Casting Partner Network – Iron Foundry Capabilities
Sourcing Scalability Across Specialized Iron Foundries
At YBMETAL, we integrate a qualified network of ISO/IATF-certified foundries to deliver flexible and reliable gray iron and ductile iron casting production for global industrial and commercial vehicle customers. While casting is not done in-house, our engineering and quality teams directly manage every stage—from mold design review to metallurgical compliance and machining readiness.
Integrated Casting Capabilities (Via Partner Foundries)
| Category | Capability Details |
|---|---|
| Casting Materials | Gray Iron (HT150–HT300), Ductile Iron (QT400–QT800), ADI (Austempered Ductile Iron) |
| Processes | Green sand molding, resin sand casting, shell molding, lost foam |
| Pouring Capacity | Up to 10 tons per casting; batch pouring for small and mid-size components |
| Melting Equipment | Medium-frequency electric induction furnaces: 0.5T, 1T, 1.5T, 3T units |
| Annual Capacity | 40,000–60,000 tons of iron castings |
| Machining Readiness | As-cast, semi-machined, or full CNC finish (via YBMETAL in-house machining center) |
| Heat Treatment | Normalizing, annealing, quenching & tempering, austempering (for ADI) |
| Typical Parts | Housings, flywheel shells, arms, brackets, yokes, transmission cases, hubs |
| Casting Size Range | From <5 kg to 1000+ kg parts; wall thickness control from 5 mm to 100 mm |
| Tolerances | As per ISO 8062-3 CT8–CT11 (can improve via machining) |
Why YBMETAL Casting Sourcing Works
Our own facility delivers precision machining of cast components with:
- Process control & DFM review: We assist clients in optimizing casting drawings via solidification simulation and mold flow to reduce casting defects from the design stage.
- Material traceability & testing: Each batch is tested for chemistry, mechanical performance (tensile, hardness), and microstructure analysis.
- Multiple foundry types: We consolidate production across different foundry partners, allowing flexible order quantity, various part sizes, and faster lead time allocation.
- Casting-to-Machining integration: All castings are either machined in-house or undergo pre-machining before dispatched to YBMETAL’s CNC workshop.
We handle final tolerancing, assembly-fit readiness, and full inspection documentation.
Ductile Iron Foundry China
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YBMETAL provides scalable sourcing, technical validation, and machining integration — helping OEMs reduce cost and time while maintaining dimensional and material compliance.