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 remarkable beacon in the realm of precision casting, seamlessly blending industry expertise with global trade acumen. For over 30 illustrious years, this industry giant has been at the forefront of innovation and excellence, driven by its cutting-edge factory. With an expansive production base sprawling over 47,000 square meters, including 10,000 square meters dedicated to high-standard workshops, the company boasts an impressive annual production capacity exceeding 30,000 tons of precision cast steel parts. Qingdao Starise Metal Technology's products proudly journey to over 20 prestigious countries and regions across Europe, America, Asia, and beyond, reflecting its global prowess and commitment to quality.
Our History:
1. Founding Period (1996-1998):
In the formative years of 1996, nestled in Pingdu City, Qingdao, China, Qingdao Starise Metal Technology embarked on its mission to revolutionize precision casting solutions for the agricultural machinery and automotive axle industries. During this pivotal period, the company honed its craftsmanship in small-scale precision castings, leveraging the trusted traditional silica gel precision casting technology to deliver exceptional quality.
2. Technological Accumulation and Expansion (1998-2014):
The year 1998 marked a new chapter as the company embraced advanced investment and sand casting technologies, paving the way for the production of medium and large-scale precision castings. With its 2006 achievement of ISO9001 certification, the company set a benchmark for product quality and reliability. Between 2009 and 2014, a period of robust expansion unfolded, with new production lines and efficient casting processes enhancing capacity to cater to diverse, multi-batch, and customized manufacturing demands.
3. Brand Marketing (2016-2020):
In 2016, Qingdao Starise Metal Technology embarked on a strategic journey to elevate its brand stature, actively participating in prestigious domestic and international industry exhibitions. By 2017, the company fortified its global market foothold, forging enduring partnerships with overseas clients. By 2020, it had developed an array of patented technologies, elevating both product precision and quality, thereby enhancing its brand's prestige.
4. Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development (2018-2024):
2018 ushered in a new era of exploration as the company invested in a dedicated R&D center to pioneer new materials and processes. The subsequent development of an environmentally friendly precision casting process in 2019 marked a milestone, dramatically reducing pollution emissions while elevating casting quality. Official recognition as a national high-tech enterprise in 2020 affirmed the company's technological prowess and commitment to innovation.
5. Intelligent Manufacturing and Future Vision:
In the face of the global pandemic in 2019, Qingdao Starise Metal Technology demonstrated resilience by swiftly adapting its market strategy, enhancing online marketing and services to ensure ongoing business growth. The launch of an intelligent manufacturing initiative in 2021, featuring the integration of automation and information technology, marked a significant leap toward improved production efficiency and management sophistication.
6. Looking Ahead:
Driven by an unwavering commitment to innovation, Qingdao Starise Metal Technology is poised to ascend to new heights, with a resolute vision to cement its leadership within the global precision casting industry.
Investment casting is a marvel of modern engineering—a complex, yet remarkably precise manufacturing technique celebrated for crafting high-quality metal components. This process is esteemed across industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical due to its unparalleled accuracy and consistently high standards. Discover the intricacies of this artistic and technical process, which highlights the steps that transform raw metal into extraordinary components.
1. Wax Pattern Creation
Our journey begins with the crafting of exquisite wax patterns, where master artisans expertly inject top-tier wax materials into meticulously designed aluminum molds. These molds are engineered to capture the exact dimensions and detailed shapes of the anticipated final product. The resulting wax model acts as the essential blueprint and cornerstone of the investment casting process, where precision and quality play critical roles in defining the ultimate integrity and performance of the metal component.
2. Assembly
During assembly, each uniquely crafted wax pattern is precisely affixed to a central wax sprue. This creation, known as a pattern assembly or wax tree, is crucial, as the sprue forms the pathway for molten metal to journey into the wax patterns. Attention to detail in aligning and securing these wax patterns is vital to maintaining the integrity of the final casting and ensuring a seamless flow of molten metal.
3. Shell Building
With the assembly in place, we transition to the transformative stage of shell building. Intensity meets artistry as the assembly is repeatedly bathed in a premium ceramic slurry. Each layer of refractory material envelops the wax patterns with precision, demanding patience to allow complete drying between layers. This builds a strong and resilient ceramic shell that will protect and shape the component through the forthcoming stages of the casting process.
4. Dewaxing
Upon forming the ceramic shell, we enter the critical stage of dewaxing. The assembly, encased in its ceramic armor, is heated in a specialized furnace. This heat causes the wax to evacuate, hence the term 'lost-wax casting,' leaving behind a hollow ceramic mold with intricately detailed cavities, perfectly primed for the molten metal that will bring them to life.
5. Burnout/Preheating
Post-dewaxing, the ceramic mold undergoes extreme heat exposure in the burnout stage. This crucial phase purges any lingering wax, fortifies the ceramic shell, and prepares it for metal pouring. Preheating the mold is indispensable—it ensures that the molten metal flows seamlessly, filling every cavity uniformly and minimizing potential flaws, thus setting the stage for a flawless metal casting.
6. Pouring
The heart of investment casting lies in the pouring step. Here, molten metal—selected to meet precise grade requirements—is expertly introduced into the preheated ceramic mold. The metal flows swiftly, occupying every intricate detail shaped by the wax patterns. As it cools, the molten metal solidifies into the exact specifications dictated by the original patterns, culminating in a metal component of exceptional quality and precision. Mastery in controlling this process is key to achieving an impeccable final product.
7. Shell Removal
With the metal solidified, the task of removing the now-redundant ceramic shell begins, revealing the metal casting in all its intricacy. Utilizing vibratory techniques, the shell is meticulously removed, unveiling the prized metal creation it once encased. This step demands meticulous care to ensure the integrity of the delicate yet robust casting is maintained.
8. Cut-off
Once the shell has been meticulously removed, the individual metal castings are expertly separated from the central sprue with high-precision saws or cutting tools. This precise separation process is executed with exceptional accuracy, ensuring a perfectly clean and exact cut. The resulting metal component is impeccably prepared for subsequent processing steps, maintaining its integrity and quality.
9. Finishing
The crowning step in the investment casting journey is the execution of essential finishing operations tailored to the component's unique specifications. Depending on the intended application, an array of sophisticated finishing techniques may be employed. For example, heat treatment is often required to significantly augment the metal's mechanical properties, boosting its strength and hardness to new heights. CNC machining offers the advantage of achieving unparalleled precision in dimensions and tolerances. Shot blasting is frequently utilized to meticulously cleanse the surface, imparting a refined, smooth finish, while polishing is performed to bestow a radiant and visually appealing surface appearance.
Investment casting stands as a genuinely extraordinary manufacturing process, harmonizing the artistry of skill, the precision of craftsmanship, and cutting-edge techniques. This synergy yields high-quality metal components that surpass even the most demanding industry standards across a diverse spectrum of applications.
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 superior surface treatment ensures that each cast steel part is enveloped in a layer of high-quality rust preventives. This forms a robust anti-rust film, fortifying the pieces against corrosion throughout transit and storage, safeguarding their pristine condition.
- Buffer Protection: Delicate components are meticulously shielded from potential harm with premium buffer materials, including foam boards and sponges, ensuring comprehensive protection against impacts and guaranteeing the integrity of parts during transport.
- Outer Packaging: Our small cast steel parts are securely cradled in sturdy wooden boxes, filled with protective stuffing to eliminate any movement. Larger components are anchored in tailor-made metal or wooden frames, with flexible options for container transport ensuring absolute safety and security.
Shipping
- Logistics Selection: Our strategic partnerships with leading logistics providers allow us to offer a variety of transportation solutions—be it road, rail, sea, or air—catering to the unique demands of our clients and the nature of their goods, guaranteeing punctual and secure delivery.
- Delivery Timeliness: For standard orders, dispatch occurs within 30 working days post-manufacturing and inspection. Urgent orders benefit from a prioritized production and delivery schedule, with negotiable, accelerated timelines to meet critical demands.
- Logistics Tracking: We offer cutting-edge real-time tracking services, empowering customers to monitor their shipment's journey using the order or logistics tracking number on our official website or our logistics partner platforms, ensuring transparency and peace of mind.

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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