Precision Machining at Scale: How Shilpan Delivers Accuracy Across Casting, Forging, and Bar Stock

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing world, precision is everything. Whether an OEM is sourcing a valve body, a pump housing, or a structural bracket, the expectation remains the same — flawless accuracy, repeatable quality, and on-time delivery. That’s where precision machining plays its critical role.

Shilpan Steelcast, one of the largest investment casting foundries in India, has built its reputation on this very foundation. Over the years, the company has evolved beyond casting to become a fully equipped precision machining partner — delivering CNC-machined components not only from its own castings but also from forged parts, bar stock, and other metal processes like die casting, sand casting, shell molding, and MIM.

A Fully Equipped Machining Ecosystem

At Shilpan, machining isn’t an afterthought — it’s a core manufacturing capability backed by world-class infrastructure.

The company’s precision machining division includes:
• CNC Turning Centers for small to large components
• Vertical Machining Centers (VMCs) and Horizontal Machining Centers (HMCs) for multi-face operations
• 5-Axis Machining for complex geometries
• SPMs and Dedicated Lines for high-volume automotive and valve parts
• Thread Rolling, Boring, Drilling, and Tapping stations for precision detailing
• CMMs and In-Process Inspection Systems ensuring tolerance control throughout production

Every setup is designed to deliver dimensional accuracy, superior surface finish, and consistency across batches, whether it’s a prototype or a million-piece production run.

Machining Expertise Across All Material Sources

What sets Shilpan apart from most foundries is its material versatility. The precision machining division seamlessly handles parts produced through:
• Investment Casting
• Forging
• Sand Casting
• Die Casting
• Shell Molding
• Metal Injection Molding (MIM)
• Bar Stock

This flexibility enables OEMs to consolidate multiple supply chains into one trusted partner. Whether the part begins as a casting or a forged billet, it leaves Shilpan’s facility as a fully finished, ready-to-install component.

Process Integration That Reduces Lead Time

Unlike standalone machine shops, Shilpan operates within a vertically integrated ecosystem where casting, machining, and assembly happen in tandem.

This integration means:
• Shorter lead times through ERP-driven planning and synchronized production flows
• Lower cost of quality — no need for rework or re-machining at third-party facilities
• Better dimensional consistency, thanks to in-house fixturing and tooling control
• Faster prototyping for OEMs developing new parts or assemblies

In short, machining precision meets foundry discipline, creating a manufacturing model that’s both agile and reliable.

Engineering Precision Backed by Certification

Shilpan’s machining excellence is built on global standards and certified systems:
• ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management
• IATF 16949:2016 – Automotive Quality Management
• ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management
• ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health & Safety
• PED 2014/68/EU – Pressure Equipment Directive (Europe)
• AD 2000 Merkblatt W0 – German Pressure Equipment Standard

This combination ensures complete process traceability, metallurgical integrity, and regulatory compliance — from the raw material stage to the final inspection report.

Advanced Quality Assurance Infrastructure

Every machined component undergoes a rigorous multi-stage quality validation process:
• In-Process and Final CMM Inspection
• Surface Finish and Dimensional Checks
• NDT Testing (UT, MT, PT)
• Hardness and Metallurgical Evaluation
• Gauge Calibration and PPAP Documentation (where applicable)

By embedding inspection within the production workflow, Shilpan ensures that quality is not verified at the end — it’s maintained at every step.

Industries Served

Shilpan’s precision machining solutions power multiple global industries:
• Automotive and Commercial Vehicles
• Pumps and Valves
• Hardware and Locking Systems
• Oil & Gas Equipment
• Structural and Hydraulic Applications

Each sector benefits from the same core strength — precision, reliability, and supply consistency.

Why Global OEMs Choose Shilpan for Machining

Beyond capability and certifications, OEMs partner with Shilpan because the company delivers:
• End-to-End Responsibility — one partner for casting, machining, and assembly
• Global Supply Support — warehousing in Chicago (USA) and Rotterdam (Europe) ensures just-in-time availability
• Flexible Batch Production — from prototypes to mass runs
• Competitive Total Landed Cost — enabled by process integration and localized inventory

In an era where supplier reliability defines success, Shilpan’s machining division gives OEMs the precision they need — and the partnership they can rely on.

Conclusion

Precision machining is where every micron matters — and so does every promise.

At Shilpan Steelcast, machining isn’t an add-on service; it’s a commitment to accuracy, scalability, and consistency. Whether your component starts as an investment casting, a forging, or a bar stock, Shilpan delivers precision at scale — ready for your production line, anywhere in the world.

Looking for a reliable machining partner?

Contact Shilpan Steelcast today to discuss your project requirements and experience world-class precision manufacturing.