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Engineering Export · HS 7325.99

Castings & Forgings Supplier from India

Sand, shell, investment and die castings alongside open and closed die forgings, in iron, steel, stainless and aluminium. Finish machined to drawing on request, with NDT and material test certificates on every lot.

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At a Glance
Sand to Investment
Casting routes
Open & Closed die
Forging
CT / ISO 8062
Tolerance grades
MTC
Every lot

Casting or Forging — Start With What the Part Must Survive

Casting pours molten metal into a shape; forging presses solid metal into one. Forging aligns the grain flow with the part, which gives it better fatigue and impact strength. Casting gives far more freedom of shape. Most buyers should decide on load before they decide on price.

Casting vs Forging
FactorCastingForging
Shape complexityVery high — internal cavities possibleLimited — simpler shapes
Strength & fatigueLower — risk of porosityHigher — aligned grain flow
Tooling costLower (sand) to moderateHigher — dies are expensive
Best forHousings, pump bodies, valve bodiesCrankshafts, flanges, gears, hooks, levers
Economic volumeLow to highMedium to high

Rotating, load-bearing or safety-critical parts are usually forged. Complex housings and bodies are usually cast. When a part could go either way, the volume and the tooling cost usually decide it.

Casting Routes and What Each Achieves

Casting Processes
ProcessTypical ToleranceSurfaceBest For
Sand castingCT 11–13RoughLarge parts, low volume, low tooling cost
Shell mouldingCT 8–10GoodMedium parts, better accuracy than sand
Investment castingCT 5–7Very goodComplex precision parts, near-net shape
Pressure die castingCT 4–6ExcellentHigh-volume aluminium and zinc parts
Gravity die castingCT 6–8GoodMedium-volume aluminium parts

Tolerance grades follow ISO 8062. Tighter-tolerance processes cost more in tooling but reduce the machining needed afterwards, so compare total cost to finished part rather than casting price alone.

Materials and Quality Checks

Standard Capability
ParameterCapability
Cast materialsGrey and ductile iron, carbon and alloy steel, stainless, aluminium, bronze
Forged materialsCarbon steel, alloy steel (EN19, EN24, 4140), stainless
Weight rangeGrams to several hundred kg (process dependent)
Heat treatmentNormalising, quench and temper, annealing
MachiningFinish machining to drawing available
NDTRadiography, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant
Material testingChemistry, tensile, hardness, impact
Tolerance standardISO 8062 (castings)

On specifications: the capabilities above reflect standard specifications for this process. Achievable tolerances and finishes for your part depend on geometry, material and quantity, and are confirmed at quotation after drawing review. Every first article ships with a full dimensional inspection report against your drawing, plus Material Test Certificates for the raw material. We do not ask buyers to take a capability claim on trust.

Inspection & Documentation

Castings and forgings are verified for internal soundness as well as dimensions.

Dimensional Inspection Report
Against drawing, first article and lot sampling
Material Test Certificate
Chemistry and mechanicals, heat traceable
NDT Report
Radiography, UT, MPI or DPT as specified
Heat Treatment Certificate
Process and resulting hardness
Certificate of Conformity
Confirms parts meet drawing and specification
Invoice, Packing List, BL
Full original export set

HS Code 7325 (cast iron/steel articles) · 7326 (forged articles) · 7616 (aluminium castings). Confirmed at order stage.

How Ordering Works

1
Send your drawing
PDF or STEP, material, tolerances, finish, quantity.
2
DFM review & quote
Manufacturability checked, FOB or CIF quote within 24 hours.
3
First article & report
Sample parts with full dimensional inspection report.
4
Approve & produce
Series production only after you approve the first article.

MOQ is discussed at order stage based on part complexity and material. Payment by advance TT, LC at sight, or DP/DA case by case.

Buyer Questions

Should my part be cast or forged?

Decide by what the part must survive. Forging aligns grain flow with the part shape, giving better fatigue and impact strength, so rotating, load-bearing and safety-critical parts are usually forged. Casting allows far more complex shapes including internal cavities, so housings, pump bodies and valve bodies are usually cast.

Which casting process should I choose?

It depends on size, volume and accuracy. Sand casting suits large, low-volume parts with low tooling cost. Investment casting gives near-net-shape precision for complex parts. Pressure die casting is for high-volume aluminium and zinc parts. Compare total cost to the finished part, since tighter processes reduce later machining.

What tolerances do castings achieve?

Casting tolerances follow ISO 8062 grades. Sand casting typically achieves CT 11 to 13, investment casting CT 5 to 7, and pressure die casting CT 4 to 6. Critical features are normally finish machined to drawing tolerance after casting.

How is internal quality checked?

By non-destructive testing matched to the defect risk. Radiography and ultrasonic testing find internal porosity and inclusions; magnetic particle and dye penetrant testing find surface cracks. Specify the NDT method and acceptance level at enquiry stage, since it affects both cost and lead time.

Are castings and forgings supplied machined?

Yes, finish machining to your drawing is available, so parts arrive ready to assemble. Supplying raw castings or forgings is also possible if you machine in house. Specify which at quotation, as it changes both price and inspection scope.

What HS code applies to castings and forgings?

Cast articles of iron or steel generally fall under HS Code 7325, forged articles under 7326, and aluminium castings under 7616. Parts forming components of specific machinery may fall under application codes. The correct code is confirmed at order stage.

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Specifications
Casting ProcessesSand, Investment, Die, Gravity Die
Forging ProcessesClosed die, open die, ring rolling
Weight Range0.1kg to 5000kg (casting)
MaterialsCI, SG Iron, Steel, Aluminium, Brass, Bronze
StandardsASTM, EN, IS, DIN, JIS
ToleranceCT8-CT12 as-cast / CT5-CT8 machined
NDTVisual, PT, MT, UT, RT, Spectro
Heat TreatmentNormalise, anneal, Q&T, case harden
MOQDiscussed at order stage
Lead Time45-60 days first article
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Certifications
ISO 9001 IATF 16949 ASTM A48 EN 1563 Spectro Analysis UT/RT Inspection
HS Code
7325.99
India Origin
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