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Making a cylinder head for a single cylinder hit and miss engine.
Core making moulding casting and machining operations.
The engine is an Olds Gearless, a 4 srtoke with no gears.
An eccentric on the crankshaft operates a ratchet wheel to give the necessary timing.

Metal fabrication refers to the process of constructing metal by changing the standard raw metal materials with the use of specialized tools and equipment. Metal fabrication techniques, depending on the temperature at which the metal is processed, can be either be cold, hot or warm.

Examples of metal-fabricated products are everywhere. In fact, many of the common objects that we see and use in the house or office such as paper clips, nails and bolts are made using metal fabrication processes. Machines, automobiles, computers, heavy equipment, structural frames, hand railing and stairs of buildings are also constructed through metal fabrication.

Metal fabrication techniques are different from other metal methods such as, for instance, casting where you need to use some kind of mold to create the structure. In the case of fabrication, you utilize hand tools or machinery and a little elbow grease to come up with the desired output.

There are various techniques in fabricating metal components. One of them is metal forming. It is said to the oldest form of metal fabrication. Ancient civilization used the art of metal forming to create armaments. By just utilizing simple tools such as wooden mallet and metal hammer, Greek and Roman craftsmen were able to produce helmets and cuirrasses. The category of metal forming consists of forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing, deep drawing, bending, spinning, and many others.

Another metal fabrication process is called machining or material removal, which involves the use of a cutting tool to remove unwanted metal materials from a workpiece to come up with the desired shape. This is an application that is designed to perfect metal surfaces, ranging from abrasive techniques to precise spot removal methods for parts as small as jewelry.

Common metal removal processes include sawing, tapping, broaching, boring, turning, drilling, milling and grinding. All of them are a common part of most manufacturing processes.

With the advent of modern technology, advanced metal fabrication techniques have also been invented to make the job easier and reduce production time. Nowadays, laser cutting, electro discharge machining, wire electro discharge machining and waterjet cutting are becoming more and more popular among metal fabricators and hobbyists.

We are offering Investment casting production.Investment casting, which is also known as the “lost wax investment casting ” process, traces its roots to the Sang Dynasty in China from 1766 B.C. to 1122 B.C. The method was brought into modern industrial use when American manufacturers applied investment casting to make high quality military parts during World War II. It was found practical for many wartime needs – and during the postwar period it expanded into many non-aircraft applications. Today, investment casting is recognized and used worldwide as a technique for producing close-tolerance metal parts at highly competitive costs.

Ningbo KaiSheng Casting& Machining Manufacturer is a specialized manufacturer and a exporter of various casting parts and machining parts .
Ningbo KaiSheng is located in Ningbo, the famous port city in China. The factory was founded in 1998, over the years , we have grown from 70 workers to 250 ,from only one foundry to three foundries and a machining center ,and we are still growing. We will satisfied the more and more requirements of your mechanical component . The output of aluminum casting is 1000 tons per year, iron casting is 300 tons,and the other material casting is about 1000 tons. We believe that the outputs will be  much more next year.

Our Advantage is the separation of the foundry , different foundry for different material,This process is the best of the parts’quality . Also, we have a machining center . We have a strong commitment on service, quality, and innovation. Our commitment begins with using the best available equipment, materials, people, processes, and technology to manufacture your investment casting,sand casting,die casting and machining components. Our goal is to produce on time, cost effective.
The products refer to the industries of automobile, Marine, valve and pipe fittings, construction, engineering, mining machinery, railway,hardwares, power transmission line as well as non magnetic stainless steel castings in Electronics field. The producta are exported to U.S.A, European countries, North of Africa,southeast of Asian.
Ningbo kaisheng is dedicated to supply you excellent service and quality.