When using lost wax casting prototype to produce parts from Q345B carbon steel, there are a few key aspects that require attention:

Mold Design and Material:
The mold material needs to be able to withstand the high temperatures and pressures associated with pouring molten Q345B steel.
The mold design should account for the shrinkage and solidification behavior of the Q345B alloy to ensure dimensional accuracy.
Proper gating and riser design is crucial to avoid defects like porosity or inclusions in the final cast part.

Melting and Pouring:
Q345B is a medium-carbon steel alloy, so the melting and pouring temperature needs to be carefully controlled to avoid excessive oxidation or decarburization of the steel.
Proper pouring techniques, such as maintaining the correct temperature and pouring rate, are important to ensure complete mold filling and minimize turbulence.

Alloy Composition:
The chemical composition of the Q345B steel should be closely monitored and maintained within the specified limits to achieve the desired mechanical properties.
Any variations in the alloy composition can affect the castability, strength, and other performance characteristics of the final part.

Heat Treatment:
Depending on the application, the investment cast Q345B parts may require heat treatment, such as quenching and tempering, to optimize their mechanical properties.
The heat treatment parameters need to be carefully controlled to avoid distortion or cracking of the cast parts.

Quality Control:
Rigorous quality control measures, such as dimensional inspection, non-destructive testing, and mechanical testing, should be implemented to ensure the consistency and reliability of the investment cast Q345B parts.

By paying close attention to these aspects, Metalstar Prototype can successfully utilize the lost wax casting prototype process to produce high-quality prototype and low-volume parts from the Q345B carbon steel alloy. Proper process control and quality assurance are critical to achieving the desired part performance and consistency.

Metalstar specializes in providing quick quality sheet metal stamping prototypes, CNC aluminum machining and CNC steel machining parts. With our industrial experience accumulation for more than 20 years, we have the capacity to supply 1 to 5000+ high quality sheet metal stamping parts, CNC machining parts or other customized parts for you from 5 to 30 days at competitive price.

WHO WE ARE
Metalstar Prototype was established in 2003 in Guangzhou city of China. We specializes in providing prototyping stamping, CNC machining (covers CNC aluminum, CNC steel and CNC plastic parts), hardware customization service and provide relevant surface finishing options in variety. With our industrial experience for more than 20 years, we have the capacity to supply 1 to 5000+ high quality prototype stamping parts, CNC machining parts or custom hardware for you from 5 to 30 days at competitive price.

Our factory locates in the most famous area of China for supplying high quality prototype stamping parts, CNC machining parts and custom hardware. Our 58000-square foot workshop equips the equipment and devices to turn your innovative ideas into practical solutions. For more than 20 years, Metalstar prototype team has earned a reputation for providing quick quality custom parts to industries throughout Guangdong province, the whole China, and internationally.

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Our mission is to build a factory that all Metalstar people can be proud of. To employ the best talents, acquire the most advanced technologies, and use the world’s most efficient manufacturing techniques to bring to our customers a unique and refreshing cooperation experience.

Our goal is always being a trusted partner, to establish long-term partnership with our customers. Whether you require a prototype, a small batch of custom parts or a large-scale production run, you can count on Metalstar prototype to be your reliable, responsive, and innovative partner.

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1. How do we become more efficient and satisfy our customers?

2. Plan, Plan, Plan; Team, Team, Team.

3. Think lean, act large and strive to be better.

4. Practise promise, do what we said we would do.

5. Get it right, first time, every time.