Customer Background

The Russian mining customer has been serving the mining industry for many years, with extensive experience in mining equipment applications and related project services.

During long-term equipment operation, the customer required wear-resistant components with longer service life, stable performance, and reliable technical support. They were looking for a professional wear parts manufacturer capable of providing customized solutions based on actual operating conditions and maintaining stable production capabilities.

In July 2026, the customer visited HAITIAN CASTING for technical discussions on Ceramic VTM Liner (Vertical Mill Liner), mining wear liners, and related wear-resistant casting projects. Both sides exchanged ideas on product performance, material selection, manufacturing processes, and future cooperation opportunities.

Project Requirements

During the technical discussion, the customer focused on several key requirements:

· Wear resistance under long-term mining operating conditions;

· Material performance stability and batch consistency;

· The influence of heat treatment processes on hardness and toughness;

· Technical support during product validation.

Among these topics, the customer paid particular attention to quenching time and heat treatment parameters, seeking a deeper understanding of how heat treatment affects material structure, mechanical properties, and long-term service performance.

HAITIAN’s Technical Solutions

1. Material Optimization Based on Operating Conditions

Based on the customer’s application requirements, HAITIAN’s technical team conducted a detailed analysis of the wear-resistant material system and introduced its material control approach.

HAITIAN does not simply focus on increasing hardness. Instead, the company aims to achieve an optimal balance between wear resistance, impact toughness, structural stability, and long-term operating reliability.

Through:

· Optimizing alloy composition according to different equipment conditions;

· Precisely controlling key alloying elements;

· Ensuring material stability through furnace-side composition testing;

· Improving material performance through optimized heat treatment processes;

HAITIAN ensures that wear-resistant products can perform reliably in complex mining environments.

2. Heat Treatment Process Optimization

Regarding the customer’s questions about quenching time and heat treatment parameters, HAITIAN’s technical team provided detailed analysis based on practical manufacturing experience.

The discussion focused on:

· The influence of quenching time on material microstructure;

· The impact of heat treatment parameters on hardness and toughness;

· Methods to maintain product performance stability under different operating conditions.

Based on project requirements, HAITIAN will provide further technical documents, including heat treatment parameter explanations, process information, and performance verification data to support product confirmation and testing.

3. Ceramic VTM Liner Solution

For the Ceramic VTM Liner (Ceramic Liner for Vertical Stirred Mill) project, HAITIAN provided a customized wear-resistant liner solution based on the operating characteristics of grinding equipment.

According to equipment parameters and application conditions, HAITIAN can provide:

· Material selection recommendations;

· Liner structure optimization;

· Dimensional compatibility analysis;

· Sample testing support;

· Product performance evaluation.

By combining advanced wear-resistant materials with optimized structural design, HAITIAN helps improve liner stability during long-term operation and reduce maintenance frequency and equipment downtime risks.

Project Process

Technical Communication

HAITIAN’s engineering team discussed product requirements, operating conditions, technical standards, and validation procedures with the customer to further clarify project expectations.

Manufacturing Capability Demonstration

During the factory visit, the customer toured HAITIAN’s manufacturing facilities, including:

· Wear-resistant casting production lines;

· Heat treatment facilities;

· Precision machining centers;

· Product quality inspection laboratories.

The customer gained a deeper understanding of the complete manufacturing process, from material preparation and casting to heat treatment and final inspection.

Quality Control

HAITIAN has established a comprehensive quality management system covering the entire production process, including:

· Chemical composition analysis of raw materials;

· Casting process quality control;

· Heat treatment performance testing;

· Hardness testing;

· Metallographic analysis;

· Dimensional accuracy inspection.

Through strict quality control procedures, HAITIAN ensures stable product performance and meets the long-term operational requirements of mining customers.

Project Results and Future Cooperation

Through this technical exchange, both sides further clarified project requirements, product specifications, and future validation directions.

The customer gained a deeper understanding of HAITIAN’s manufacturing capabilities, quality management system, and technical support capabilities, recognizing HAITIAN’s professional expertise in wear-resistant product development and manufacturing.

Going forward, HAITIAN CASTING will continue to provide technical support for this project, including product validation, process confirmation, and future supply services.

With professional manufacturing capabilities, a comprehensive quality system, and extensive experience in mining wear parts applications, HAITIAN CASTING is committed to providing stable and high-performance wear-resistant solutions for mining customers.