| 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 realm of industry and trade, seamlessly integrating groundbreaking research and development with top-tier production and global distribution of precision casting components. With over 30 years of dedicated expertise, the company capitalizes on its substantial holding factory to deliver unmatched quality. Spanning an impressive 47,000 square meters, including 10,000 square meters dedicated to high-standard workshops, the production base boasts an annual output exceeding 30,000 tons of precision cast steel parts. These superior products are proudly exported to a diverse array of more than 20 countries across Europe, America, and Asia, establishing the company as a global leader.
Our History:
1. Founding Period (1995-1998):
Founded in 1996 in Pingdu City, Qingdao, China, Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd. began its journey with a resolute focus on delivering exceptional precision casting solutions tailored for the agricultural machinery and automotive axle sectors. During this foundational period, it pioneered the production of small-scale precision castings using the traditional yet effective silica gel precision casting technology.
2. Technological Accumulation and Expansion (1998-2014):
The year 1998 marked a pivotal moment for the company as it embraced advanced investment and sand casting technologies, ushering in an era of medium to large-scale precision casting excellence. By 2006, the acquisition of ISO9001 certification underscored its unwavering commitment to consistent quality and reliability. From 2009 to 2014, the company embarked on a significant expansion journey, augmenting its facilities with new production lines and streamlining casting processes, thus enhancing its ability to manufacture diverse, multi-batch, and bespoke products with unrivaled efficiency.
3. Brand Marketing (2016-2020):
In 2016, determined to elevate its brand presence, the company embarked on a robust brand-building strategy, actively engaging in both domestic and international industry exhibitions to amplify its brand recognition. By 2017, it had solidified its global market footprint, forging enduring partnerships with overseas clients. The culmination of these efforts by 2020 was the development of multiple patented technologies, significantly advancing product precision and quality.
4. Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development (2018-2024):
The year 2018 heralded the establishment of a dedicated research and development center, tasked with pioneering new materials and processes. By 2019, the company had launched an eco-friendly precision casting process, markedly reducing pollution emissions and enhancing surface quality. Recognition as a national high-tech enterprise in 2020 highlights its remarkable technological innovations.
5. Intelligent Manufacturing and Future Vision:
In response to the global pandemic challenges of 2019, the company dynamically adapted its market strategy, bolstering its online marketing and service capabilities to ensure enduring business growth. By 2021, it had unveiled an intelligent manufacturing initiative, seamlessly integrating automation and information technology to drive production efficiency and management prowess.
6. Looking Ahead:
Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd. remains unwavering in its commitment to an innovation-driven development ethos, continually striving to secure its place at the forefront of the global precision casting industry.
Investment casting is a masterful and sophisticated manufacturing technique celebrated for its precision in crafting high-quality metal components. Whether serving the aerospace, automotive, medical, or other industries, this process delivers unmatched accuracy and excellence. Discover the detailed and sophisticated steps in the investment casting process, and gain insight into how these extraordinary components are created with precision and care.
1. Wax Pattern Creation
The investment casting adventure begins with the meticulous creation of wax patterns. Expert artisans inject top-quality wax into meticulously engineered aluminum molds, crafted to mirror the exact shape and dimensions of the final product with astounding precision. This resulting wax model is the essential blueprint and underpinning for the entire casting journey, emphasizing that the quality and precision of the wax pattern are crucial for the final metal component's outcome.
2. Assembly
During the assembly phase, each crafted wax pattern is meticulously and expertly affixed to a central wax sprue, forming what is known as a pattern assembly or wax tree. The central sprue is critical, serving as the conduit for molten metal flow that will fill the intricately shaped cavities of the wax patterns. This stage demands precision and attention to ensure flawless alignment and secure attachment of the wax patterns to the sprue, laying the groundwork for a successful casting.
3. Shell Building
After the pattern assembly is ready, the transformative shell-building phase begins. In this delicate and intricate step, the pattern assembly is repeatedly immersed in a premium ceramic slurry. Successive layers of refractory materials are applied, ensuring each layer dries thoroughly before the next is added. This meticulous process results in a robust, durable ceramic shell that envelops the delicate wax patterns, providing essential structure and safeguarding the upcoming stages.
4. Dewaxing
Following the complete formation of the ceramic shell, the crucial dewaxing step unfolds. The assembly, encased within the ceramic shell, is placed in a specialized furnace and exposed to high temperatures. This heat causes the wax inside to melt and drain away, which is why investment casting is often called "lost-wax casting." The result is a hollow ceramic mold with precisely defined cavities, an exact replica of the original wax patterns, now ready to welcome the molten metal.
5. Burnout/Preheating
After dewaxing, the ceramic mold undergoes the burnout stage, exposed to extremely high temperatures. This essential process ensures all residual wax is eliminated, the ceramic structure is hardened, and the mold is primed for the pouring process. Preheating the mold is vital, aiding the molten metal to flow smoothly and fill the cavities evenly, minimizing defects. Once preheating completes, the mold reaches optimal condition to accept the molten metal.
6. Pouring
The pouring step is the heart and pinnacle of the entire investment casting process. Carefully selected molten metal, adhering to specific metal grade requirements, is expertly poured into the preheated ceramic mold. It flows rapidly into the intricately shaped cavities, reaching every corner and crevice. As the molten metal cools and solidifies, it adopts the precise shape and dimensions of the original wax patterns, bringing the desired metal component to fruition. Precise control during pouring is paramount to ensure the final product's quality and integrity.
7. Shell Removal
Once the metal solidifies completely, the protective ceramic shell must be removed to unveil the final metal component. Vibratory methods are typically employed to break away the ceramic shell, carefully revealing the intricately crafted metal casting hidden within. This step requires meticulous handling to avoid any damage to the delicate metal part, ensuring the component's integrity and precision.
8. Cut-off
Once the encasing shell has been meticulously removed, each distinct metal casting emerges, awaiting its transformation. With the prowess of specialized saws and cutting-edge tools, the castings are gently liberated from the central sprue. This process is executed with unmatched precision, ensuring every cut is both immaculate and accurate, preparing the metal component for its next phase of refinement.
9. Finishing
In the grand finale of the investment casting saga, the component is meticulously perfected through a series of finishing operations, tailored to its unique specifications. Depending on its destined purpose, a symphony of finishing techniques comes into play. Heat treatment might be orchestrated to bolster the metal's mechanical prowess, enhancing its strength and resilience. For utmost precision in dimensions and tolerances, CNC machining takes the spotlight. The fine art of shot blasting cleanses the surface, bestowing it with a pristine, satin finish, while the elegance of polishing unveils a luxurious, luminous surface that captivates the eye.
Investment casting stands as a testament to exceptional craftsmanship, seamlessly weaving skill, precision, and state-of-the-art techniques. It births high-caliber metal components that consistently exceed the most rigorous standards, serving a multitude of industries with unparalleled 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
|
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: Our cast steel parts undergo a superior rust prevention treatment, where their surfaces are meticulously sprayed or smeared with premium rust preventives. This forms an impenetrable anti-rust film, proficiently safeguarding against corrosion during both transportation and storage.
2. Buffer Protection: To ensure impeccable protection against collision damage during transit, vulnerable parts are enveloped in high-quality buffer materials such as foam boards and sponges, providing an exceptional layer of defense against bumps.
3. Outer Packaging: Small cast steel parts are securely packaged within robust wooden boxes, with the interior intelligently filled with stuffing to prevent any movement during transportation. For larger cast steel parts, we employ customized metal or wooden frames for steadfast fixation, and, when necessary, opt for container transportation to maximize safety throughout the journey.
Shipping
1. Logistics Selection: Our strategic partnerships with renowned logistics enterprises empower us to offer diverse transportation options tailored to customer needs and product characteristics. Choose from road, railway, sea freight, or air freight to ensure your goods are delivered safely and punctually.
2. Delivery Timeliness: Standard orders are dispatched within [X] working days post-inspection. For urgent needs, we offer flexible negotiations to expedite the process, prioritizing production and delivery to meet your timeline demands.
3. Logistics Tracking: Our cutting-edge real-time tracking service offers complete transparency for your shipments. Simply use the order number or logistics tracking number on our official website or partner logistics platform to monitor your goods' location and estimate arrival times, ensuring you're always informed.
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.
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