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Investment Casting

A practical solution for complex steel components requiring reliable casting quality, precise dimensional control, and competitive production costs.
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Sodium Silicate Investment Casting
Process for Complex Steel Components

Sodium silicate investment casting is suitable for metal parts with complex shapes, high dimensional consistency, and requirements for casting blanks or supporting machining and delivery. Based on customer drawings, 3D models, or samples, Xingcheng Casting provides comprehensive services including tooling development, casting, heat treatment, machining, inspection, surface treatment, as well as packaging and delivery support.

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Sodium Silicate Investment Casting

Process Capabilities

Xingcheng Casting · Sodium Silicate Lost-Wax Casting Core Parameters

Core ProcessSodium Silicate Investment Casting (Lost-Wax Casting)
Material RangeCarbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Heat-resistant Steel, Corrosion-resistant Steel and High-chromium Cast Iron
Dimensional AccuracyCT7 – CT9
Surface RoughnessRa 6.4 – 12.5 μm
Single Part Weight0.5 – 80 kg
Maximum Part Size≤ 1,000 mm
Minimum Wall Thickness5 mm
Delivery ScopeTooling development, Casting, Heat Treatment, Machining, Surface Treatment

Manufacturing Process Flow

From drawing review to packaging and delivery — full process control

Drawing / Sample Review
01
Drawing / Sample Review
Process Design
02
Process Design
Tooling Development
03
Tooling Development
Wax Injection
04
Wax Injection
Wax Tree Welding
05
Wax Tree Welding
Shell Making
06
Shell Making
Dewaxing
07
Dewaxing
Shell Firing
08
Shell Firing
Pouring
09
Pouring
De-shelling
10
De-shelling
Shot Blasting
11
Shot Blasting
Grinding
12
Grinding
Heat Treatment
13
Heat Treatment
Machining
14
Machining
Inspection
15
Inspection
Packaging and Warehousing
16
Packaging and Warehousing

Typical Applications & Components

Covering construction & mining, heavy-duty trucks, oilfield drilling, railway, agriculture, and industrial valves

Construction and Mining
Equipment: Excavator, Loader, Grader, Dozer, Roadheader, Crane
System: Undercarriage, Bucket, Boom, Swing, Hydraulic Cylinder
Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer
Equipment: Heavy-Duty Truck, Tractor Truck, Trailer, Dump Truck
System: Axle, Suspension, Towing Hitch, Chassis & Frame, Dump Body, Hydraulic Hoist
Drilling
Sub-industry: Foundation Drilling, Oil & Gas Drilling

System: Rotary, Drilling Tool, Tubular Handling Tool
Railway and Rail Transit
Equipment: Freight Railcar, Locomotive, Metro Rail
System: Bogie, Brake, Coupling, Railway Track
Agriculture
Equipment: Tractor, Tillage, Seeder, Harvester
Industrial Valve
Valve Types: Ball Valve, Gate Valve, Globe Valve

Process Control & Quality Assurance

Key process controls with batch traceability throughout production

Mitigate Casting Defect Risks with Click2Cast Simulation

Virtually evaluate multiple casting process options before production.

✓ Process Optimization · Defect Prevention · Delivery Acceleration
Maintain Critical Dimensional Accuracy with Automated Process Control
Control critical dimensions through automated wax injection and shell-making processes.
✓ Dimensional Accuracy · Fit Consistency · Assembly Reliability
Ensure Consistent Alloy Quality with Melt Chemistry Simulation.

Simulate elemental segregation and thermal behavior during solidification.
✓ Material Conformity · Composition Consistency · Batch Stability
Achieve Required Mechanical Performance with Controlled Heat Treatment
Apply controlled normalizing, tempering, and quenching-and-tempering processes
✓ Microstructure Control · Hardness Conformity · Mechanical Property Consistency
Verify Product Quality with Integrated Testing
Leverage advanced inspection tools—including CMM, Spectrometer, UT, MPI, and Tensile/Impact Testers
✓ Standard Compliance · Multi-Method Inspection · Verified Deliverables
With Manufacturing Intelligence
Digitally track and link production batches and inspection results throughout the manufacturing process.
✓ Heat Traceability · Record Integrity · Quality Accountability

Customization & Inquiry Information

Three simple steps: what we customize → what you provide → what we deliver

01

Customization Scope

What we can customize for you

  • Material Requirements
  • Mechanical Property
  • Machining Requirement
  • Surface Treatment
  • Inspection Requirement
  • Packaging and Shipping
02

Information You Provide

What we need from you to get started

  • 2D drawings or 3D models
  • Quantity and Annual Demand
  • Target Delivery Schedule
03

Quality Documents We Serve

What we deliver with every order

  • Material Composition Record
  • Dimensional Report
  • Hardness and Mechanical Report
  • UT and MPI report
  • Batch traceability record

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Xingcheng is a trusted global partner for high-quality castings and precision-machined components across industries.

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Email info@xcsteelcasting.com Phone +86 15058818299
Address Chunhu Industrial Zone, Fenghua District,
Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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