Production of custom mechanical components.
Steel and Special Alloy Investment Casting: certified quality and operational cost savings of up to 30%
Zero risk: If the sample is non-compliant, we will provide a 100% refund.
Zero risk: If the sample is non-compliant, we will provide a 100% refund.
- Italian Company since 2001
- ISO 9001:2015 (DNV)
- Allianz Product Liability Insurance
What if "Made in Italy" investment casting is now a hindrance rather than a guarantee?
European foundries pass energy costs onto your unit prices. You are paying the utility bill, not the value of the part.
Finding specialized operators for manual finishing or deburring in Italy is nearly impossible. Lead times are increasing.
Many local foundries no longer accept orders under 5,000 pieces or apply expensive setup fees that kill your margins.
But you also know that going there alone is a leap into the unknown.
The "Mystery" of the alloy: You order AISI 316 and receive a material that rusts after 6 months because the chemical composition is not certified.
Hidden porosity: The parts look good on the outside, but during the first machining process, you discover internal porosity that forces you to scrap everything.
Molds held hostage: If the foundry closes or raises prices, your mold is lost in China and you have to start all over again.
A company that combines Asian production efficiency with the security, control, and reliability you would expect from a European supplier.
EDR Fittings is not an intermediary.
pieces
supplied per year
average
savings
completed
each year
of imported material
1 million
pieces per order
Italy, China
and Dubai
The comparison your current supplier would rather you didn't see
Here is what you actually get when you choose EDR over traditional alternatives:
LOCAL SUPPLIER
Production cost
- High (100%)
Tooling cost
- High
Quality control
- Good
Legal entity
- Italian
Customs management
- None
Molding costs
- Very high
Technical support
- Good
DIRECT SUPPLIER
Production cost
- Low (-40%)
Tooling cost
- Low
Quality control
- Uncertain (at your risk)
Legal entity
- None
Customs management
- At your expense
Molding costs
- Low
Technical support
- Language barrier
EDR
Production cost
- Optimized (-25/30%)
Tooling cost
- -50% vs Italy
Quality control
- Double (Asia + Italy, with guarantee)
Legal entity
- Italian + Insurance policy
Customs management
- Included (DDP)
Molding costs
- Low
Technical support
- Italian Engineers
Production cost
Tooling Cost
Quality control
Legal entity
Customs management
Molding costs
Technical support
LOCAL SUPPLIER
- High (100%)
- High
- Good
- Italian
- None
- Very high
- Good
OVERSEAS SUPPLIER
- Low (-40%)
- Low
- Uncertain
- None
- At your expense
- Low
- Language Barrier
- Optimized (-25/30%)
- -50% vs Italy
- Double (Asia + Italy, with guarantee)
- Italian + Insurance policy
- Included (DDP)
- Low
- Italian Engineers
We do not sell "castings"
We do not just “melt metal.” We engineer the process to reduce weight, eliminate unnecessary machining, and guarantee dimensional repeatability that sand casting cannot offer. We manage the entire flow, from the choice of the casting process (Silica Sol vs. Water Glass) to non-destructive testing.
Materials and special alloys
We manage the supply of materials that are often difficult to find or prohibitively expensive in Europe. We guarantee chemical compliance with spectrographic analysis on every batch.
Stainless steels
AISI 304, 316L, 17-4PH, Duplex 2205.
Superalloys & Titanium
Nickel-based alloys (Inconel 625/718) and Cobalt for high temperature/corrosion applications. Titanium casting in a controlled atmosphere.
Non-ferrous alloys
Bronze, Brass, and specific Aluminum alloys (e.g., A356 T6 heat-treatable, superior to standard die-casting alloy).
Carbon and alloy steels
For structural and mechanical applications.
Investment casting technologies
Complex components such as: valves, impellers, automotive, marine. We choose the correct process based on your requirements for roughness, budget, and tolerance.
Silica Sol Process
For superior surface finishes (Ra 3.2 – 6.3) and tight dimensional tolerances (CT4-CT6). Ideal for stainless steel and critical aesthetic or functional components.
Water Glass Process
The strategic choice to reduce costs on less critical or large-scale components, while maintaining structural quality superior to sand casting.
Machining and heat treatments
Casting is just the beginning. We provide the component ready for the assembly line.
CNC Machining
Turning, milling, and grinding of critical seats directly on the casting.
Heat treatments
Solution annealing (for Stainless Steel), Quenching and Tempering, Aging (T6), Normalizing, and Case Hardening.
HIP (Hot Isostatic Pressing)
Upon request for critical sectors (Aerospace/Oil & Gas), we subject castings to high pressure to close any microporosity and ensure 100% density.
And to complete the job 100%:
Surface finishes and heat treatments
The part arrives finished. No need to manage external galvanic treatments.
Aesthetic and protective finishes
- Mirror polishing: Manual or Robotic – An EDR specialty for the marine industry.
- Electropolishing and pickling: For maximum passivation and chemical cleanliness.
- Anodizing (on aluminum) and satin finishing.
Technical coatings
- Anti-corrosion: Geomet (Dacromet), zinc plating (galvanization), electroless nickel plating.
- Industrial Aesthetics: Black oxide, painting (liquid or powder), electrophoresis.
- Mass finishing: Tumbling for deburring and cost-effective polishing.
Testing and certifications
The main unknown in investment casting is internal porosity. We prevent it before shipping.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Radiographic testing (X-Ray) for internal integrity, Dye Penetrant, and Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT) for surface defects.
Metrology
CMM dimensional inspections with detailed reports.
Functional tests
Pressure leak testing for valves, pump bodies, and hydraulic components.
Sector certifications: MOCA/Food Grade:
- Migration tests compliant with Ministerial Decree 258 of 21/12/2010 for steel components in contact with food.
- NACE compliant materials for applications in corrosive environments (Oil & Gas).
EUROPEAN SAFETY
Many promise you “Chinese prices.” Few tell you what happens when something goes wrong.
We do not ask you to take our word for it.
We provide you with written, contractual, and insurance guarantees that no improvised trader can offer you.
We apply a double check:
1. In Asia: Our technical staff performs factory audits and in-line inspections during production.
2. In Italy: Before delivery to you, the goods pass through our metrological laboratory in Genoa. We verify tolerances and materials with CMM machines, 3D scanners, and spectrometers.
This is the guarantee that gives our customers peace of mind. EDR Fittings covers every supply with a Third-Party Liability Insurance Policy.
If one of our components should cause accidental damage to property or persons due to a manufacturing defect, you are covered.
Virtually no one else does this. We do.
We know that investing in new molds can be daunting. Here is our pact: We produce the tooling and the first samples. If they do not conform to the drawing, we redo them at our expense.
What if the second trial is also unsuccessful?
We will fully refund the cost of the tooling. You do not risk a single euro.
Forget about fluctuations in the Dollar or Yuan that erode margins once an order has started.
The price we agree upon at the time of the order is what you will pay upon delivery, in Euro. We take on the exchange rate risk.
We directly manage intermodal transport from Asia to the rest of the world by air, rail, or sea.
Should production suffer an unexpected delay, we take charge of the urgent air shipment to get you the parts needed to keep the line running, at no additional cost to you.
Many promise you “Chinese prices.” Few tell you what happens when something goes wrong.
We do not ask you to take our word for it.
We provide you with written, contractual, and insurance guarantees that no improvised trader can offer you.
We don't ask for your trust
We show it through facts
For over 25 years, we have been the production partner of global leaders who accept no compromises on quality.
Exhaust manifolds
Stainless steel EGR
Valves, stainless steel
(304)
Components for
pliers, carbon steel
Structural forgings,
carbon steel
Glass retention systems,
anodized aluminum
Pump parts, stainless
steel (316)
STELLANTIS/FCA
Exhaust manifolds
Stainless steel EGR
ABB
Valves, stainless steel
(304)
KNIPEX
Components for
pliers, carbon steel
IVECO
Structural forgings,
carbon steel
SAINT GOBAIN
Glass retention systems,
anodized aluminum
EBARA
Pump parts, stainless
steel (316)
The impossible challenge: Al Wasl Dome - Expo Dubai 2020
The Challenge:
Manufacture 18,000 steel brackets for the world’s largest lattice structure, with zero tolerances and EPD environmental certification.
The EDR Solution:
We managed the investment casting production with magnetic inspection on every single piece.
The Result:
On-time delivery, zero structural defects, project successfully completed together with Cimolai.
About us
The face behind EDR
We are not salespeople; we are technicians and engineers.
Behind EDR Fittings there is no anonymous investment fund. There is Edoardo Della Rocca, founder and technician with a visceral passion for mechanics.
“I founded EDR with a simple idea: to combine the best technologies in the
world (which today are found in Asia) with the culture of Italian quality.
I am a pilot (Porsche GT3) and a nautical commander: I know that a defective component is not just a cost, it is a risk that one cannot afford.”
This is why several times a year I personally visit the factories of our production partners in China and India. I am not satisfied with a report via email.
I want to see the machines running and the quality controls being performed.”
to 30% starting from the next batch!
Put us to the test on a single part number
Send us the drawing of a component that currently costs you too much or gives you quality problems.
1.
Fill out the form and upload your drawing.
2.
Our engineers evaluate the feasibility and the best technology.
3.
Receive a quote within 24 hours.
Or alternatively:
or write to us at:
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FAQ
LEGITIMATE QUESTIONS
You are not required to have a “frozen” design. Our technical office in Genoa always performs a preliminary Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis. Often, before starting the mold, we suggest small geometric changes that are functionally imperceptible but improve the quality of the casting and reduce the mold cost. The goal is to optimize the part before spending a single euro on tooling.
Absolutely not. The molds are your exclusive property. EDR Fittings acts as a custodian: we guarantee routine maintenance and correct storage with our partners to protect them from wear. If one day, for any reason, you decide to withdraw them, we will organize the shipment to your premises. All of this is governed by a contract under Italian law, not Chinese law.
Yes. Although China remains the leader for technology and costs, we have diversified our supply chain. EDR Fittings also has qualified production partners in India and Vietnam. Depending on the trend of tariffs, transport costs, or your company policies, we can move production to the most advantageous country, always guaranteeing the same quality standard and the same Italian technical contact.
We never rely solely on paper certificates. The chemical composition is verified twice: first at the foundry with a spectrometer during pouring and, if necessary, a sample is sent to a certified Italian laboratory for further confirmation. We always provide the 3.1 certificate according to the EN 10204 standard, validated by our metallurgists. If the material does not match the required spectrum, the batch does not even ship.
The standard sea transit time is 90 days, but it is not the only option. For sampling or critical emergencies, we use air freight (7-10 days). Furthermore, for customers with scheduled orders, we offer a Consignment Stock service or safety warehouse in Italy: we produce in advance and keep the goods ready in Genoa, delivering them within 48 hours when you need them.
This is precisely why we prevent the problem at the source. Upon request, we perform Radiographic (X-Ray) and Dye Penetrant testing on the raw casting. However, thanks to our Allianz Product Liability Policy, if a hidden defect should escape testing and cause damage or additional costs, you are protected by insurance coverage, something a direct importer cannot offer you.
Protecting your Intellectual Property (IP) is our priority. Even before receiving the files, we sign a binding NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) in Italy. Our production partners have worked with us for over 20 years on exclusive projects (including luxury and automotive brands) and are contractually bound not to disclose or reproduce components for third parties. Your legal interface remains EDR Fittings S.r.l., subject to Italian law.
Our philosophy is technical, not just commercial. We advise against investment casting if you have very small batches (under 50-100 pieces per year) where the mold amortization would be too high, or if you have very simple geometries (e.g., standard cylindrical bushings) that cost less to machine from bar stock. In these cases, we will tell you immediately during the free feasibility analysis, directing you toward the most cost-effective technology for you.