Industry Overview
The automotive industry is undergoing its most significant transformation in a century, and casting requirements are changing with it. EV platforms demand battery housings with wall thicknesses of 2–3mm and dimensional tolerances of ±0.1mm. Structural components must meet crash performance standards while hitting aggressive weight targets. And OEM supply chains require full traceability, CMM inspection reports, and IATF 16949-aligned quality systems on every shipment. PrimeCast Global has built its process portfolio specifically around these demands. We run HPDC for high-volume brackets and enclosures, LPDC for structural battery and motor housings, squeeze casting for safety-critical suspension and brake components, and investment casting for complex precision powertrain parts. Every automotive drawing is reviewed by our casting engineering team before production begins.
Common Industry Challenges
- →EV battery housings require 2–3mm wall thickness with ±0.1mm dimensional tolerance
- →Safety-critical components (brake calipers, steering knuckles) require near-zero porosity
- →Lightweight aluminum and magnesium alloys demand precise process control to avoid defects
- →OEM supply chains require CMM reports, material certs, and IATF 16949-aligned QMS
- →High-volume production targets require consistent cycle times and scrap rates below 1%
Our Solutions
- HPDC for high-volume aluminum brackets, enclosures, and connectors — 500+ parts/shift
- LPDC for structural EV battery housings and motor housings — density superior to gravity casting
- Squeeze casting for brake calipers and suspension arms — near-forging strength, T6 treatable
- Investment casting for complex precision powertrain components — CT4–CT6 tolerance
- CMM dimensional reports, third-party material certification, and full traceability on every order
Typical Applications
Representative components we manufacture for this industry.
Casting Precision & Tolerance Standards for Automotive & New Energy
For Automotive & New Energy applications, we manufacture to international standards with the following precision capabilities.
* Tolerances based on ISO 8062 / GB/T 6414 standards. Actual values depend on part geometry, material, and process parameters.
Recommended Casting Processes
Typical Parts We Produce
Featured Case Study
A real project from our Automotive & New Energy portfolio.
Turbocharger Impeller Yield Improvement for European Automotive OEM
Turbocharger impeller dimensional accuracy was below specification, causing 12% yield loss and delivery delays on a high-volume OEM program.
Redesigned process route with aerospace-grade tolerances improved yield by 15%, reduced scrap cost by €28,000/month, and restored on-time delivery.