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 powerhouse in the realm of precision casting parts, seamlessly merging industry expertise with cutting-edge trade strategies. With more than three decades of unwavering dedication, this industry titan capitalizes on its expansive holding factory to revolutionize production and global trade. Nestled in a state-of-the-art production base sprawling over 47,000 square meters, boasting 10,000 square meters of premium production workshops, the company is a hallmark of innovation and efficiency. An impressive annual output exceeding 30,000 tons of precision cast steel parts is testament to its prowess. Reaching beyond borders, Qingdao Starise's products grace over 20 countries across Europe, America, Asia, and beyond, establishing it as a vanguard in international markets.
Our History:
1. Founding Period (1995-1998):
The inception of Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd. in 1996 marked a transformative era in Pingdu City, Qingdao, China. Initially, the company chartered a course to deliver unparalleled precision casting solutions catered to the agricultural machinery and automotive axle industries. During this pioneering stage, the focus was on producing small-scale precision castings, employing time-honored silica gel precision casting technology, setting the foundation for future innovation.
2. Technological Accumulation and Expansion (1998-2014):
The year 1998 was pivotal as Qingdao Starise embraced advanced investment casting and sand casting technologies, paving the way for medium to large-scale precision castings. The prestigious ISO9001 certification, achieved in 2006, exemplified the company's commitment to quality excellence. Between 2009 and 2014, transformative growth saw the augmentation of production facilities, and the integration of multiple new production lines. Embracing efficient casting processes, the company substantially bolstered its production capacity to effortlessly meet the dynamic demands of diverse, multi-batch, and bespoke product manufacturing.
3. Brand Marketing (2016-2020):
2016 heralded a new chapter in brand evolution as Qingdao Starise actively augmented its brand identity through participation in prestigious domestic and international industry exhibitions, significantly elevating its brand recognition. By 2017, the company had strategically expanded its global footprint, nurturing robust partnerships with international clients. 2020 was a hallmark year, witnessing the development of multiple patented technologies, substantially enhancing product precision and quality.
4. Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development (2018-2024):
Qingdao Starise's 2018 investment in a dedicated R&D center underscored its commitment to pioneering new materials and processes. 2019 was marked by the creation of an environmentally conscious precision casting process, delivering superior quality castings while minimizing pollution emissions. The company's 2020 recognition as a national high-tech enterprise was a testament to its leadership in technological innovation and sustainable development.
5. Intelligent Manufacturing and Future Vision:
The global pandemic of 2019 prompted Qingdao Starise to adeptly recalibrate its market strategies, amplifying its online marketing and service capabilities to maintain robust business growth. 2021 was a milestone year with the launch of an intelligent manufacturing initiative, which seamlessly integrated automation and information technology, significantly boosting production efficiency and management capabilities.
6. Looking Ahead:
Fortified with an innovation-driven philosophy, Qingdao Starise is poised to ascend to new heights, steadfast in its quest to dominate the global precision casting industry, ensuring a future teeming with cutting-edge advancements and unparalleled achievements.
Investment casting is an exquisite and intricate manufacturing technique renowned for crafting high precision metal components with unmatched accuracy and quality. Ideal for industries like aerospace, automotive, and medical, this process transforms raw materials into exceptional products through a series of detailed steps. Delve into the fascinating world of investment casting to discover how these extraordinary components are meticulously brought to life.
1. Wax Pattern Creation
The investment casting process begins with the artful creation of wax patterns. Skilled artisans inject high-quality wax into meticulously designed aluminum molds, crafting replicas that mirror the final product's precise shape and dimensions. This wax model acts as the cornerstone of the entire casting process, where its quality directly influences the final metal component's excellence and precision.
2. Assembly
In this essential assembly phase, each wax pattern is thoughtfully attached to a central wax sprue, forming what is known as a pattern assembly or wax tree. The central sprue is crucial, serving as the channel for molten metal to flow, filling the intricate wax pattern cavities. This stage demands meticulous attention to detail, ensuring perfect alignment and secure attachment, setting the stage for flawless metal casting.
3. Shell Building
The transformative shell-building stage follows, where the pattern assembly is repeatedly immersed in premium ceramic slurry. Layer by layer, refractory materials are applied, thoroughly drying each before proceeding. The result is a robust ceramic shell encasing the wax patterns, vital for providing structure and protection. This process lays the groundwork for the subsequent steps, ensuring the integrity of the final cast.
4. Dewaxing
With the ceramic shell complete, dewaxing becomes crucial. Here, the assembly undergoes high-temperature treatment, melting and draining the wax, hence the moniker 'lost-wax casting.' This leaves a hollow ceramic mold, precisely mirroring the original patterns, ready to embrace the molten metal with unmatched precision and readiness.
5. Burnout/Preheating
Next, the ceramic mold enters the burnout stage, exposed to extreme heat to eliminate residual wax and harden the structure. Preheating is vital, ensuring smoother metal flow and uniform cavity filling, minimizing defects. This preparation primes the mold for the pivotal pouring process, setting the stage for excellence in casting.
6. Pouring
The pouring stage is the heart of investment casting. Here, molten metal, chosen to match component specifications, flows into the preheated mold. It swiftly fills every intricately shaped cavity, morphing into the precise form of the original wax patterns. As it cools, the metal transforms into the desired component, with careful control ensuring superior quality and structural integrity.
7. Shell Removal
Once solidified, the ceramic shell is meticulously removed, unveiling the finely crafted metal casting. Vibratory techniques gently break away the shell, revealing the intricate product within. This step requires precision handling to preserve the integrity of the delicate metal part, showcasing the craftsmanship that defines investment casting.
8. Cut-off
Once the protective shell is meticulously removed, the artistry of metal casting comes to life as each individual piece is expertly separated from the central sprue. This process demands the use of specialized saws or cutting tools, ensuring precision that guarantees a clean, accurate cut. What remains is a pristine metal component, perfectly prepared for the next phase of its journey toward becoming a critical piece of your machinery.
9. Finishing
The culmination of the investment casting process is the artful finishing phase, where each component is brought to its ultimate form through meticulous operations tailored to its specific requirements. Depending on the application, a variety of sophisticated finishing techniques may be employed. For example, heat treatment might be used to significantly boost the mechanical properties, enhancing strength and hardness to ensure durability. CNC machining offers unparalleled precision, achieving dimensions and tolerances with exacting accuracy. Shot blasting can be employed to ensure the surface is impeccably clean and smooth, while polishing may be used to achieve a brilliant and captivating surface appearance, leaving your component not only functional but visually stunning.
Investment casting stands as a testament to the intersection of skill, precision, and cutting-edge technology in manufacturing. This remarkable process is capable of producing metal components of unparalleled quality, meeting the rigorous standards required across a diverse array of industries. It is a celebration of manufacturing excellence and innovation, delivering components that perform with exceptional reliability and 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
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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 superior rust prevention strategy involves meticulously applying top-tier rust inhibitors to the surface of cast steel components. This creates an impenetrable anti-rust shield, safeguarding your valuable parts from corrosion during transit and storage.
2. Buffer Protection: To ensure your parts remain unscathed during transit, we envelop components prone to impact with premium cushioning materials like foam boards and sponges, providing a secure buffer against potential collisions.
3. Outer Packaging: For small cast steel elements, robust wooden boxes filled with shock-absorbing stuffing ensure stability and minimize movement during transit. Larger components are securely anchored within customized metal or wooden frameworks. When necessary, container shipping is utilized to further guarantee a safe journey.
Shipping
1. Logistics Selection: We have forged enduring partnerships with leading logistics firms. Tailored delivery solutions including road, rail, sea, and air freight are available to perfectly match customer requirements and product characteristics, ensuring your goods reach their destination safely and promptly.
2. Delivery Timeliness: Standard orders are dispatched within [X] working days post-inspection. For time-sensitive requests, we offer the flexibility to expedite production and delivery, ensuring your needs are met with priority and precision.
3. Logistics Tracking: Stay informed with our comprehensive real-time tracking service. Access the status of your shipment anytime via order or logistics tracking numbers on our official portal or partner logistics platforms, keeping you updated on its location and estimated arrival.
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.