| 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., a beacon of excellence in the realm of precision casting, seamlessly integrates industry expertise with global trade acumen. For over three decades, this powerhouse has been at the forefront of research, development, and worldwide distribution of premium casting components. Anchored by their expansive 47,000-square-meter facility, including 10,000 square meters dedicated to state-of-the-art production workshops, they command an impressive annual output surpassing 30,000 tons of precision cast steel parts. Their exceptional products traverse borders, gracing over 20 countries across Europe, America, and Asia.
Our History:
1. Founding Period (1995-1998):
Founded in 1996 in the vibrant city of Pingdu, Qingdao, China, Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd. embarked on a mission to revolutionize precision casting for the agricultural machinery and automotive axle sectors. Initially, their forte lay in crafting superior small-scale precision castings, utilizing the trusted silica gel precision casting method.
2. Technological Accumulation and Expansion (1998-2014):
The year 1998 marked a pivotal expansion with the introduction of cutting-edge investment and sand casting technologies, paving the way for medium to large-scale precision castings. Achieving the esteemed ISO9001 certification in 2006 fortified their promise of unwavering quality. From 2009 to 2014, the company dramatically amplified its production capacity through infrastructural enhancements, new production lines, and refined casting processes, adeptly catering to diverse, multi-batch, and bespoke manufacturing demands.
3. Brand Marketing (2016-2020):
The strategic leap towards brand fortification began in 2016, as the company engaged actively in both domestic and international trade fairs, boosting brand visibility. By 2017, it had significantly broadened its global footprint, cultivating enduring partnerships with international clientele. By 2020, this brand-building endeavor bore fruit with the development of multiple patented innovations, elevating product precision and quality to new heights.
4. Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development (2018-2024):
A vision for greener, more innovative casting took center stage in 2018, with the inception of a specialized R&D center focused on pioneering new materials and methodologies. The following year heralded a breakthrough in eco-friendly precision casting, curbing emissions and enhancing surface and internal casting integrity. By 2020, the company's commitment to innovation was nationally recognized as it earned the prestigious title of a high-tech enterprise.
5. Intelligent Manufacturing and Future Vision:
In the face of the 2019 global pandemic, the company adeptly realigned its market strategy, fortifying its online presence and service capabilities, ensuring resilient business growth. By 2021, the leap into intelligent manufacturing began, merging automation with information technology to propel production efficiency and management prowess.
6. Looking Ahead:
Firmly rooted in an innovation-first ethos, Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd. is unwavering in its pursuit to ascend to the apex of the global precision casting arena, shaping a future defined by excellence and ingenuity.
Investment casting is an exceedingly sophisticated and intricate manufacturing technique, celebrated for its unmatched precision in crafting high-quality metal components. Whether deployed in aerospace, automotive, medical, or myriad other industries, this process guarantees unrivaled accuracy and excellence. Delve into the comprehensive, meticulously refined steps of the investment casting process to grasp the magic behind the creation of these extraordinary components.
1. Exquisite Wax Pattern Creation
The investment casting odyssey embarks with the meticulous creation of wax patterns. Artisans of extraordinary skill inject premium-grade wax into ingeniously engineered aluminum molds. These molds are crafted to mirror the exact contours and dimensions of the final product with unparalleled precision. The wax model thus formed becomes the cornerstone and quintessential blueprint for the entire casting journey. Remember, the quality and fidelity of the wax pattern are pivotal, as they significantly influence the ultimate quality of the metal component.
2. Masterful Assembly
During the assembly phase, the individually crafted wax patterns are meticulously affixed to a central wax sprue, creating what is known as a pattern assembly or wax tree. The central sprue is indispensable, acting as the crucial conduit for molten metal to flow, filling the intricately shaped wax pattern cavities. This step demands exceptional precision and detail to ensure the perfect alignment and secure attachment of the wax patterns to the sprue.
3. Innovative Shell Building
Upon completion of the pattern assembly, the transformation advances to the innovative shell-building stage. In this intricate step, the pattern assembly is repeatedly immersed in a premium ceramic slurry. Gradual application of multiple refractory material layers occurs, with each layer fully drying before the next is applied, ensuring robustness. This meticulous process culminates in the formation of a durable ceramic shell that envelops the wax patterns, providing essential structure and protection for the subsequent casting phases.
4. Precise Dewaxing
After forming the ceramic shell, the pivotal dewaxing stage unfolds. Encased within its ceramic armor, the assembly is subjected to high temperatures in a specialized furnace. This process melts and drains the wax, granting the process its moniker: lost-wax casting. The result is a hollow ceramic mold, with cavities intricately mirroring the original wax patterns, primed to welcome the molten metal.
5. Strategic Burnout/Preheating
Post-dewaxing, the ceramic mold undergoes a strategic burnout phase, exposed to extreme temperatures. This crucial process ensures complete wax removal, fortifies the ceramic structure, and primes the mold for forthcoming metal pouring. Preheating the mold facilitates smooth metal flow, ensuring even cavity filling and minimizing defects. The mold is thus prepared in optimal condition to receive molten metal with precision and ease.
6. Crucial Pouring
Pouring is the linchpin of the investment casting process. Carefully selected molten metal, tailored to the specific metal grade requirements, is meticulously poured into the preheated ceramic mold. The metal swiftly fills every intricately shaped cavity, taking on the form and dimensions of the wax patterns. As the molten metal cools and solidifies, the desired metal component emerges. Ensuring precise control of the pouring process is imperative for the excellence and integrity of the final product.
7. Revealing Shell Removal
After the metal solidification, the ceramic shell that once shielded the casting is carefully removed to unveil the final metal component. Vibratory techniques are employed to break away the ceramic shell, revealing the intricately crafted metal casting within. This delicate step requires meticulous handling to preserve the integrity and finish of the metal part.
8. Precision Cut-off
Once the protective shell has been delicately removed, the individual metal castings are meticulously separated from the central sprue using specialized saws or cutting tools. This precise and careful separation ensures a clean and accurate cut, priming the metal component for subsequent processes with utmost readiness.
9. Finishing
In the grand finale of the investment casting process, we present the essential finishing operations to tailor the component to its exact specifications. This stage may involve a variety of sophisticated techniques depending on the component's application. For example, heat treatment might be employed to significantly boost the metal’s mechanical attributes, such as enhancing its strength and reinforcement of hardness. Additionally, CNC machining is available to achieve even more precise dimensions and tight tolerances. Furthermore, shot blasting can be used to cleanse the surface and deliver a refined, smooth finish, while polishing is employed to bestow a bright, captivating surface luster.
Investment casting stands as an extraordinary manufacturing process that artfully combines skill, precision, and cutting-edge techniques to create high-quality metal components. These components are crafted to meet the most rigorous standards, providing exceptional performance across a vast array of 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
|
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: Envelop your valuable cast steel parts with our premium rust preventives, meticulously sprayed or smeared to form an impenetrable anti-rust layer. This protective shield effectively wards off rust, ensuring your parts remain pristine during both transportation and storage.
2. Buffer Protection: To safeguard against transport-induced damage, we utilize protective buffer materials, including resilient foam boards and sponges, expertly wrapped around vulnerable parts, thereby preventing any collision damage.
3. Outer Packaging: Secure your small cast steel parts within robust wooden boxes, each meticulously filled with cushioning to eliminate any motion during transit. Larger parts benefit from the stability of customized metal or wooden frames, and for added assurance, we employ container transport when necessary, guaranteeing the utmost safety during transit.
Shipping
1. Logistics Selection: Leveraging our partnerships with renowned logistics enterprises, we tailor the transportation method—be it road, rail, sea, or air freight—to align perfectly with customer requirements and product characteristics, ensuring expedient and secure delivery.
2. Delivery Timeliness: For standard orders, dispatch occurs within [X] working days post-product completion and quality inspection. For urgent requirements, delivery timelines are flexible, allowing for negotiation and prioritization of production and dispatch processes.
3. Logistics Tracking: Experience peace of mind with our real-time tracking services. Monitor your shipment’s journey through our official website or our partners' logistics platform by using your order or tracking number, keeping you updated on its location and estimated arrival time every step of the way.
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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