

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 paragon of excellence in the realm of precision casting parts, seamlessly integrating industry expertise with global trade. With an unwavering dedication to research, development, and production, this esteemed enterprise has been at the forefront of the industry for more than three decades. The modern production facility, sprawling across 47,000 square meters, including 10,000 square meters of high-standard workshops, boasts an impressive annual capacity exceeding 30,000 tons of precision-cast steel parts. Proudly exporting to over 20 countries across Europe, America, and Asia, our products are a testament to our global reach and impeccable standards.
Our History:
1. Founding Period (1996-1998):
Established in the bustling city of Pingdu, Qingdao, China, in 1996, our company embarked on a mission to deliver superior precision casting solutions tailored to the agricultural machinery and automotive axle sectors. This foundational period saw us adeptly crafting small-scale precision castings using time-honored silica gel precision casting techniques.
2. Technological Accumulation and Expansion (1998-2014):
The year 1998 marked a pivotal shift as we embraced cutting-edge investment and sand casting technologies, facilitating the creation of medium to large-scale precision castings. Our commitment to quality was further cemented in 2006 with the acquisition of ISO9001 certification. Between 2009 and 2014, our expansion efforts bore fruit with the addition of new production lines and streamlined casting processes, significantly boosting our capacity to cater to the burgeoning demands for diverse and customized manufacturing solutions.
3. Brand Marketing (2016-2020):
The transformative year of 2016 saw us channeling efforts towards brand elevation, actively showcasing our prowess at both domestic and international industry exhibitions. By 2017, our global footprint expanded with the establishment of enduring partnerships with overseas clientele. The culmination of our brand marketing endeavors by 2020 was underscored by the development of patented technologies, ensuring heightened product precision and exceptional quality.
4. Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development (2018-2024):
2018 heralded the inception of a dedicated R&D center, pioneering new materials and innovative processes. By 2019, we championed an eco-friendly precision casting process, significantly curtailing pollution and enhancing casting quality. Our technological advancements were nationally recognized in 2020, affirming our status as a high-tech enterprise.
5. Intelligent Manufacturing and Future Vision:
Amidst the challenges of the 2019 global pandemic, we swiftly realigned our market strategy, fortifying our online marketing prowess and service capabilities to sustain robust business growth. In 2021, our launch of an intelligent manufacturing initiative seamlessly integrated automation and information technology, further amplifying production efficiency and management expertise.
6. Looking Ahead:
Steadfast in our commitment to innovation-driven growth, Starise Metal aspires to ascend to a commanding position within the global precision casting industry.
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Investment casting is a highly sophisticated and intricate manufacturing process, celebrated for its remarkable ability to produce metal components of unmatched precision. From aerospace to automotive, medical, and other industries, this process ensures extraordinary accuracy and exceptional quality. Here, we present an eloquent overview of the detailed basic steps in the investment casting process, to help you appreciate how these extraordinary components are brought to life.
1. Wax Pattern Creation
The process of investment casting begins with the meticulous creation of wax patterns. Expert artisans diligently inject premium wax material into precisely engineered aluminum molds. These molds are crafted to replicate the exact shape and dimensions of the final product with remarkable precision. The resulting wax model becomes the fundamental blueprint and foundation of the entire casting process. It's crucial to recognize that the quality and accuracy of the wax pattern play a pivotal role in determining the excellence of the final metal component.
2. Assembly
During the assembly phase, the individual wax patterns are meticulously and carefully attached to a central wax sprue. This configuration, often known as a pattern assembly or wax tree, features a central sprue that serves as the vital conduit for molten metal to flow, filling the intricately shaped cavities of the wax patterns. This step demands exceptional attention to detail to ensure precise alignment and secure attachment of wax patterns to the sprue.
3. Shell Building
With the pattern assembly complete, the transformative shell-building stage begins. In this intricate and delicate step, the pattern assembly undergoes repeated dips into a high-quality ceramic slurry. Multiple layers of refractory materials are gradually applied, ensuring that each layer is thoroughly dry before the next is added. This meticulous process results in a robust, durable, and thick ceramic shell that envelops the wax patterns, providing essential structure and protection for the next steps.
4. Dewaxing
Following the formation of the ceramic shell, the critical dewaxing step ensues. The entire assembly, now encased within the ceramic shell, is placed in a specialized furnace and exposed to high temperatures. This heating process melts and drains out the wax within the ceramic shell, hence why investment casting is often referred to as "lost-wax casting." The outcome is a hollow ceramic mold with precisely defined cavities that are an exact replica of the original wax patterns, poised to accept the molten metal.
5. Burnout/Preheating
Subsequent to dewaxing, the ceramic mold undergoes a burnout phase, being subjected to extremely high temperatures. This stage serves multiple crucial purposes: it ensures complete removal of any residual wax, hardens the ceramic structure, and prepares the mold for the impending pouring process. Preheating the mold is vital for facilitating smooth and even flow of the molten metal, reducing the risk of defects. Once preheating is finished, the mold is optimally primed to receive the molten metal.
6. Pouring
The pouring stage stands as the central and most critical part of the investment casting process. Molten metal, carefully chosen to meet specific metal grade requirements, is meticulously introduced into the preheated ceramic mold. The metal traverses quickly into the intricately designed cavities, filling every nook and cranny. As it cools and solidifies, it embodies the exact shape and dimensions of the original wax patterns, bringing the desired metal component into existence. Precise control during pouring is essential to uphold the quality and integrity of the final product.
7. Shell Removal
Upon full solidification of the metal, the once-protective ceramic shell must be removed to reveal the finished metal component. Vibratory techniques are commonly employed to carefully dismantle the ceramic shell, gently unveiling the intricately crafted metal casting within. This step requires careful handling to prevent any damage to the delicate metal part.
8. Cut-off
Upon the meticulous removal of the shell, each metal casting is expertly separated from the central sprue using precision-engineered saws or cutting tools. This delicate separation is executed with the utmost accuracy, ensuring a pristine and accurate cut, perfectly priming the metal component for subsequent processing stages.
9. Finishing
The culminating phase of the investment casting process encompasses an array of essential finishing operations that tailor the component to its specific application needs. Depending on these requirements, diverse finishing techniques are skillfully employed. Heat treatment, for instance, is often implemented to significantly bolster the metal's mechanical properties, enhancing its strength and hardness. Meanwhile, CNC machining is utilized to achieve exacting dimensions and tolerances. Shot blasting serves to meticulously clean the surface, imparting a refined and smooth finish. Polishing is then applied to achieve a radiant and appealing surface luster, meeting the highest aesthetic demands.
Investment casting stands as a truly extraordinary manufacturing process, melding expertise, precision, and cutting-edge techniques to craft superior metal components. These components consistently meet the most stringent standards, making them indispensable across a multitude of demanding industries.
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 meticulously cultivated enduring partnerships with several illustrious logistics enterprises. Based on our customers' specific requirements and the distinct characteristics of each shipment, we offer a range of customized transportation solutions including road, railway, sea, and air freight. These options ensure your goods are delivered with the utmost safety and punctuality.
- Delivery Timeliness: For standard orders, your goods will embark on their journey within 30 working days following the completion and rigorous inspection of the products. For those pressing needs, we offer negotiable expedited services, where both production and delivery are prioritized to meet your urgent demands.
- Logistics Tracking: Enjoy peace of mind with our state-of-the-art real-time tracking service. You can effortlessly monitor your shipment's journey using the order or logistics tracking number via our official website or our partners' platforms, staying informed of both its precise location and anticipated arrival time at any moment.
Packaging
- Rust Prevention Treatment: Our cast steel parts are meticulously treated with superior rust preventives, creating a robust, dense anti-rust film. This ensures that during transit and storage, your products remain impeccably free from corrosion.
- Buffer Protection: For components susceptible to impacts, we employ top-notch buffer materials like foam boards and sponges. This essential layer of protection safeguards against potential collision damage throughout the transportation process.
- Outer Packaging: To guarantee security, small cast steel parts are encased in resilient wooden boxes with ample stuffing to prevent movement during transit. Larger parts are securely fastened using custom metal or wooden frames, and when needed, container shipping is utilized for optimal protection.

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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