Can Neway support prototype impellers for hydraulic performance testing?
Can Neway Support Prototype Impellers for Hydraulic Performance Testing?
Prototype Development for Hydraulic Validation
Yes, Neway Die Casting provides full support for prototype impellers designed specifically for hydraulic performance testing. Whether you're optimizing head pressure, flow rate, or cavitation resistance, our rapid tooling, high-fidelity casting, and post-machining capabilities enable accurate impeller prototypes tailored for controlled testing environments.
Prototyping Capabilities for Impellers
Neway offers fast-turnaround prototyping using materials and processes that simulate final production performance:
Materials: Prototypes are available in C87500 silicon bronze, C95800 aluminum bronze, and C83600 leaded red brass to replicate real-world corrosion and wear conditions.
Rapid Tooling: Temporary aluminum or hybrid tooling enables sample production in as little as 10–15 working days.
Dimensional Tolerances: ±0.05 mm for vanes, ±0.01 mm for bore and hub features
Post-Machining: CNC machining of sealing surfaces, vane edges, and balance-critical areas
Hydraulic Test-Ready Impeller Features
Precisely cast or machined vane profiles for head/flow validation
True-to-design blade angles (15°–60°) and controlled curvature
Available in closed, semi-open, or open impeller configurations
Balanced rotors for vibration-free testing at operational speeds
Support for Testing Protocols
Prototype impellers from Neway are compatible with:
ISO 9906 (hydraulic performance acceptance tests)
ANSI/HI 1.6 (rotodynamic pump testing)
Custom bench testing for specific flow rate, NPSHr, or power input parameters
Testing partners or clients typically use Neway prototypes to validate:
Pressure-flow performance curves
Cavitation inception and impeller erosion resistance
Efficiency across speed and load ranges
Customer-Oriented Prototype Services
Neway provides end-to-end support for impeller testing:
Copper and Bronze Die Casting: Prototypes that closely match production material behavior
Rapid Prototyping Services: Short lead times and design flexibility for R&D testing
Post-Machining and QA: Bore finishing, dynamic balancing, and dimensional validation
