Silica Sol Casting Performance Exhaust Manifold Collector and Merge Spike Stainless Steel 304 Car Tuning Parts

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Specification

Attribute Our Capability and Metric
Casting Process Silica Sol Investment Casting, Lost Wax Process (Medium-Temp Wax).
Pattern Material Medium-Temperature Wax (Higher precision than low temperature wax).
Precision Grade Surface Finish: Ra 1.6- Ra 3.2 μm (AS Cast), CT Grade: CT5 - CT12.
Linear Tolerance: ±0.10mm per 25mm, tighter on request.
Size Tolerance Linear Tolerance: +0.10mm per 25mm, (Increase in proportion to size) tighter on request (e.g., ±0.05mm on critical dims).
Typical Wall Thickness Minimum 3mm, Larger than 4 mm is recommended for better filling and integrity.
Materials Stainless Steel (304, 316, 17-4PH), Carbon Steel (ZG45), Alloy Steel (40Cr, 42CrMo), Brass/Bronze (CuZn, AB2).
Heat Treatment Type Quenching & tempering, normalizing, annealing, tempering, solution treatment.
Core Making Process Ceramic Core / Sol-Gel Process (For Complex Internal Channels)
Gating System Control Optimized for Directional Solidification / Minimum Hot Tearing.
Microstructure Check Metallography Analysis / Grain Size Control (For Critical Parts).
Max Size / Weight Range Max Dimension: < 300mm x 300mm x 300mm (Typical).
Weight Range: 0.05Kg-25Kg
Surface Treatment Electro-polishing, Passivation, Shot Blasting, Anodizing, Heat Treatment
Processing Ability Precision CNC Machining to 0.05mm, Functional Assembly, 72h DFM Review.
Secondary Operation: Tapping, Drilling, Grinding.
Application Pump/Valve Components, Impellers, Marine Hardware, Food/Medical Machinery Parts, Micro Components.
Inspection CMM Inspection, Spectrometry Analysis (COC), Dynamic Balance (≤G6.3), Magnetic Powder (MT). NDT: X-Ray (RT) or Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
Inspection Level AQL or 100% Inspection on Critical Dimensions.
Batch Repeatability High Consistency (Cpk/Ppk data on request).
Custom Packaging Anti-rust Oil Coating, Neutral Labeling, Cleanroom Packaging (for medical/food).
Packaging Standard ISPM15 Certified Wooden Crates, Neutral Labeling, Anti-Corrosion.
Standard / Certification ISO9001, PPAP/COC Supported, ASTM, DIN, JIS Standards. SOP on Request.
Lead Time & Service Sample 5-10 Days, Mass Production 25-30 Days. Tooling/Pattern Cost is deductible from bulk order.

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Heat Treatment Process

Process Type Process Description Our Capability & Experience Typical Materials
Quenching & Tempering Quench then temper to balance strength and toughness. Strict temperature & time control; stable hardness 220–300 HB. 40Cr, 42CrMo, ZG45
Normalizing Heat and air-cool to refine structure and remove stress. Used before machining to ensure dimension stability. Carbon steel
Annealing Heat slowly and cool gradually to reduce hardness. Applied before machining or reshaping. ZG35, 304, 316
Solution Treatment Heat and quick cool to improve corrosion resistance. Control ±5 °C uniformity; brightness maintained. 304, 316, 17-4PH
Aging Treatment Medium-temp heating to enhance strength and stability. 17-4PH parts reach HRC 36–42 after aging. 17-4PH, Cu-Alloy

Material Suitability Chart

Material Type Typical Grade Our Capability Typical Application
Carbon Steel ZG45, Q235, ZG35 For structural and load-bearing parts; size control within ±0.10mm; cost-effective solution. Machinery frames, bases, housings
Alloy Steel 40Cr, 42CrMo, ZG40Cr Wear-resistant and fatigue-resistant; quenching & tempering available; stable dimension control. Pump valve bodies, pressure housings, drilling tools
Stainless Steel 304, 316, 17-4PH Corrosion-resistant; mirror polish up to Ra1.6; heat treatment supported. Food equipment, chemical valves, precision hardware
Copper Alloy CuZn, AB2, Tin Bronze Wear-resistant and conductive; fine casting surface; plating available. Hydraulic parts, decorative components, valve seats

Casting Process

Item Medium-Temp Lost Wax Conventional Lost Wax Sand Casting
CT Grade CT5 – CT8 CT7 – CT9 CT9 – CT12
Linear Tolerance (per 25mm) ±0.10 mm ±0.20 mm ±0.50 mm
Surface Roughness (Ra μm) Ra 1.6–3.2 Ra 3.2–6.3 Ra 12.5–25
Recommended Wall Thickness ≥3.0 mm ≥4.0 mm ≥6.0 mm
Repeatability Excellent — Constant temp & humidity environment ensures dimensional consistency. Moderate — Precision subject to environmental variations. Prone to deformation — Significant dimensional instability.
Application Focus Precision components, complex geometries, and surface-finish demanding parts. General machinery parts Large, low-cost structural parts
Overall Recommendation Best balance of precision & cost For general batches For large rough parts only
Different Process, Different Results — Choose Precision That Fits.

FAQ

1. What is your core casting expertise?
We specialize in Investment Casting (Lost Wax) and MIM. Highlight: We offer a Four-Process Solution (including Shell Mold/Sand Cast) based on part requirement.
2. What precision/tolerance can you guarantee?
We guarantee CT5–CT8 tolerance grades. Better technology can be selected according to the material and application field to obtain higher precision. Highlight: Critical dimensions can meet ±0.5mm with our In-House CNC Machining.
3. What are the sample and lead times?
DFM Review in 72 hours; Samples in 5-10 days. Highlight: Sample tooling costs are deductible from the mass production order.
4. Do you provide material and QC verification?
Yes. We provide Spectrometry Analysis and support COC Traceability. Highlight: We use CMM Inspection for dimensional verification and can perform NDT (RT/UT).
5. Can you handle post-casting CNC machining?
Yes, we offer "Casting + Machining" integrated service. Highlight: Our in-house CNC Center ensures final component precision for assembly.
6. How do you ensure surface quality (Ra)?
Silica Sol achieves Ra 1.6 μm as-cast. Highlight: We offer post-casting Electro-polishing and Passivation for food/medical parts.

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