China Ancient Lost Wax Casting Manufacturer & Suppliers

Precision Investment Casting Engineering, Modern Aerospace & Automotive OEM Solutions from Ningbo Jiangbei XinYe Metal Works

The Evolution of Ancient Lost Wax Casting

The history of lost wax casting (investment casting) dates back thousands of years in ancient China, where it was utilized to construct sophisticated bronze vessels and ceremonial artifacts. Today, at Ningbo Jiangbei XinYe Metal Works Co., Ltd., this ancient metal-forming heritage has been synthesized with advanced mechanical engineering and state-of-the-art tooling technology.

By upgrading the traditional clay-and-wax process to modern silica sol binder systems, high-purity waxes, and CNC-machined aluminum tooling, we manufacture precision metal parts characterized by near-net-shape geometry, minimal surface roughness, and outstanding metallurgical integrity. This paradigm shift enables global procurement agents to secure complex configurations that are otherwise difficult or cost-prohibitive to fabricate through traditional subtractive manufacturing.

Our structural capabilities bridge historical craftsmanship with modern automation, making us a key supplier for high-tolerance components globally.

Ningbo Jiangbei XinYe Metal Works Co. Factory Facility

Ningbo Jiangbei XinYe Metal Works Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1996 as an owner-managed family business, XinYe Metal has evolved into a premier SME manufacturer of precision-engineered metal products. Located in the Ningbo Jiangbei Industrial Zone, we leverage strategic proximity to the global port of Ningbo and are within a 3-hour high-speed rail connection to Shanghai International Airport.

Spanning 16,000 square meters of production floor space and 11,000 square meters of modern construction, our facility represents an ecosystem of advanced technology and manual skill. We employ 130 dedicated personnel, of whom 80 execute core production work, and 50 lead R&D, product development, metallurgical engineering, quality assurance, and management.

Our international customer base across Europe, North America, and Russia depends on our continuous investment in automated systems, scientific quality controls, and modern surface technologies.

1996
Established
16,000
Production Area (m²)
130
Global Staff

Technical Competence & Core Manufacturing Services

From raw ingot selection through complex casting, high-tonnage forging, and post-machining surface treatments, we offer an integrated one-stop supply chain solution.

Wax Die Stainless Casting

Utilizing high-purity investment casting resins and modern ceramic slurry formulas. Ideal for producing thin-walled, high-intricacy stainless steel parts with smooth surface finishes and structural stability.

CNC Machining Centers

Equipped with 4-axis control vertical and horizontal machining centers. Enabling tolerances down to 0.001mm to transform raw castings or forgings into assembly-ready precision components.

Aluminum Alloy Forging

Employing high-tonnage friction presses (300 to 1000 tons) for hot forging processes. Enhances directional grain structures, density, and fatigue resistance of critical structural parts.

Extrusion & Stamping

Processing steel, alloys, copper, and engineering plastics using a series of mechanical punches (5T to 250T) and deep-draw facilities for specialized configurations.

Anodizing & E-Polish

Comprehensive surface treatment services including chemical anodization, e-polishing, zinc plating, and passivation to maximize corrosion resistance and surface appearance.

Why Procure from China: The XinYe Industrial Edge

Procuring ancient-origin lost wax casting products from Chinese manufacturers yields clear advantages in infrastructure, technology integration, and economic efficiency.

1. Advanced Japanese Machinery

Our core production lines and automated setups are imported from premier manufacturers in Japan, securing exceptional repeatability, thermal stability, and low cycle times for high-volume orders.

2. Rapid Scaling & Capacity

Our baseline operating schedule is 16 hours per day, 6 days a week. When required by high-volume contracts, we can scale to 24/7 continuous operations within 30 days. Ample local land reserves are secured for rapid physical plant expansion.

3. Regional Metalwork Clusters

Located in the Ningbo industrial zone, we belong to the world's most dense cluster of mold design, raw material sourcing, heat treatment, and surface plating services. This keeps logistical overhead low and speeds up sample development.

Our Production Fleet & Capabilities

XinYe maintains state-of-the-art facilities to perform heavy forging, fine stamping, multi-axis machining, and automated inspections under one roof.

Heavy Forging Capabilities

Our hot forging shop features heavy friction press machines generating force from 300 to 1000 tons, alongside column hydraulic presses spanning 100 to 630 tons. This permits casting-to-forging process conversion for clients seeking improved structural performance.

Precision CNC Milling & Turning

A comprehensive lineup of multi-axis CNC machining centers, automated CNC turning centers, and precision CNC milling systems. Excellent for finish-machining complicated geometries with strict circularity, flatness, and positioning requirements.

Tipas Machine H65TMY

Integrating complex turning-milling capability. The high-rigidity structure and thermal compensation systems ensure reliable performance for complex aerospace and medical orders.

Equipment Category Machinery Model / Press Range Operational Parameters Primary Industrial Use Case
Friction Press Machines 300 Tons to 1000 Tons Capacity Precise control of ram velocity Heavy-duty alloy forging & pre-form forming
Column Hydraulic Presses 100 Tons to 630 Tons Capacity Constant pressure output Coaxial deep drawing & profile straightening
Punching Press Machines 5 Tons to 250 Tons Capacity High stroke frequency Sheet metal punching, blanking, & progressive stamping
CNC Machining Centers 4-Axis & High-Speed Spindles 0.001mm positioning tolerance Finishing of lost wax castings and raw forgings
TIPAS MACHINE h65TMY Series Multi-tasking turning-milling center Complex custom components with tight tolerances

ISO 9001 & SA8000 Certified Quality Control Systems

Quality is life. With our clients' collaboration, we operate a strict quality assurance system from incoming raw material analysis to final dimensional reports.

GNR Spectrum Analyzer

GNR Spectrum Analyzer

Provides optical emission spectrometry to verify exact material chemistry (carbon, nickel, chromium, silicon) prior to pouring molten metal.

CMM Inspection Machine

CMM Inspection Machine

Coordinate Measuring Machine maps complex 3D profiles to verify physical coordinates against the customer's design drawing.

Video Measuring System

Video Measuring System

Optical non-contact inspection system designed for fast, accurate measurements of small elements, geometries, and edge profiles.

Precision Profile Projector

Dimensional Verification

Secondary high-resolution video measurement station ensuring full-batch structural stability and dimensional repeatability.

Roughness Meter

Roughness Tester

Quantifies surface micro-irregularities (Ra values) to confirm compliance with target sealing and mating surfaces.

Spring Tension/Compression Testing Machine

Tension & Load Testing

Assesses structural elasticity, yield strength, and compression resistance of assemblies and individual casting variants.

Certified Compliance Standards

Our quality management is certified to ISO 9001:2015. Furthermore, our commitment to corporate social responsibility, workplace safety, and ethical manufacturing is verified by our SA8000 Certification.

We provide full traceability records, material analysis sheets, non-destructive testing (NDT) results, and certificates of conformity for critical components in high-stakes fields like oil and gas exploration, aerospace, and medical engineering.

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certificate SA8000 Corporate Social Responsibility Certificate

Watch Us in Action

Take a virtual tour of Ningbo Jiangbei XinYe Metal Works Co., Ltd. and witness our mechanical processing capabilities.

Overview: XinYe Metal Production Facility

Gain insights into our investment casting mold warehouse, chemical processing line, heat treatment section, and integrated manufacturing floor.

Detailed Machining: TIPAS H65TMY Process

Observe the multi-axis machining center as it mills, drills, and turns raw forged billets into complex industrial hardware.

Applications & Structural Solutions

Our components perform in demanding environments where failure is not an option. Explore our specialized solutions by sector.

Industrial Safety

Explosion-proof enclosures, flame sensors, fire detectors, and toxic gas sensor housings designed to endure high pressure and corrosive environments in chemical plants and mining operations.

Hydrant Pit Box Kits

Aerospace & Aviation

Complex structural parts, turbine inlets, gearboxes, transmission bracket arrays, and fuel system hinge brackets with high tensile properties and minimal weight.

Aviation Pit Boxes

Automotive & E-Mobility

Precision transmission components, suspension arm linkages, lightweight structural connectors, and specialized aluminum levers for E-bike chassis assemblies.

E-Bike Component Kits

Food & Hospitality

Whip cream canisters, food-grade regulator bodies, valve manifolds, and cooking stove grates cast from hygienic stainless steels and food-safe alloys.

Cream Whippers & Stoves

Case Studies & Custom Deliveries

Review our recent customized manufacturing projects, specifying metals, tolerances, and configurations.

Industrial Components Case

Heavy Machine Components

Critical wear plates and connection hinges engineered for heavy excavation machinery. Focuses on structural fatigue life and tensile strength.

Material: Stainless Steel, Aluminum

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Automotive Parts Case

Automotive Transmissions

Thin-walled gear shift forks with integrated oil paths, casting-optimized to reduce engine block deadweight.

Material: Aluminum Alloy, Steel

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Aviation Fuel Pit Box Case

Aviation Fuel Hydrant Box

Heavy-duty ground pit boxes with environmental seals, engineered to withstand jet landing-gear loads.

Material: Cast Iron, Steel Alloys

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Wood Chipper Cutter Disc Case

Chipper Cutter Discs

Precision feed rollers and high-speed cutter plates designed to withstand impact and abrasion in timber processing.

Material: Q345B, 42CrMo, NM400

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Streamlined OEM Production Process

How we transition your drawings into finished, quality-verified products. Standardized milestones keep projects on schedule.

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1. Order Placement & Engineering Consultation

Clients supply 2D engineering drawings (PDF/DXF) and 3D CAD models (STEP/IGS). Our technical team conducts a comprehensive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) review, addressing draft angles, shrinkage rates, and parting line locations.

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2. Custom Sample Production & Tooling Setup

Our tooling workshop designs and cuts precision steel molds. Waxes are injected, slurry coats applied, dewaxing executed, and raw samples poured. After machining, we provide material certificate validation and coordinate measurement inspection reports.

Tooling Design stage Casting simulation analysis
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3. Customer Sample Verification

Samples are dispatched to the customer for assembly verification and physical testing. Mass production begins only after receiving formal customer sign-off and approval of the sample quality report.

Inspection Verification Certificate
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4. Bulk Production & Quality Control

Our casting lines, forging units, and CNC centers manufacture the batch in parallel. Quality control checkposts monitor dimensions and mechanical integrity at multiple stages of production.

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5. Assembly Workshop & After-Sales Service

We maintain a dedicated assembly floor to complete final product integration. XinYe provides a 1-year manufacturing defect warranty from the delivery date, backed by responsive engineering support.

Dedicated Assembly Workshop Floor

Featured Production Equipment

Take a closer look at our high-performance machining centers and forging assets that maintain our technical edge.

Aluminum Hot Forging Machine

Hot Forging Machinery

Large-capacity hot forging equipment designed to refine microstructures, eliminate internal voids, and maximize structural load capacity.

  • High-capacity press lines
  • Precise induction heating
  • Consistent mechanical properties
CNC Machining Centers

CNC Machining Centers

Modern multi-axis CNC machines configured to run high-feed rates and complex programs with minimal deflection.

  • Positioning accuracy to 0.001mm
  • Multi-axis spindle systems
Quality Inspection Equipment

Quality Inspection Equipment

Cleanroom-grade metrology equipment to verify chemical composition, surface roughness, and dimensional tolerances.

  • 3D Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
  • Spectrometer analysis
  • Roughness measurement systems
Quality Assurance Inspection Station

Source Control & Material Pedigree

At XinYe, we recognize that high-integrity casting begins with the raw material. All incoming alloy ingots, stainless steel scrap, and chemical additives undergo systematic testing using optical emission spectrometers. This ensures strict conformance to ASTM, DIN, EN, and JIS standards before charging the induction melting furnaces.

Additionally, we run thermal-analysis programs to monitor liquid metal chemistry. During solidification, our engineers control cooling profiles to minimize micro-shrinkage, hot tearing, and structural defects, ensuring structural reliability in critical field applications.

XinYe Metal Expert Engineering Team

A Dedicated Team of Experts

Our workforce of 130 professionals comprises specialized casting engineers, tooling designers, CNC machinists, quality auditors, and global supply chain coordinators. Over the past three decades, we have secured more than 20 technical utility model patents, demonstrating our commitment to manufacturing innovation.

Our team works closely with procurement departments worldwide. We offer comprehensive engineering support during the prototyping phase to optimize designs for weight reduction and mechanical strength.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common queries regarding pricing, lead times, certifications, and technical capabilities.

Q: What is the typical lead time for prototype samples and mass production?
A: Tooling and initial sample production generally take 7 days from drawing approval. Mass production runs require 20 to 30 days after receipt of deposit, depending on order size and complexity. Lead times apply once raw materials are secured and final CAD parameters are frozen. We accommodate expedited shipping schedules when required.
Q: How do you structure pricing, and do you require Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs)?
A: Pricing is calculated dynamically based on material weights, mechanical specifications, finishing requirements, and current metal market indices. We require international wholesale contracts to maintain a minimum ongoing order quantity. For specific low-volume runs, contact our sales department to discuss tooling amortization structures.
Q: Can you supply complete quality documentation and mill test reports?
A: Yes. We supply comprehensive QA records with every batch, including Material Certificates of Analysis (COA) conforming to EN 10204 3.1, dimensional measurement reports, non-destructive testing (NDT) results, certificates of origin, and custom export documentation.
Q: What types of payment terms does XinYe accept for international contracts?
A: We process payments through wire transfers (T/T), Western Union, and PayPal. Our standard terms are a 30% deposit in advance to secure raw materials and tooling setup, with the remaining 70% balance paid against presentation of the Bill of Lading (B/L) copy.
Q: What product warranties do you offer on custom-machined parts?
A: We warranty our castings, forgings, and assemblies against material defects and machining deviations for a period of one year from the delivery date. Our engineering team addresses and resolves all quality issues to our clients' satisfaction.
Q: How do you manage packaging and ensure safe delivery of fragile or heavy metal goods?
A: We package products in heavy-duty wooden crates, multi-layer cardboards, and vacuum-sealed anti-moisture bags. Critical machined surfaces are protected with plastic caps and anti-rust oils. All shipping configurations conform to international sea and air freight safety regulations.
Q: How are shipping fees calculated for global delivery?
A: Shipping costs depend on the delivery speed and method selected. Express air courier is fastest but carries higher rates; ocean freight is the most cost-effective solution for high-volume batches. We provide accurate freight estimates once the batch weight, dimensions, and destination port are established.