Select A36 carbon steel as raw material. Conduct strict incoming inspection to check chemical composition, mechanical properties and material internal quality, reject raw materials with cracks, inclusions and defects. Manufacture casting moulds according to the product dimension drawing. Complete mould cleaning and pre-treatment to guarantee the integrity of cast blanks for single swivel socket.
2.Investment Casting Forming
Melt qualified A36 carbon steel and pour into the pre-treated mould cavity to form integrated cast blanks including two pipe sockets and hinged swivel joint structure. Control pouring temperature and cooling speed to avoid shrinkage holes, air bubbles and deformation. Ensure the cast blank has compact internal structure and complete outline of hinge lugs and pipe holders.
3.Deburring, Machining & Assembly
Remove casting gates, flash and sharp burrs on the blank surface. Perform machining on inner pipe holes, set screw threaded holes and hinge pin holes. Press-fit hinge pin for the swivel part to achieve flexible rotation. Install set screws, test the rotating function to ensure smooth angle adjustment without jamming.
4.Pre-galvanizing Surface Pretreatment
Carry out multi-step pretreatment including degreasing, pickling and activation. Remove oil, rust and oxide scale on the casting surface. Fully rinse and dry the workpiece to obtain clean and active metal surface, which ensures good adhesion of the subsequent composite zinc coating.
5.Composite Electroplating & Hot-dip Galvanizing
Implement combined electroplating and hot-dip galvanizing process to reach 80μm zinc layer thickness. Electroplating forms a uniform base zinc layer covering the complex hinge and threaded areas. Hot-dip galvanizing builds thick protective coating to enhance corrosion resistance. Clean excess zinc residues after galvanizing.
6.Final Inspection & Packaging
Carry out full final inspection, including zinc coating thickness test, dimension check, rotation flexibility test and appearance inspection. Mark qualified products with material grade and specification. Pack finished fittings with protective packing materials to prevent scratch and damage during transportation and storage.