Steel Water Glass Investment Casting

Professional Steel Water Glass Investment Casting Supplier

Taiyuan Simis Investment Casting Co., Ltd was established in 2014. After 15 years of development, it has developed from a single precision casting factory to a comprehensive mechanical product supplier that can provide precision casting, sand casting, die casting and precision machining parts.

Elevator Wire Rope Socket
We use water glass investment casting technology to cast and assemble elevator wire rope sockets. The surface can be galvanized or powder coating as customer requirements.
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Shift Fork Steel Casting
For shift fork, we have 1 Carbon steel precision found product line, 2 numerical control machining product lines, 3 shift fork machining product lines now.
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Construction Steel Casting
In the construction field, we can cast some connectors, fixtures, and bases according to the customer's design.
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Steel Casting for Truck
We use water glass investment casting technology to improve the surface quality of castings and reduce the cost of casting.
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Why Choose Us

Professional Team
Our company employs three professor-level engineers, five senior engineers, twelve junior engineers, twenty inspectors, and approximately 350 workers.

Production Capacity
We operate one precision casting factory, one sand casting factory, one die casting factory, and two machining factories, covering an area of 8,000 square meters. Our annual output is about 500 tons of silicon glue investment castings and 2,000 tons of water glass investment castings.

Global Market
We understand the design and quality requirements of foreign customers for mechanical products. About 85% of our products are exported to North America, Europe and around the world.

Our Technical Certification
After the unremitting efforts of our all employees, our company has passed ISO, TS16949, TUV and other quality certifications.

Types of Steel Water Glass Investment Casting

Elevator Wire Rope Socket

Elevator Wire Rope Socket is a device used to fix the end of the wire rope to the traction wheel, counterweight or other key components of the elevator to prevent the wire rope from slipping or breaking during operation.

Shift Fork Steel Casting

The shift fork steel casting is a key component used in vehicle transmissions. Its main function is to achieve the combination or separation of gears in different gears by turning the synchronizer ring, thereby changing the transmission ratio and achieving the purpose of shifting.

Construction Steel Casting

Construction steel castings refer to components of specific shapes and sizes that are formed by pouring molten steel into a pre-designed mold using a casting process and then cooling and solidifying.

Steel Casting for Truck

Steel castings for trucks refer to truck parts made of steel through a casting process. They are widely used in key parts such as frames, suspension systems, braking systems, steering components, etc.

Parameters

Applicable Material	Cast steel, cast iron, stainless steel, nodular cast iron, high chromium iron, high manganese steel,alloy steel ,Non-ferrous steel alloy,Heat-resistant steel
Material Standard	GB, ASTM, AISI, DIN, BS, JIS, NF, EN, AS, ARR
Weight	0.02kg-50kg
Tolerance	CT 5~7
Surface Roughness	Ra 6.3
Annual Output	1200T
Drawings software	Pro/E, Auto CAD, Solidwork, CAXA UG, CAD/CAM/CAE.
Machining	Turning, milling, drilling, grinding, threading, NC, etc.
Finishing	Sandblasting, polishing, plating, acid treatment, anodizing, painting, etc.

Benefits of Steel Water Glass Investment Casting

Intricate Designs

This method excels in producing intricate and detailed designs with precision, ensuring complex components are accurately cast.

High Dimensional Accuracy

Steel water glass investment casting offers tight tolerances, minimizing the need for extensive post-casting machining.

Cost Efficiency

Despite initial tooling costs, the reduced post-casting processing and higher precision often lead to long-term cost savings.

Surface Finish

The process results in smooth and refined surfaces, reducing the need for additional finishing steps and enhancing the final product’s aesthetics.

Consistency

Steel water glass investment casting ensures consistent and repeatable outcomes, crucial for maintaining product quality and specifications.

Durability

Parts made using steel water glass investment casting are strong and durable, with high mechanical properties, which makes them suitable for use in demanding applications.

Applications of Steel Water Glass Investment Casting

Aerospace

Steel water glass investment casting is used to produce highly intricate and complex aerospace components that require high accuracy and consistency.

Automotive

Steel water glass investment casting is used to produce parts for engines, transmissions, and other critical components in automobiles.

Medical

Steel water glass investment casting can produce medical devices and implantable components, such as surgical instruments or prosthetics.

Oil and Gas

Steel water glass investment casting can produce parts used in oil drilling, refining, and petrochemical applications.

Military and Defense

Steel water glass investment casting is used to create parts for military vehicles, aircraft, and weapons systems.

Mold Manufacturing

Steel water glass investment casting is also widely used in the production of precision molds, especially when complex geometries and high precision are needed.

Steel Water Glass Investment Casting Process

Wax Injection: Melted wax is injected into molds to create wax patterns of the desired castings. Wax molds, typically made of aluminum, account for shrinkage in both the wax and metal used.

Wax Assembly: After the wax patterns cool and stabilize in size and shape, they are mounted onto a sprue or tree made of wax.

Shell Making: The wax sprue is invested in ceramics to create molds for pouring the metal.

Dewaxing: Once the ceramic shells are dry, they are fired to eliminate any residual wax and cure the ceramic shell, making them ready for casting.

Pouring: The processed shells are preheated in an oven before casting. Once at the appropriate temperature and with the molten metal prepared and qualified, the shells are removed from the oven, and the metal is poured into them.

Finishing: The finished casting is obtained by hammering, media blasting, vibrating, waterjet cutting, chemical dissolution (sometimes with liquid nitrogen), or grinding.

Silica Sol investment Casting vs Sand Casting vs Steel Water Glass Investment Casting

The following table could be a reference to tell their difference:

Casting Process	Unit weight	Size limitation	Complexity	Wall thickness
Sand casting	5 – 3000kg	0.1 – 3 meter	Not complex	>5mm
Water glass investment casting	0.1 – 100kg	0.01 – 0.5meter	Complex	>3mm
Silica sol investment casting	0.1 – 100kg	0.01 – 0.5 meter	complex	>1mm

Our Testing Methods

Radiographic Testing (RT)

Uses X-rays or gamma rays to detect internal defects like porosity, inclusions, and cracks.

Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

Uses high-frequency sound waves to detect internal flaws and measure wall thickness.

Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT)

Detects surface and near-surface defects in ferromagnetic materials.

Dye Penetrant Testing (DPT)

Detects surface-breaking defects by applying a liquid penetrant and then a developer to draw out the penetrant from defects.

Eddy Current Testing (ECT)

Detects surface and near-surface defects using electromagnetic induction.

Order Process

Send Inquiry
You can send us an inquiry via email at market@investment-casting.biz, detailing the material specifications and technical quality requirements you require. Our sales representative will contact you within 24 hours.

Get Quotation
Our professional technicians will make a detailed quotation based on the information you provide.

Drawing
Send us your drawings and we will model according to the drawings. If you don't have drawings, we also provide you with a design team.

Mold or Sample
Based on the design and price agreement, we can start making mold or samples.

Mass Production
After the mold is made, the sample is confirmed, and the payment information is received, we will place a mass production order, and after the order is completed, it can be shipped as required.

Packaging and Delivery

Package	Normally we pack investment castings with ploy bags, then put them into carton box and standard wooden cases.We can also provide custom package service according to customers’ requirements.
Delivery Time	Sample delivery time is generally 25 days after the completion of the mold, mass production is not necessarily based on the quantity requirements, generally 30-40 days.
Payment Policy	Generally, 30% deposit T/T before production ,70% balance before shipment. T/T, Trade Assurance, Paypal, Western Union, Credit Card, L/C etc.
Shipping	Sea, Air, Express

FAQ

Q: How to ensure quality?

A: We have a professional quality inspection department, before production, the raw materials through quality testing, in production, each stage of production tracking and quality control, before delivery, according to customer requirements for 100% testing of products.

Q: Do you provide OEM and ODM services?

A: We provide OEM & ODM services, exporting globally and ensuring tailored solutions to meet specific needs.

Q: Can logos or custom codes be added to steel water glass investment casting?

A: Absolutely; during the mold and wax creation phase, it is possible to include logos, codes, or other elements to customize the component.

Q: What is the standard tolerance for steel water glass investment casting?

A: A factor of two times must be applied to the tolerance on all dimensions controlling a feature. Since such holes cannot be sized, a diameter tolerance of +/- 0.005” per inch also applies.

Q: How long does the steel water glass investment casting process take?

A: 4 – 8 weeks would be typical. Permanent mold dies are usually very complex with multiple pieces and are machined from high hardness steels. This extends the initial time to produce samples this way. There may also be more machining needed.

Q: What is the porosity of steel water glass investment casting?

A: The primary way to address porosity in investment castings is by changing gating design. Within gating modifications, one can alter the shape, size, and number of gates, as well as the gate location and part orientation. There are also the options of adding new features such as preformed holes or blind risers.

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