Gravity casting is a casting process that utilizes the Earth's gravitational force to pour molten metal into a mold. This technique, also known as gravity pouring, boasts a long history and continues to evolve due to its wide range of applications and process advantages.

＞＞Definition and Classification：

Definition: Gravity casting refers to the process of pouring molten metal into a mold under the action of Earth's gravity. Broadly speaking, it encompasses various methods such as sand casting, permanent mold casting, investment casting, lost foam casting, and mud mold casting. Narrowly defined, it primarily refers to permanent mold casting.

Classification: Depending on the mold material and process characteristics, gravity casting can be divided into multiple types, each with its unique advantages and suitable applications.

＞＞Principle and Process：

Principle: Gravity casting leverages the force of gravity to enable the smooth flow of molten metal, filling the entire cavity within the mold. The fluidity of the molten metal is crucial, influenced by factors such as viscosity, surface tension, temperature, alloy composition, and additives.

Process: The steps in the gravity casting process typically include preparation (e.g., material preparation, mold design), mold making, melting (heating the metal to a liquid state and maintaining its fluidity), casting (pouring the molten metal into the mold), and post-processing (e.g., cleaning, heat treatment).

＞＞Advantages and Disadvantages：

Advantages:

1.Simple Process: Gravity casting is relatively straightforward and easy to implement and control.

2.Versatile: It can produce castings of various shapes, sizes, and materials, catering to diverse industry needs.

3.High-Quality Products: Castings exhibit smooth surfaces, precise dimensions, dense internal structures, and few defects.

4.Easy Automation: With industrial technological advancements, gravity casting is gradually achieving automated production, enhancing efficiency.

Disadvantages:

1.High Cost: Gravity casting requires significant equipment and material investments, leading to relatively high production costs.

2.Complex Production Process: Tight control over every stage of the production process is necessary to ensure casting quality.

＞＞Application Fields：

Gravity casting technology is widely used in multiple fields, including but not limited to:

Automotive: Manufacturing components such as engine cylinder heads and crankcase housings.

Aerospace: Fabricating high-precision, high-performance parts like aircraft engine casings and turbine blades.

Machinery Manufacturing: Producing equipment parts like pump bodies, valves, and reducer housings.

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>>Technology Term:

1. ISO9001&IATF16949 Certified;

2. Material standard: ASTM, ISO, GB, EN, SAE, EN, DIN, JIS..

3. Die Casting equipment: 160T, 180T, 220T, 300T, 400T, 1100T

4. Products weight range: 0.005kg ~ 20kg;

>>Advantages:

1. Excellent R&D ability and more than 20 years experience;

2. Own tooling department and workshop with more than 30sets of tooling per month;

3. Full range of casting of aluminum alloy and zinc alloy;

4. Squeeze casting(liquid forging)+T6 to achieve aluminum light weight and high strength;

5. Fully service of OEM & ODM to final finished products. 

>>Processes Available:

Aluminum alloy Die casting,Zinc alloy die casting,Squeeze casting,Liquid forging,Forging,Sand casting,Precoated sand casting,The resin sand/pre-coated resin sand casting,Gravity casting,Low pressure die casting,Lost wax casting,Metal mold casting,Lost die casting,silica sol casting,investment casting,stamping,metal Sheet,Welding,Plastic Injection,machining,etc.

>>Service Available:

1.Mold/tooling design and production

2.Heat treatment:annealing , carbonization, tempering, quench, normalization and surface tempering

3.Assemble

4.Machining:trimming,deburring,lathe,Milling,drill，grinding,Computer Numerical Control,CNC turning,Five-axis machining center,Carving machine,Light knife,etc.

5.Surface Treatment/Finish:Shot blasting,sandblast,Grinding,infiltration ,wire-drawing,Polishing,powder coating/powder coating,dacromet,Oxidation/anodizing,Zinc plating,hot dip galvanize,electroplate,Electrophoresis,chrome platin,etc.

>>Materials Available:

1.Aluminum Alloy:ZL101, ZL101A, ZL102, ZL104, ZL108, ZL118, ZL203, ADC5, ADC6, ADC10, ADC12, A356, A356.2, A380, A383, A360, A535, A319, A369, AlSi7Mg, AlSi9Mg, AlSi10Mg, AlSi12

2.Zinc Alloy:Zamark 3, Zamark 4, Zamark 5, Zamark 6, Zamark 7, Zamark 8

3.Forging & Profile Aluminum:6061, 6063, 6082, 7075

4.Cast Iron:HT200, HT250, HT300，QT450, QT500, QT600, QT700

5.Carbon Steel:Q195, Q235, Q345,Q355,15#, 18#, 20#, 30#, 35#, 45#, 50#

6.Alloy Steel:20Mn, 20Cr, 20CrNi, 30Cr, 35CrMo, 40CrMo, 42CrMo

7.Stainless steel:201, 303, 304, 316, 316L Stainless steel

8.Other steels:SPCC, SPEC, DC04, DC01

9.Plastics:POM, PP, PC, ABS, ASA, PA6, PA66

>>Industrial Applications

Auto parts engine,New energy vehicles,motorcycle,fitness equipment,Garden tool parts,processing equipment,ornaments,Decorative accessories,lighting/ lamp,Furniture accessories,furniture fittings,door and window hardware,Door and window accessories,hardware,agricultural equipment,Marine Propellers,construction,aluminum fitness parts,aluminum auto parts,die casting auto parts,Automobile Stressed Parts,Pressure parts/Air tight Parts,Wear resistance parts,Motorcycle Stressed parts,Motorcycle pressure and wear parts,aluminum furniture parts,lawn mowers,Pressure cooker and cooker equipments parts,Electrical Parts/Power Parts,instrumentation parts,Computer parts,medical equipment,Military parts,Aerospace accessories,Aircraft Accessories,Optical frame shell,Medical equipments accessories,Pneumatic instrument housing,ring,Rigging hardware,Mining Machinery Parts,Drilling tools,drill pipe,Mining tools,Marine hardware,Mechanical hardware accessories,Plastic Parts,stainless steel parts,Public facility components,Amusement park accessories,Pipe support system,Sunshade system,Pneumatic tool accessories,Customized metal products,Truck Parts,Farm Machinery Parts,Engine system accessories,Seal Parts,Power accessories,etc.

>>Products Available:

1.Auto Parts:Automobile Piston,Al-alloy or Almag wheel hub,Beam(cross beam),Knuckle,Lower arm,Brake caliper,Engine mounting,gearbox,Air compressor connectin rod,Air conditioning compressor turbine disk,Cylinder,Front and rear cover,Steering valve housing,Oil Pump,Manifold,Fuel distribution pipe,Brake block,Clutch cylinder,Shift fork,Pump casting,Rocker arms,Caterpillar board,Air compressor piston and swashplate,Aluminum composite brake hub,Electric automobile parts,Hybrid power automobile parts,Bumpers,Body shell,Body framing,High Pressure Die Casting Belt Pulley,Automobile compressor base or bracket,Cast Rim,Die Casting Motor Cover,Casting Radiator,support components,Automotive Spanner,Water Pump,Electric balancing car parts,Air compressor Parts for new energy vehicles,Steering Knuckle,Rear Anti-collision Beam Bracket,Casting Rear Tow Bar,Automobile Parts Oil Bump,Auto Splayfoot Parts,bumper,roof rack,hubcap,Cylinder Head,Camshaft,Transmission Parts,Drive Shaft,Camshaft,Suspension and Steering Parts,Control Arm,Tie Rod,Steering Rack,Brake System Parts,Wheel Hub,Axle,Water Pump,Engine Parts,etc.

2.Motorcycle Parts/accessories:Al-alloy or Almag wheel hub,Upper and lower connecting plate,Gearbox housing,Rear hanger,Crank,Frame body,Joint,Frame joint,Direction axis,Aluminum piston,Shock absorber,Disc brake pump body,Carburetor,Fuel Pump,Gear Shift Lever,Front Fork,Swing Arm,Shock Absorber,Brake System Parts,Brake Caliper,etc.

3.Electrical Parts:Disk drive housing,Electrical spindle bushing,Electrical compression ring,The image drum,Sonar shel,Hotplate,Computor parts,Rotors,House Electrical Appliance Parts,Aluminum LED Lampshade,Disk drive housing,Electrical spindle bushing,Electrical compression ring,The image drum,Sonar shel,Hotplate,Computor parts,Rotors,Aluminum Alloy Motor Housing,Aluminum Alloy Heat Sink,Aluminum Alloy Enclosure,Aluminum Alloy Connector,Aluminum Alloy Transformer Winding,Aluminum Alloy Circuit Breaker Housing,Aluminum Alloy Terminal Block,Electrolytic Capacitor Foil,etc.

4.Machinery Parts:Cast Ball Lock Pin Handle,Motor Housing,Mower Rotor,Cover Plate ,Aluminum Parts Turntable,Shovel Handle,Textile Machinery Roller,Hand wheel,Valve Body,Balance Car Folder Parts,Casting Brake,Connection Assemble,Valve Plate,Pump Body,Casting Robot Arm,Garage Door Hinge,Awning hinges,Plastic link,Oil Seal Spring,Washer,Pin,Shaft,Bearing,Gear,Pulley,Spring,Fastener,Hinge,Clamp,Link,Coupling,Hub,etc.

5.Furniture Fittings and Building accessories:Floor Drain,CNC Machining Cast Parts Stud Coupler,Door and window hardware,Door&Window Bracket,Door and window hardware,Casting Window Parts, Lock Cylinder,Door Handle,Precision Casting Handle,Door Stopper,Glass Fixed Parts,Clip set,Screw,Custom nail,Rod System Parts,Aluminum Frame,Metal Legs,Steel Brackets,Metal Handles,Metal Hinges,Metal Castors,Metal Locks,Metal Door Frame,Metal Window Frame,Metal Railings,Metal Fences,Metal Anchors,Metal Brackets for Construction,etc.

6.Forging and Rigging Parts:Lifting Eye Bolt,Shackle,Straight Thrust Rod,US type bow shackle G209/G213,US type dee shackle G210/G215,US type bow shackle G2130,US type dee shackle G2150,T8 alloy shackles,European type bow shackle,European type dee shackle,JIS type dee shackle,JIS type shackle without collor,Commercial shackle,BS3032 bow shackle,BS3032 dee shackle,DIN580 eye bolt,DIN582 eye nut,JIS1168 eye bolt,JIS1169 eye nut,G-275 eye bolt,G-277 eye bolt,G-279 eye bolt,G-291 eye bolt,G-400 eye nut,Deck eye plate,US type turnbuckle with hook&eye,US type turnbuckle with hook&hook,US type turnbuckle with eye&eye,US type turnbuckle with eye&jaw,US type turnbuckle with jaw&jaw,US type turnbuckle body,JIS type frame turnbuckle,DIN1480 turnbuckle with hook&eye,DIN1480 turnbuckle with hook&hook,DIN1480 turnbuckle with jaw&jaw,DIN1480 turnbuckle with eye&eye,DIN1480 turnbuckle stub end,DIN1480 turnbuckle body only,DIN1478 turnbuckle,Australian standard closed body turnbuckle,Commercial type turnbuckle,US type drop forged wire rope clip,US type malleable wire rope clip,DIN741 malleable wire rope clip,DIN1142 malleable wire rope clip,Italian type wire rope clip,Malleable wire rope clip type A,Malleable wire rope clip type B,US type fist grip clip,Simplex wire rope clip & Duplex wire rope clip,JIS type drop forged wire rope clip,US type eye hook S320,US type swivel hook S322,US type clevis slip hook with latch,Eye slip hook H-324/A-324,Eye slip hook with latch,Clevis slip hook H-331/A-331,Tow hook,Eye grab hook H-323/A-323,Clevis grab hook H-330/A-330,Opening hook,Welding hook,Ratchet type load binder,Ratchet type load binder without links&hooks,Lever type load binders,European ratchet type load binder,Australian ratchet type load binder,Recoilless chain load binder,Chain swivel G-401,Chain swivel G-402,Chain swivel G-403,European type connecting link,US type connecting link A-337,Weldless alloy master link,Weldless rings,Weldless sling link,D-ring,D ring,H type clevis double links S-249,X type clevis double links S-247,US heavy duty thimble G414,US type light duty thimble G411,Light duty thimble DIN6899A,Heavy duty thimble DIN6899B,European type thimble,BS464 thimble,etc.

7.Drilling and Mining Parts:Mining machinery parts,Cable directional grooving drilling rods,Non magnetic drilling rods,The new triangular drill rods series,Geological spiral drilling rod,High efficiency sprial ribs alloy drilling rods,Drilling rods water injector,Polycrystalline Diamond Compact drill bits,PDC drill bits,Cutting picks/milling bits cutting tools,Rock coal drilling bits,Rock drilling bits for mining,Reaming drilling bits,Efficient combination drill bits,etc.

8.Other Metal Parts/accessories:Fire Stove Exhaust Valve,Fitness Equipment Parts,Railway Baggage Bracket,Sign Bracket,Pipe connecting parts,Connector,Pipe Clamp,Equipment base,Pipe Base ,Playground Footrest,Playground Fittings,Playground Parts revolution mounting sleeve,Playground Swing Parts,Rock-climb Gripper,Telescope Housing,Environmental protection equipment,Basketball Backboard,Decorative Goblet,Power accessories, threading device,Pipe Protecting Cover,Agricultural Equipment Parts,Aircraft Seat Armrest,Large Flange,Stainless Steel Impeller,Foot Screw,Sanitary ware,Shaft sleeve,The turbine,Oxygen blowing nozzle,The ball harrows piece,Raw iron pan,Die steel pieces,Zinc alloy turbine and die parts,Garden tool parts,Fan blades,etc.