pattern is precisely attached to a central wax sprue, forming the pattern assembly or wax tree. The central sprue plays the critical role of serving as the channel through which the molten metal will seamlessly flow, filling the intricately formed wax pattern cavities. This step demands meticulous attention to detail to ensure perfect alignment and secure attachment of the wax patterns to the sprue.
3. Shell Building
With the pattern assembly complete, the transformative shell-building stage begins. The complex process involves repeatedly dipping the pattern assembly into a superior-grade ceramic slurry. Multiple layers of refractory materials are applied, ensuring each layer is thoroughly dried before adding the subsequent one. This painstaking process culminates in a robust, durable ceramic shell that envelops the delicate wax patterns, providing essential structure and protection for the steps that follow.
4. Dewaxing
Once the ceramic shell is fully formed, the critical dewaxing step comes into play. The entire assembly, encased in ceramic, is placed into a specialized furnace and subjected to high temperatures. This heating causes the wax to melt away, leading to the term 'lost-wax casting.' The result is a hollow ceramic mold with precisely defined cavities, an exact replica of the original wax patterns, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the molten metal.
5. Burnout/Preheating
Following dewaxing, the ceramic mold undergoes burnout, exposed to extremely high temperatures. This process ensures the complete removal of any wax residue, strengthens the ceramic shell, and readies the mold for the pouring phase. Preheating is vital, facilitating smooth metal flow and even cavity filling, minimizing defects. Once preheated, the mold is perfectly prepared to receive the molten metal.
6. Pouring
The pouring step stands as the centerpiece of the investment casting process. Carefully selected molten metal is poured into the preheated mold, filling every intricately shaped cavity. As the metal cools and solidifies, it precisely adopts the original wax pattern's shape, dimension, and detail, birthing the desired metal component. Meticulous control over this process ensures the final product's quality and integrity.
7. Shell Removal
Once the metal has completely solidified, the ceramic shell that once protected the casting must be gently removed to reveal the final metal component. Vibratory techniques are expertly employed to break away the shell, unveiling the intricate metal casting concealed within. This step requires careful handling to protect the delicate metal part from damage.
8. Cut-off
Once the protective shell has been meticulously removed, the individual metal castings are expertly separated from the central sprue. This process employs specialized saws or cutting tools to ensure utmost precision, delivering a clean and exact cut. This attention to detail leaves the metal components perfectly prepared for subsequent processing stages.
9. Finishing
The concluding phase of the investment casting process is dedicated to performing essential finishing operations tailored to the specific needs of each component. Diverse finishing techniques are employed based on the application requirements. Heat treatment may be applied to significantly enhance the metal's mechanical properties, boosting both its strength and hardness. For achieving exact dimensions and precise tolerances, CNC machining is utilized. To present a pristine surface, shot blasting effectively cleans and smoothens the component's exterior. Furthermore, polishing imparts a radiant, desirable finish that is both bright and visually appealing.
Investment casting is an extraordinary manufacturing process that artfully blends skill, precision, and cutting-edge techniques. This synergy results in high-quality metal components, perfectly crafted to meet the stringent demands of various industries, standing as a testament to excellence and innovation.
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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Packaging
- Rust Prevention Treatment: Our cast steel parts are expertly shielded from corrosion with premium rust preventives that create a robust anti-rust barrier. This high-quality protection ensures that each component resists rust formation during both transportation and storage, safeguarding their integrity.
- Buffer Protection: We pay meticulous attention to cushioning parts vulnerable to impact, enveloping them with superior buffer materials like foam boards and sponges. This careful wrapping acts as a shield against collision damage, ensuring each part arrives in pristine condition.
- Outer Packaging: Our approach to packaging is as robust as the components we protect. Smaller cast steel parts are meticulously encased in reinforced wooden boxes, with ample filling to eliminate any movement during transit. For larger parts, we employ custom metal or wooden frames, with container transport as needed, to guarantee the utmost safety and stability throughout their journey.
Shipping
- Logistics Selection: Partnering with leading logistics companies, we tailor transportation solutions to perfectly align with customer specifications and product characteristics. Options include road, rail, sea, and air freight, ensuring goods are delivered swiftly and securely to their destination.
- Delivery Timeliness: Our commitment to prompt delivery is unwavering. Standard orders are dispatched within 30 working days post-inspection, while urgent orders benefit from prioritized processes that expedite production and delivery, all tailored to meet critical timelines.
- Logistics Tracking: Stay informed with our state-of-the-art real-time tracking service, designed to keep customers updated on their shipment's progress. By simply entering the order or logistics number on our official site or through affiliated logistics platforms, you can effortlessly monitor the location and anticipated delivery time of your goods, ensuring peace of mind at every stage of transit.

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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