

Industy |
Sub-industry |
Part name |
Material |
Process |
Features |
Technical advantages |
Industrial valve |
Industrial piping parts |
Butterfly valve |
Carbon steel WCB |
Coated sand casting/Lost wax casting |
Pipeline parts |
Multiple process layouts can take advantage of the advantages of two processes, with flexible production arrangements and high efficiency |
Industrial piping parts |
Control valve |
Carbon steel |
Lost wax casting |
Pipeline parts |
Lost wax casting process, using silica sol in the pre-process, good product surface quality, less mold cost, and small quatity production. |
Industrial piping parts |
Butterfly disc |
Stainless steel CF8 |
Coated sand casting |
Pipeline parts |
The coated sand casting uses independent sand preparation, with stable quality, good product surface finish and high production efficiency. |

Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd. stands as a premier industry and trade integration enterprise, specializing in the cutting-edge research, meticulous production, and dynamic global trade of precision casting parts. With an esteemed legacy built over three decades, the company leverages its state-of-the-art holding factory to maintain its prominent position within the industry. The expansive and modern production facility, sprawling over 47,000 square meters, boasts elite production workshops covering 10,000 square meters. This powerhouse of precision casting has an impressive annual production capacity of over 30,000 tons, delivering superior cast steel parts to more than 20 countries and regions across Europe, America, Asia, and beyond.
Our History:
1. Founding Period (1996-1998):
The story began in 1996 in Pingdu City, Qingdao, China, with the steadfast goal of providing exemplary precision casting solutions tailored for the agricultural machinery and automotive axle industries. During these formative years, the company honed its expertise in crafting small-scale precision castings using the time-honored silica gel precision casting technology, setting the foundation for future growth.
2. Technological Accumulation and Expansion (1998-2014):
In 1998, the company embraced a transformative era by adopting advanced investment casting and sand casting technologies, paving the way for the production of larger and more intricate precision castings. The milestone achievement of ISO9001 certification in 2006 marked a significant enhancement in ensuring unmatched quality and consistency. From 2009 to 2014, the company embarked on a substantial expansion, enriching its production facilities with cutting-edge production lines and innovative casting processes, thereby elevating its capacity to cater to diverse, multi-batch, and bespoke product manufacturing demands.
3. Brand Marketing (2016-2020):
In 2016, the company embarked on a visionary path to bolster brand prestige by actively participating in both national and global industry exhibitions, significantly amplifying brand visibility. The following year, it extended its reach into international markets, forging enduring partnerships with overseas clientele. By 2020, the company had achieved remarkable advancements with the development of new patented technologies, further refining product precision and elevating quality standards.
4. Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development (2018-2024):
2018 marked a pivotal year with the investment in a dedicated R&D center, dedicated to pioneering new materials and advanced processes. In 2019, the company revolutionized the industry with the creation of an eco-friendly precision casting process, dramatically curtailing pollution emissions and enhancing the quality of both surface and internal casting defects. The year 2020 was crowned with the recognition of the company as a national high-tech enterprise, a testament to its unparalleled achievements in technological innovation.
5. Intelligent Manufacturing and Future Vision:
Amid the challenges of the global pandemic in 2019, the company swiftly recalibrated its strategy, reinforcing its online marketing and service prowess to sustain robust business growth. By 2021, the company pioneered an intelligent manufacturing initiative, seamlessly integrating automation and information technology, propelling production efficiency and management capabilities to new heights.
6. Looking Ahead:
Starise Metal remains unwavering in its commitment to an innovation-driven development ethos, relentlessly pursuing a dominant position within the global precision casting industry.
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Investment casting is an exquisite and highly advanced manufacturing process, celebrated for its remarkable capability to craft high-precision metal components. Esteemed across aerospace, automotive, medical, and diverse industries, this process ensures unmatched accuracy and superior quality. Explore the detailed, refined steps involved in investment casting, and discover how these extraordinary components come to life with precision and artistry.
1. Wax Pattern Creation
The investment casting process begins with the meticulous artistry of wax pattern creation. Expert artisans infuse their skills as they inject premium wax into intricately engineered aluminum molds. These molds are masterfully designed to mirror the exact shape and dimensions of the final product with astonishing accuracy. The resulting wax model serves as the essential blueprint and cornerstone for the entire casting process, with its quality and precision directly influencing the final outcome of the metal masterpiece.
2. Assembly
During the assembly phase, each meticulously crafted wax pattern is expertly affixed to a central wax sprue, forming an intricate pattern assembly or wax tree. This central sprue is vital, acting as the critical conduit through which the molten metal will flow, filling the intricately detailed cavities of the wax patterns. Meticulous attention to detail is paramount to ensure precise alignment and secure attachment, laying the foundation for a flawless casting process.
3. Shell Building
With the pattern assembly complete, the transformative and intricate shell-building stage begins. This delicate process involves repeatedly immersing the pattern assembly in high-quality ceramic slurry, layer by layer. Each layer must fully dry before the next is applied, culminating in a robust, durable ceramic shell that envelops the delicate wax patterns, providing essential structure and protection for the subsequent steps. This painstaking stage sets the stage for precision casting.
4. Dewaxing
After forming the ceramic shell, the pivotal dewaxing step is initiated. The entire assembly, now encased in the ceramic shell, is subjected to high temperatures in a specialized furnace. This heat causes the wax to melt and drain away, earning the investment casting process its other name, 'lost-wax casting.' The result is a hollow ceramic mold with precise cavities that replicate the original wax patterns, meticulously prepared to receive the molten metal.
5. Burnout/Preheating
Following dewaxing, the ceramic mold undergoes a critical burnout stage, exposed to extremely high temperatures. This process ensures complete removal of any residual wax, hardens the ceramic structure, and optimally prepares the mold for metal pouring. Preheating is crucial, facilitating smooth molten metal flow and even cavity filling, minimizing defect risks. Upon completion, the mold is perfectly primed to receive the molten metal with impeccable precision.
6. Pouring
The pouring stage is the centerpiece of the investment casting process. Molten metal, expertly selected to meet precise component specifications, is carefully poured into the preheated ceramic mold. The metal flows swiftly into the finely shaped cavities, filling every intricate detail of the mold. As it cools and solidifies, it embodies the exact shape and dimensions of the original wax patterns, bringing the envisioned metal component to exquisite life. Precision control is paramount to ensure the final product's quality and integrity.
7. Shell Removal
Upon solidification of the metal, the protective ceramic shell is meticulously removed to reveal the intricately crafted metal component. Vibratory techniques are often employed to delicately break away the ceramic, unveiling the masterpiece hidden within. This step demands careful handling to avoid damage to the delicate metal creation, ensuring it emerges in pristine condition.
8. Cut-off
Upon the removal of the shell, the intricate metal castings are meticulously detached from the central sprue using specialized saws or cutting tools. This precise separation is executed with the utmost care to guarantee a refined and precise cut, ensuring that each metal component is impeccably prepared for subsequent processing stages.
9. Finishing
The concluding stage of the investment casting process is the performance of essential finishing operations tailored to the unique specifications of each component. Depending on their intended use, a variety of advanced finishing techniques may be applied. For example, heat treatment might be required to significantly boost the mechanical properties of the metal, such as its strength and hardness. To achieve exact dimensions and tolerances, CNC machining is employed. Additionally, shot blasting is a common method used to cleanse the surface and yield a refined, smooth finish, while polishing is employed to attain the desired brilliant and captivating surface appeal.
Investment casting represents an extraordinary manufacturing process, skillfully blending precision and sophisticated techniques to create superior metal components that satisfy the most stringent standards across diverse industries.
Material |
Carbon Steel |
Ductile Iron |
Alloy Steel |
Stainless Steel |
Manganese Steel |
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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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 |
Note |
Apart from the above materials, we can cast based on customers' specifications |

Shipping
- Logistics Selection: At Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd., we pride ourselves with robust logistical partnerships, partnering with some of the most renowned logistics companies in the industry. We tailor our transportation solutions to match the unique needs of our customers and the specific characteristics of our Manganese and Silicon Infused Pipes and Valves. Whether it's road transport, railway freight, sea shipment, or air cargo, we ensure that your goods are delivered swiftly and securely, ensuring peace of mind and convenience.
- Delivery Timeliness: We understand that our customers value efficiency. For standard orders, expect prompt dispatch within 30 working days post-production and quality inspection. For those with more pressing timelines, we offer flexible arrangements, prioritizing your urgent orders to meet even the tightest schedules. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we strive to meet your needs with unparalleled responsiveness.
- Logistics Tracking: Enjoy the advantage of our state-of-the-art real-time tracking services. Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd. enables you to monitor your shipment's progress effortlessly. Simply use your order or logistics tracking number on our official website or through our trusted logistics partners. With our system, you'll always be informed of your shipment's current location and anticipated delivery time, ensuring transparency and confidence during the entire shipping process.
Packaging
- Rust Prevention Treatment: We employ superior rust prevention techniques on the surface of our cast steel components. Our high-grade anti-rust sprays or coatings form a robust protective barrier, ensuring that your products remain pristine and pristine throughout transportation and storage, safeguarding them against rust and corrosion.
- Buffer Protection: To shield components susceptible to impact, we employ advanced cushioning materials such as foam boards and sponges, expertly wrapping each piece to mitigate any risk of damage during transit. Our commitment is to deliver your products in the same top-notch condition as when they left our facility.
- Outer Packaging: Small yet mighty, our cast steel parts are secured in durable wooden boxes, carefully cushioned with stuffing to prevent any movement during transit. For larger components, we employ custom-engineered metal or wooden frames and, if needed, utilize container transport. This meticulous attention to outer packaging ensures that every piece arrives securely and undisturbed, no matter the size.

1. Q: What is stainless steel casting?
A: Stainless steel casting is the common forming process of stainless steel parts by pouring liquid stainless steel into mould, thus to achieve the shape of a product.
2. Q: Which casting method is used To produce stainless steel castings?
A: Normally, investment casting, or lost wax casting, is the correct casting method to produce stainless steel castings, which can creat accurate dimensions, smooth surface finish, and net shape.
3. Q: What are the common grades of stainless steel casting?
A: Common cast stainless steel grades are: 304, 316, 304L, 316L, 17-4 ph, 410, 416, 2205, 2207, etc.
4. Q: What are the advantages of stainless steel casting?
A: Stainless steel casting allows for producing stainless steel components with complex shapes, less or no machining, no quantity limitations, and so no.
5. Q: What type of tooling is required for stainless steel casting?
A: A split aluminum tool or mold is used to create a wax pattern, which is then coated with layers of stucco and ceramic material. Before pouring the alloy, wax will be first melted away, which is where the term "lost wax casting" originated. In other processes (forging, stamping, die casting), tooling is quite much more expensive.
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