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 innovation, seamlessly merging industry expertise with trade prowess. Specializing in the research, development, production, and global distribution of precision casting parts, this company is a true titan in its field. Backed by its proprietary manufacturing plant, Qingdao Starise has thrived in the precision casting industry for over three decades. The company boasts a sprawling 47,000 square meter production facility—10,000 square meters of which are dedicated to cutting-edge workshops—that empowers them to produce an astounding 30,000 tons of precision cast steel parts annually. Their world-class products have garnered international acclaim, reaching markets in over 20 countries across Europe, America, and Asia, solidifying their global footprint.
Our History:
1. Founding Period (1995-1998):
Founded in 1996, nestled in the industrious city of Pingdu, Qingdao, China, the company emerged as a pioneer, offering top-tier precision casting solutions. Initially catering to the agricultural machinery and automotive axle industries, Qingdao Starise excelled in crafting small-scale precision castings, utilizing the traditional silica gel precision casting process to set the foundation for its future successes.
2. Technological Accumulation and Expansion (1998-2014):
The year 1998 marked a transformative phase as the company embraced advanced investment and sand casting technologies, paving the way for medium to large-scale precision castings. Achieving ISO9001 certification in 2006 was a testament to their unwavering commitment to quality. Between 2009 and 2014, they expanded their facilities and incorporated cutting-edge production lines, adopting streamlined casting processes. This strategic growth bolstered their capacity to fulfill complex, customized, and multi-batch orders, meeting a diverse array of client demands.
3. Brand Marketing (2016-2020):
Brand recognition became a key focus in 2016 as the company eagerly participated in both domestic and international industry showcases, elevating its brand stature. By 2017, the company broadened its global outreach, establishing enduring partnerships with international clients. By 2020, their innovation in technology resulted in the development of several patented technologies, which elevated product precision and fortified their quality assurance.
4. Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development (2018-2024):
In 2018, Qingdao Starise launched a research and development center, devoted to pioneering new materials and techniques. The breakthrough in 2019 of an eco-friendly casting process not only slashed pollution emissions but also enhanced the surface finish and internal integrity of its castings. In 2020, the company earned the prestigious designation of a national high-tech enterprise, showcasing its leadership in technological advancement.
5. Intelligent Manufacturing and Future Vision:
Amidst the 2019 global pandemic, Qingdao Starise adeptly modified its market strategies, enhancing online marketing and service operations to maintain robust growth. By 2021, the company embarked on ambitious intelligent manufacturing endeavors, integrating automation and cutting-edge information technology to supercharge both production efficiency and management capabilities.
6. Looking Ahead:
With a steadfast commitment to innovation-driven growth, Qingdao Starise is poised to ascend to the pinnacle of the global precision casting industry, steering towards an illustrious future.
Investment casting stands as a paragon of manufacturing excellence, revered for its exceptional precision in producing metal components of unerring quality. Its versatility spans across industries like aerospace, automotive, and medical, providing unmatched accuracy. Let's delve into the refined intricacies of this process, illuminating the steps that transform concepts into remarkable components.
1. Wax Pattern Creation
The investment casting odyssey begins with an artful masterpiece—the wax patterns. Expert hands inject top-grade wax into meticulously engineered aluminum molds, mirroring the final product with unmatched accuracy. This wax model is the cornerstone, the guiding blueprint for all casting phases to follow. It's the ultimate testament that the precision of the wax pattern is directly proportional to the excellence of the final metal component.
2. Assembly
In the artful assembly phase, each wax pattern is elegantly affixed to a central wax sprue, forming what's known as a pattern assembly or wax tree. This all-important central sprue will be the conduit for molten metal, ensuring it flows perfectly into the wax pattern cavities. Precision and care in aligning and securing each wax pattern to the sprue are paramount, crafting a flawless foundation for the next stage.
3. Shell Building
Embark on the transformative shell-building journey. The pattern assembly undergoes a series of high-quality ceramic slurry baths. Each layer of refractory material must dry completely before the next is applied, ensuring a robust ceramic shell that envelops the delicate wax model. This intricate process yields a durable shell, essential for the subsequent casting steps, safeguarding the wax patterns with strength and protection.
4. Dewaxing
With the ceramic shell meticulously formed, the crucial dewaxing phase begins. The assembly enters a specialized furnace, where intense heat melts and removes the wax, hence the moniker 'lost-wax casting.' This step leaves a hollow ceramic mold, an exact mirror of the wax patterns, ready for the molten metal, setting the stage for the final creation.
5. Burnout/Preheating
Post-dewaxing, the ceramic mold undergoes a rigorous burnout and preheating process, purging residual wax, fortifying the ceramic, and setting the stage for pouring. This crucial preheating step ensures molten metal flows smoothly, filling cavities seamlessly, and minimizing the chance of defects. The mold is thus primed to receive the molten metal, a pivotal precursor to perfection.
6. Pouring
Pouring is the heart of investment casting. Selected molten metal, tailored to precise specifications, is poured with precision into the preheated mold. It courses through intricately shaped cavities, embodying the wax model's exacting dimensions as it cools and solidifies. Mastery in controlling the pour is vital, ensuring the final product's unmatched quality and structural integrity.
7. Shell Removal
After solidification, the protective ceramic shell is carefully removed, unveiling the beautifully crafted metal component. Vibratory techniques gently break away the shell, revealing the intricate casting beneath. This step demands meticulous care, preserving the integrity of the delicate metal work that has been so masterfully created.
8. Cut-off
Once the protective shell is meticulously removed, each metal casting is skillfully separated from the central sprue using state-of-the-art saws or precision cutting tools. This delicate separation is expertly executed with the utmost precision, ensuring a pristine and accurate cut that leaves the metal component perfectly primed for the next stages of processing.
9. Finishing
The crowning step in the investment casting process is to perform a suite of tailored finishing operations that align with the unique specifications of each component. To meet these requirements, an array of finishing techniques is at our disposal. Heat treatment is employed to elevate the metal's mechanical attributes, boosting its strength and hardness. For achieving impeccable precision in dimensions and tolerances, CNC machining is the technique of choice. Shot blasting is adeptly used to cleanse the surface and render it smooth and refined, while polishing brings out a radiant and enticing surface sheen.
Investment casting stands as a marvel in the realm of manufacturing, blending unparalleled skill, precision, and cutting-edge techniques to craft metal components of superior quality that adhere to the stringent standards demanded by diverse industries.
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 advanced rust prevention techniques involve applying top-tier rust preventatives, which expertly coat the surface of the cast steel parts. This creates an impervious anti-rust film, ensuring the parts remain pristine and free from corrosion throughout transportation and storage.
2. Buffer Protection: To safeguard your valuable parts from transit impacts, we envelop them with premium buffer materials like foam boards and sponges, meticulously designed to protect areas most susceptible to bumps and knocks.
3. Outer Packaging: For the ultimate in protection, small cast steel parts are encased in robust wooden boxes with internal stuffing to prevent any movement during transit. Larger parts are securely fastened in custom metal or wooden frames. When necessary, container transport is employed, guaranteeing utmost safety and stability during the journey.
Shipping
1. Logistics Selection: We proudly partner with renowned logistics enterprises, forming a robust network that ensures seamless delivery. Tailored to meet your precise needs and the specific nature of your goods, we offer a range of transportation options including road, rail, sea, and air freight to guarantee timely and secure arrival.
2. Delivery Timeliness: For standard orders, dispatch occurs within [X] working days post-production and inspection. For those in need of expedited services, we offer flexible delivery timelines, prioritizing your urgent orders for faster production and dispatch.
3. Logistics Tracking: Stay connected with our state-of-the-art real-time tracking service. Effortlessly access the current status of your shipment using your order or tracking number via our official website or our logistics partner's platform, keeping you informed of your goods' precise location and expected delivery time.
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.