Send us your 3D model. We print the sand molds or wax patterns, pour the metal, machine to spec, inspect, and ship finished castings — in weeks, not months. 7 alloys. 10 manufacturing centers. 30 years of casting expertise.
From 3D model to finished casting — one supplier, one quality system. Every step done in-house, eliminating handoffs and delays.
Send us your 3D model with alloy, quantity, and deadline. Our engineers review within 24 hours.
We print sand molds (3DP/SLS) or wax patterns (SLS) on our own 45+ industrial 3D printers.
Low-pressure, gravity, precision, or centrifugal casting across 10 manufacturing centers with optimal process selection.
CNC machining, heat treatment, and 9 inspection methods — all in-house before shipping.
One foundry rarely masters every process. With 10 manufacturing centers, we select the optimal method for your part geometry, alloy, and volume.
Controlled filling for superior density and mechanical properties. Ideal for aluminum automotive components, cylinder heads, and structural parts requiring pressure-tight integrity.
Cost-effective for medium-to-large parts. Perfect for iron and steel industrial components, pump housings, and machinery bases where economy matters.
Lost-wax investment casting via SLS-printed wax patterns. Exceptional surface finish (Ra 3.2-6.3μm) and tight tolerances for complex, thin-walled parts in stainless steel and superalloys.
Radial symmetry with excellent density. Best for cylindrical parts like bushings, sleeves, and rings in bronze, copper alloys, and high-temperature alloys.
Better surface finish than sand casting with moderate tooling costs. Suitable for small-to-medium steel and iron parts requiring improved dimensional accuracy.
Combines casting and forging advantages. Produces near-net-shape parts with minimal porosity and excellent mechanical properties in aluminum and magnesium alloys.
With casting bases in Xianyang (Shaanxi), Rizhao (Shandong), Tongling (Anhui), Daming (Hebei), and Yulin (Guangxi), we deliver at any scale — from single prototype to serial production.
Strategically located casting bases across China for capacity redundancy and regional logistics optimization.
Aluminum casting capacity alone exceeds 10,000 tons annually across our foundry network.
25+ 3DP sand mold printers and 20+ SLS systems operating 24/7 for mold and pattern production.
Over 20% dedicated to R&D. Dozens of casting engineers and design technicians at each production base.
Our metallurgists select the optimal alloy grade for your application. 30+ material process formulations developed in-house.
A356, A357, ZL101, ZL104 — automotive, aerospace, marine
HT200, HT250, QT400-18 — machinery, engine blocks
ZG25, ZG35, ZG45 — structural, heavy equipment
Inconel 718, Hastelloy — turbine, aerospace
304, 316, 17-4PH — marine, chemical, food-grade
Ti6Al4V — aerospace, medical implants, high-performance
Brass, bronze, Cu-Ni — electrical, marine, decorative
AZ91D, AM60 — lightweight automotive, electronics
Our rapid casting services span virtually every sector that demands metal parts — from single prototypes to 100,000+ unit production runs.
Cylinder heads, engine blocks, transmission housings, turbocharger components, suspension parts.
Turbine housings, structural brackets, impellers, and high-temp alloy components with full traceability.
Impellers, pump housings, valve bodies in stainless steel, bronze, and duplex alloys. Pressure-tight testing included.
Gearboxes, bearing housings, large structural castings up to 4 meters for heavy equipment manufacturers.
Turbine components, generator housings, heat exchanger parts in high-temperature and corrosion-resistant alloys.
Monumental sculptures, architectural elements, custom art pieces with our registered urban sculpture designers.
Pattern making is the single biggest bottleneck in traditional casting. We eliminate it entirely.
| Metric | Traditional Pattern Casting | 3DPTEK Rapid Casting |
|---|---|---|
| Tooling Time | 2-8 Weeks | 0 — No Tooling |
| First Article Delivery | 8-20 Weeks | 2-4 Weeks |
| Design Changes | New Tooling Required | Revise CAD, Re-Print |
| Minimum Order Quantity | High (Amortize Tooling) | 1 Unit — Batch of One |
| Complexity Handling | Constrained by Tooling | Unlimited Geometry |
| Dimensional Accuracy | ±1.0 mm | ±0.3 mm |
| Surface Finish | >Ra 50 | <Ra 25 |
Every case below was produced in our own foundries on our own 3D printers. Real parts, real customers, real delivery times.
40 sets of finished aluminum motor housings delivered in 40 days — ready for vehicle installation and road testing. 3DP sand mold combined with tooling, ZL101A alloy, final precision machining. Excellent surface quality and tight dimensional accuracy.
Integrated forming of a large impeller with thin‑walled blade structure. Quartz‑sand printed shell with ceramsite‑sand printed core deliver consistent forming, high dimensional accuracy, and surface quality superior to traditional casting — with rapid delivery.
Integrated forming of a large, thin-walled volute casing in one piece. 3DP sand casting delivers high dimensional accuracy and surface quality superior to traditional casting, with rapid delivery.
Every casting we ship has passed through multiple inspection gates. No subcontracting. No excuses.
Internal defect detection for critical safety components.
Coordinate measuring for dimensional verification to micron level.
Alloy composition verification on every heat before pouring.
Ultrasonic testing for sub-surface flaw detection.
Surface crack detection with fluorescent dye penetrant.
Surface and near-surface flaw detection for ferromagnetic materials.
Brinell, Rockwell, and Vickers across all production batches.
Full 3D scan-to-CAD comparison for complex geometries.
Every sand mold and wax pattern we produce for your castings is printed on our own equipment. We build the printers. We use them daily. No one knows these machines better.
Binder Jetting: 3DPTEK J1800, J2500, J4000 — up to 4m build volume for oversized castings. SLS: LaserCore-5300, LaserCore-6000 — 4.5-6.5 MPa tensile strength sand cores for high-pressure casting.
Explore Sand Printers →LaserCore-5300, LaserCore-6000 — precision wax patterns for investment casting. Surface finish Ra 3.2-6.3μm. Ideal for complex, thin-walled precision castings in stainless steel and superalloys.
Explore Wax Printers →Rapid casting uses 3D printed sand molds or wax patterns instead of traditional wooden or metal tooling. Parts go from CAD to finished casting in weeks, about 1/5 the cycle time of traditional pattern-based casting. No tooling means design changes are instant and free.
7 alloy families: aluminum alloys (A356, A357, ZL101), copper alloys (brass, bronze), cast iron (HT200, QT400), cast steel (ZG25-ZG45), magnesium alloys (AZ91D), high-temperature alloys (Inconel 718, Hastelloy), and titanium alloys (Ti6Al4V). Over 30 material process formulations developed in-house.
One part. Since we do not need traditional tooling, there is no MOQ. Single prototypes for validation, small batches for pilot runs, and full-scale serial production — all using the same 3D printing + casting workflow.
Yes. Full chain in-house: casting + CNC machining (3-axis to 5-axis) + heat treatment + surface treatment (anodizing, plating, painting) + inspection. We deliver finished parts ready for assembly, not raw castings that still need external shops.
ISO 9001 certified. 9 in-house inspection methods: X-ray (RT), CMM, spectrographic analysis, ultrasonic (UT), dye penetrant (PT), magnetic particle (MT), hardness testing, 3D scanning, and visual inspection. Full material certifications and inspection reports provided with every shipment.
Upload your 3D model at Get a Quote with: desired alloy, quantity, required delivery date, and any special requirements (heat treatment, NDT, machining tolerances). Our engineering team responds within 24 hours with a technical review, process recommendation, and pricing. Or email sales@lyafs.com.
