
The application of precision casting in the field of hardware tools
Due to the high production accuracy, complex shapes, and mechanical performance requirements in the field of hardware tools. Suitable for precision casting processes. Reduce subsequent processing volume, improve production efficiency and part accuracy.
Our achievements in the field of hardware tools
We supply finished or cast blanks such as wrenches, hinges, lifting tools, handrails, etc. to numerous international traders.
Our capabilities in the field of hardware tools
It can manufacture parts with complex shapes, high precision (tolerance levels up to CT4-CT8), and smooth surfaces (Ra1.6-12.5 μ m), without the need for subsequent processing or with only a small amount of processing.
Parameter
Category |
Parameters |
Casting Materials |
Common materials: Carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy |
Material weight range: 0.003 kg - 110 kg |
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Casting Dimensions |
Maximum casting size: Ø600mmX800mm |
Minimum casting size: 5 mm x 5 mm x 5 mm |
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Casting wall thickness: 1 mm - 20 mm |
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Casting Precision |
Dimensional tolerance: ±0.05 mm - ±0.2 mm (depending on casting size) |
Surface roughness: Ra 3.2 µm -6.3 µm |
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Production Capacity |
Annual output: 600 tons |
Maximum single piece weight: 110 kg |
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Minimum single piece weight: 3 grams |
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Mold materials: Wax molds, ceramic molds |
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Casting Process |
Mold types: Precision wax mold casting |
Pouring methods: Gravity casting, vacuum casting |
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Heat Treatment Capability |
Heat treatment processes: Normalizing, annealing, quenching, tempering |
Treatment furnace temperature range: 600℃ - 1100℃ |
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Post-Processing |
Surface treatment: Polishing, sandblasting, machining, painting, hot-dip galvanizing, powder coating |
Instant inquiry
Products in the pump and valve field are mostly shaped parts, and have high sealing and pressure resistance requirements, so they are more suitable for stainless steel precision casting technology.
Technological Process
Investment casting is a manufacturing process in which a liquid material is poured into a ceramic mold, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowed to solidify. The solidified part is the casting, which is broken away from the ceramic mold to complete the process. The steps within the investment casting process are as follows:

01
Wax Injection
Injection of medium-temperature wax (60-65°C) into metal molds under 0.5-0.7 MPa pressure, with a dwell time of 20-30 seconds.

02
Wax Pattern Trimming
Removal of flash from wax pattern parting lines with precision ±0.1 mm, using hot knives (70-90°C)

03
Cluster Assembly
Welding wax patterns to a central sprue, with cluster weight ≤15 kg, pattern spacing ≥8 mm, and pouring angle of 25-30°.

04
Primary Coating
Silica sol (SiO₂ 20%) + zircon flour (ZrO₂ 80%), 320-mesh,viscosity 42-45 seconds (#4 Zahn cup), coating thickness 0.3-0.5 mm.

05
Backup
Quartz sand, 80~120-mesh 、30~60-mesh 、16~30-mesh chamotte sand stuccoing, total shell thickness 6-8 mm, green strength ≥4 MPa.

06
Dewaxing
High-pressure steam dewaxing (0.6-0.8 MPa, 150-170°C), residual wax ≤0.3%, shell breakage rate <0.5%.

07
Pouring
Gravity casting with preheated molds (1000-1200°C), pouring rate 0.8-1.2 kg/s, solidification cooling rate 50-100°C/min.

08
Shot Blasting & Clear
Shell removal using Φ0.5 mm cast steel shot at 0.4-0.6 MPa,It only takes 20 minutes to remove the casting shell

09
Cutting
Grinding wheel gate removal with ≤1.5 mm allowance, cutting temperature <200°C (to prevent microstructural degradation).

10
Gate Grinding
Resin-bonded grinding wheel (120 grit) for gate finishing, residual gate height ≤0.3 mm, transition radius R≥0.5 mm.

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TIG Welding & Finishing
Argon shielding (purity ≥99.999%), ER316L filler wire, post-weld grinding to Ra ≤6.3 μm.

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Final Inspection
PT (penetrant testing), RT (X-ray), full dimensional inspection (CT6-CT8 per ISO 8062), compliant with AMS 2175/ISO 4990.
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Investment casting is a manufacturing process in which a liquid material is poured into a ceramic mold, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowed to solidify. The solidified part is the casting, which is broken away from the ceramic mold to complete the process. The steps within the investment casting process are as follows:
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Precision casting of hardware accessories

Precision casting of hardware accessories

Precision casting of hardware accessories

Precision casting of hardware accessories

Precision casting of hardware accessories

Precision casting of hardware accessories

Precision casting of hardware accessories

Precision casting of hardware accessories