Investment Casting Quality Control and Testing
Wudi County Shun Ye Stainless Steel Products Co., Ltd. (Shunye Casting) maintains quality control throughout the investment casting process, from incoming material inspection to final dimensional verification. The company is IATF 16949 certified and uses a range of testing equipment to ensure casting quality.
Quality at a Glance
Certification: IATF 16949
Material Testing: Spectrometer
Dimensional Testing: CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
Other Tests: Hardness testing, pressure testing
Traceability: Full material traceability
Quality Control Stages
1. Incoming Material Inspection
Raw material (stainless steel bars/ingots) is verified by spectrometer to confirm material composition before casting.
2. Process Control
Parameters such as shell quality, pouring temperature, and cooling rate are monitored throughout production.
3. Dimensional Inspection
Critical dimensions are verified using calipers, micrometers, and CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) for precision parts.
4. Mechanical Testing
Hardness testing is performed to verify material hardness meets specifications.
5. Pressure Testing
Pump and valve castings that require pressure tightness undergo pressure testing.
6. Final Inspection
Final visual and dimensional inspection before packaging and shipment.
Testing Equipment
- Spectrometer: Material composition analysis
- CMM: Precision dimensional measurement
- Hardness Tester: Material hardness verification
- Pressure Tester: Pressure testing for pump/valve castings
Frequently Asked Questions
What quality certifications does Shunye have?
Shunye is IATF 16949 certified, which is the automotive industry quality management standard.
How do you verify material composition?
We use a spectrometer to verify material composition against the required grade before and after casting.
Do you provide material certificates?
Yes, we provide material certificates and inspection reports as required by customers.
Do you offer pressure testing for pump and valve castings?
Yes, we provide pressure testing for pump and valve castings that require pressure tightness.
Quality You Can Trust
Send your drawings for precision castings with full quality inspection. We provide material traceability and inspection reports with every order.