| 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 excellence in the realm of precision casting. As a seamlessly integrated industry and trade enterprise, it specializes in the innovative research, meticulous production, and expansive global distribution of superior precision casting parts. With the backing of its own state-of-the-art production facility, this dynamic company has been a stalwart in the industry for more than 30 years. Its modern production base sprawls across 47,000 square meters, featuring 10,000 square meters of cutting-edge production workshops, and boasts an impressive annual output capacity exceeding 30,000 tons of high-grade precision cast steel components. The company's premium products are sought after in more than 20 countries across Europe, America, Asia, and beyond, showcasing its significant international presence.
Our Historical Journey:
1. Inception Phase (1995-1998):
Founded in 1996 in the thriving locale of Pingdu City, Qingdao, China, the company initially carved its niche by providing top-tier precision casting solutions specifically tailored for the agricultural machinery and automotive axle sectors. This era saw the production of small-scale precision castings using the traditional yet reliable silica gel precision casting technique.
2. Technological Growth and Broadening Horizons (1998-2014):
The year 1998 marked a transformative milestone as the company integrated advanced investment casting and sand casting technologies, paving the way for the manufacture of medium to large-scale precision castings. A pivotal achievement came in 2006 with the acquisition of ISO9001 certification, a testament to the company's unwavering commitment to quality. Between 2009 and 2014, the company undertook significant expansion of its production facilities, adding new production lines and embracing efficient casting processes, thus significantly boosting its production capabilities to cater to the intricate needs of multi-batch, customized manufacturing.
3. Brand Evolution and Market Outreach (2016-2020):
By 2016, the company embarked on an ambitious journey to elevate its brand status, engaging actively in both domestic and international exhibitions to bolster brand awareness. The year 2017 marked its strategic expansion into global markets, establishing enduring partnerships with international clientele. By 2020, the company had pioneered several patented technologies, elevating the precision and quality of its products to new heights.
4. Innovation and Eco-Conscious Growth (2018-2024):
In 2018, with a vision for the future, the company launched a dedicated research and development center to pioneer new materials and processes. The following year, it developed an environmentally sustainable precision casting process, one that notably reduced pollution emissions and enhanced the surface and internal quality of its castings. The year 2020 saw the company achieve the prestigious recognition as a national high-tech enterprise, a reflection of its significant strides in technological innovation.
5. Embracing Intelligent Manufacturing and Future Prospects:
Amidst the global pandemic's challenges in 2019, the company adeptly realigned its market strategy, amplifying online marketing and service capabilities to ensure continued business growth. In 2021, it launched an intelligent manufacturing initiative, seamlessly integrating automation and information technology to elevate production efficiency and management prowess.
6. Future Aspirations:
Steadfast in its commitment to innovation-driven development, the company continues to aspire towards securing a preeminent position within the global precision casting industry.
Investment casting is a masterpiece of modern manufacturing, revered for its sophistication and precision in crafting high-quality metal components. This artisan process holds the key to creating components for industries as diverse as aerospace, automotive, and medical, standing as a testament to unparalleled accuracy and quality. Delve into the refined steps of this remarkable process, and gain an insightful understanding of how these exquisite components are meticulously brought to fruition.
1. Wax Pattern Creation
The investment casting odyssey begins with the exacting creation of wax patterns. Master artisans deftly inject superior wax into meticulously engineered aluminum molds. These molds are crafted to replicate the precise shape and dimensions of the final component with astounding accuracy. The resulting wax model becomes the bedrock blueprint, underpinning the entire casting journey. Remember, the quality and precision of this wax pattern are paramount, as they directly influence the final metal component's excellence.
2. Assembly
In the meticulous assembly stage, each distinctively crafted wax pattern is methodically attached to a central wax sprue, forming what is known as a pattern assembly or wax tree. This central sprue is vital, acting as the crucial conduit for the molten metal, filling the wax pattern's intricate cavities. This step demands meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the precise alignment and secure attachment of each wax pattern to the sprue, setting the stage for flawless casting.
3. Shell Building
With the pattern assembly complete, the transformative shell-building phase begins. This intricate and delicate stage involves the repeated immersion of the pattern assembly into a premium ceramic slurry. Multiple layers of refractory materials are methodically applied, with each layer requiring complete dryness before the next is added. The result is a robust, resilient ceramic shell that envelops the fragile wax patterns, providing essential structure and protection for the casting's forthcoming stages.
4. Dewaxing
Once the ceramic shell is fully formed, the pivotal dewaxing step unfolds. The entire assembly, now encased in the ceramic shell, is placed in a specialized furnace at high temperatures. This heating causes the wax within to melt and flow out, giving rise to the moniker 'lost-wax casting.' The end result is an intricately crafted hollow ceramic mold with precisely defined cavities, an exact replica of the original wax patterns, eagerly awaiting the molten metal.
5. Burnout/Preheating
Following dewaxing, the ceramic mold undergoes a crucial burnout phase, exposed to extremely high temperatures. This serves multiple purposes: it ensures the complete removal of residual wax, hardens the ceramic structure, and primes the mold for the pouring process. Preheating is essential, facilitating smoother molten metal flow and even cavity fill, all while minimizing defect risks. With preheating complete, the mold stands ready to embrace the molten metal perfectly.
6. Pouring
The pouring phase is the very heart of the investment casting process. Here, molten metal, chosen with precision to adhere to specific metal grade standards, is meticulously poured into the preheated ceramic mold. The metal swiftly navigates the intricately shaped cavities, filling each corner with precision. As it cools and solidifies, it mirrors the exact dimensions of the original wax patterns, breathing life into the final metal creation. Precise control during pouring is crucial to maintaining the final product's quality and integrity.
7. Shell Removal
Once the metal has fully solidified, the protective ceramic shell must be carefully removed, revealing the final metal component in all its intricacy. Vibratory methods are typically employed to gently break away the ceramic shell, exposing the finely crafted metal casting. This step demands delicate handling to ensure the precious metal component remains unscathed and pristine.
8. Cut-off
After the removal of the shell, the individual metal castings are expertly separated from the central sprue using specialized saws or precision cutting tools. This meticulous separation process is executed with the utmost precision, ensuring a clean and accurate cut that perfectly prepares the metal component for subsequent processing. The result is a flawless foundation, ready to undergo the next stages of refinement and enhancement.
9. Finishing
The concluding step in the investment casting process is dedicated to performing any necessary finishing operations, tailored to meet the specific and unique requirements of each component. Depending on the application and desired properties, an array of finishing techniques may be employed to achieve perfection. For example, heat treatment may be applied to significantly enhance the mechanical properties of the metal, including its strength and hardness, elevating its performance standards. CNC machining offers the capability to achieve highly precise dimensions and exacting tolerances, ensuring the component's functionality and fit. Shot blasting is commonly used to meticulously clean the surface, resulting in a fine, smooth finish, while polishing is performed to create a brilliant, attractive surface appearance that captivates and impresses.
Investment casting stands as a truly extraordinary manufacturing process, harmoniously blending skill, precision, and cutting-edge techniques to produce exquisite, high-quality metal components. These components are crafted to meet and exceed the most rigorous and demanding standards across a vast array of industries, showcasing the pinnacle of engineering excellence and innovation.
| 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 precision-engineered components are treated with superior rust preventives, applying a protective coating that forms a robust anti-rust barrier. This meticulous process ensures that our cast steel parts remain pristine during both transit and storage.
2. Buffer Protection: To safeguard against potential transport-induced damages, critical areas of our parts are enveloped with premium buffer materials like foam boards and sponges, offering exceptional protection against impacts.
3. Outer Packaging: Small cast steel parts are securely nestled within durable wooden boxes, meticulously packed to eliminate movement. Larger components are stabilized using custom metal or wooden frames, with container transport options available for added security, ensuring unparalleled safety during transit.
Shipping
1. Logistics Selection: We partner with top-tier logistics enterprises to deliver a seamless shipping experience. Tailoring transport solutions to customer specifications and product needs, we offer diverse methods including road, rail, sea, and air freight, all geared towards guaranteeing timely and secure delivery.
2. Delivery Timeliness: Standard orders are dispatched promptly within [X] business days post-inspection. For expedited needs, we offer flexible timelines by streamlining production and delivery, ensuring your urgent orders are prioritized and accelerated efficiently.
3. Logistics Tracking: Stay informed with our state-of-the-art real-time tracking services. Access the latest updates on your shipment's location and expected arrival through our official website or partnered logistics platforms by simply entering your order or tracking number.
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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