| 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 pinnacle of excellence in the realm of precision casting parts. As an integrated industry and trade enterprise, it boasts over three decades of unwavering dedication to research, development, production, and international trade. The company's state-of-the-art production facilities, sprawling over a vast 47,000 square meters, including 10,000 square meters dedicated to high-standard workshops, signify its monumental scale. With an impressive annual production capacity exceeding 30,000 tons of precision cast steel parts, Qingdao Starise commands a formidable presence across more than 20 countries and regions, spanning Europe, America, Asia, and beyond.
Our History:
1. Founding Period (1995-1998):
Founded in 1996 in the vibrant city of Pingdu, Qingdao, China, the company embarked on its journey with a commitment to delivering top-notch precision casting solutions for the agricultural machinery and automotive axle industries. In this initial phase, it honed its expertise in producing small-scale precision castings utilizing traditional silica gel precision casting technology, setting the foundation for future innovations.
2. Technological Accumulation and Expansion (1998-2014):
The year 1998 marked a transformative era as Qingdao Starise embraced cutting-edge investment and sand casting technologies, enabling the production of medium to large-scale precision castings. The prestigious ISO9001 certification attained in 2006 reinforced its commitment to quality and reliability. Between 2009 and 2014, the company underwent exponential growth, expanding its facilities, adding state-of-the-art production lines, and optimizing casting processes. This strategic expansion empowered it to meet the diverse demands of multi-batch, customized manufacturing.
3. Brand Marketing (2016-2020):
A new chapter began in 2016, as the company focused on solidifying its brand identity. By actively engaging in both domestic and international industry exhibitions, it elevated its brand recognition. In 2017, the company widened its global footprint, establishing enduring partnerships with international clients. By 2020, it had cultivated a portfolio of patented technologies, enhancing the precision and quality of its products.
4. Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development (2018-2024):
In 2018, a dedicated research and development center was inaugurated to pioneer the exploration of innovative materials and processes. The year 2019 saw the birth of an eco-friendly precision casting process, drastically cutting down pollution while increasing casting quality. Recognized as a national high-tech enterprise in 2020, the company's commitment to technological advancement is firmly established.
5. Intelligent Manufacturing and Future Vision:
Amidst the global pandemic in 2019, the company adeptly recalibrated its market strategies, amplifying its online marketing and service prowess to ensure persistent growth. In 2021, it embarked on an ambitious intelligent manufacturing journey, integrating automation with information technology to elevate production efficiency and management sophistication.
6. Looking Ahead:
With an unwavering commitment to innovation-driven development, Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd. diligently strives to cement its leadership in the global precision casting industry, charting a visionary path towards the future.
Investment casting is an exceptionally sophisticated and intricate manufacturing process, celebrated for its unparalleled ability to produce high-precision metal components. Whether utilized for aerospace, automotive, medical, or a myriad of other industries, its inherent accuracy and quality are unmatched. Below, we delve into the detailed and refined steps of this remarkable process, offering a comprehensive understanding of how these extraordinary components come to life.
1. Wax Pattern Creation
The investment casting journey begins with the meticulous crafting of wax patterns. This process involves highly skilled artisans who carefully inject premium wax material into precisely engineered aluminum molds. These molds are meticulously designed to replicate the exact shape and dimensions of the final product with astonishing precision. The resulting wax model becomes the fundamental blueprint and foundation for the entire casting process. It's imperative to understand that the quality and precision of the wax pattern are pivotal, as they directly impact the final outcome of the metal component.
2. Assembly
In the assembly stage, the individually crafted wax patterns are meticulously and carefully attached to a central wax sprue. This assembly is often referred to as a pattern assembly or a wax tree. The central sprue is indispensable and plays a pivotal role as it acts as the essential conduit through which the molten metal will eventually flow, filling the intricately shaped cavities of the wax patterns. This step demands great attention to detail to ensure proper alignment and secure attachment of the wax patterns to the sprue.
3. Shell Building
Once the pattern assembly is complete, the transformative shell-building stage begins. In this complex and delicate step, the pattern assembly is repeatedly dipped into a high-quality ceramic slurry. Multiple layers of refractory materials are gradually applied with precision, ensuring that each layer is completely dry before the next is added. This painstaking process results in the creation of a robust, durable, and thick ceramic shell that envelops the delicate wax patterns, providing the necessary structure and protection for subsequent stages.
4. Dewaxing
After the ceramic shell is fully formed, the critical dewaxing step takes place. The entire assembly, now encased within the ceramic shell, is placed into a specialized furnace and subjected to high temperatures. This heating process melts and drains out the wax inside the ceramic shell, which is why investment casting is also known as 'lost-wax casting.' The result is a hollow ceramic mold with precisely defined cavities, an exact replica of the original wax patterns, ready to receive the molten metal.
5. Burnout/Preheating
Following the dewaxing process, the ceramic mold undergoes a burnout stage, exposed to extremely high temperatures. This burnout serves several critical purposes: ensuring complete removal of any residual wax, hardening the ceramic structure, and preparing the mold for the pouring process ahead. Preheating the mold is crucial, as it aids the molten metal in flowing smoothly and filling the cavities evenly, minimizing defects. Once preheating is complete, the mold is optimally prepared to receive the molten metal.
6. Pouring
The pouring step is the core and most crucial element of the entire investment casting process. Molten metal, meticulously selected to meet specific metal grade requirements, is carefully poured into the preheated ceramic mold. The metal flows rapidly into the intricately shaped cavities, filling every corner and crevice of the mold. 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 life. Precise control during pouring is essential to ensure the quality and integrity of the final product.
7. Shell Removal
Once the metal has fully solidified, the ceramic shell that protected the casting needs to be removed to reveal the final metal component. Vibratory methods are commonly employed to carefully break away the ceramic shell, unveiling the intricately crafted metal casting hidden within. This step requires meticulous handling to prevent any damage to the delicate metal part.
8. Cut-off
Once the shell has been carefully removed, each individual metal casting is meticulously separated from the central sprue using specialized saws or precision cutting tools. This separation process is executed with the utmost accuracy, ensuring a clean and precise cut, and leaving the metal component perfectly primed for subsequent processing and finishing stages.
9. Finishing
The culminating step in the investment casting journey encompasses executing any essential finishing operations tailored to the unique requirements of each component. Depending on its application, a variety of sophisticated finishing techniques may be employed. For instance, heat treatment could be essential to significantly enhance the mechanical properties such as strength and hardness of the component. CNC machining might be applied to achieve superior precision in dimensions and tight tolerances. Additionally, shot blasting is frequently utilized to cleanse the surface, rendering it with a fine, smooth finish, while a meticulous polishing process can be undertaken to achieve the desired luminous and appealing surface appearance.
Investment casting stands as an extraordinary manufacturing marvel, a process that seamlessly integrates skill, precision, and cutting-edge techniques to craft high-quality metal components. These components not only meet but often exceed the most demanding standards across a diverse array of industries, showcasing the remarkable potential and versatility of this advanced manufacturing process.
| 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 custom axle parts for heavy-duty trucks undergo a superior rust prevention treatment. Each surface of the cast steel parts is expertly coated or smeared with premium rust-preventive solutions, creating a robust anti-rust film. This meticulous process ensures that your parts remain pristine, free from rust, even during long periods of transportation and storage.
2. Buffer Protection: To safeguard your valuable steel parts against collision damage during transit, we employ strategic buffer protection. Delicate sections susceptible to bumps are carefully enveloped with high-quality buffer materials, such as foam boards and sponges, providing a cushion of protection against potential impacts.
3. Outer Packaging: We recognize the importance of secure packaging. Small cast steel parts are meticulously encased in durable wooden boxes, with additional stuffing to eliminate movement during transit. For larger parts, we use custom-designed metal or wooden frames for exceptional stability. When necessary, container transportation is employed to further enhance transportation safety, ensuring your parts arrive in perfect condition.
Shipping
1. Logistics Selection: At Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd., we are proud to partner with reputable logistics enterprises. We tailor our logistics solutions to align with customer requirements and the distinct characteristics of each shipment. With options like road transportation, railway freight, sea cargo, and air freight, we guarantee the secure and timely delivery of your goods to any destination.
2. Delivery Timeliness: Our commitment to punctuality is unwavering. For standard orders, dispatch occurs within [X] working days post-completion and inspection of your products. In cases of urgency, we offer flexible delivery timelines that can be negotiated, prioritizing both production and delivery to meet your deadline needs.
3. Logistics Tracking: Stay informed and in control with our advanced real-time tracking service. Whether through our company's official website or a trusted cooperative logistics platform, you can effortlessly monitor the journey of your shipment using your order or logistics tracking number. Gain insights into the current location and estimated arrival time of your goods at any moment, ensuring peace of mind throughout the transportation process.
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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