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ProcurementMarch 29, 2026·16 min read

China vs North America Aluminum Casting Cost: 2026

2026 breakdown: China vs North America aluminum casting cost — tooling, unit price, tariffs, and landed cost. Gravity die casting data for OEM procurement.

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ProcurementMarch 28, 2026·11 min read

Aluminum Casting T1 Samples China: RFQ Guide

Plan an aluminum casting T1 RFQ around drawing review, production-intent tooling, a 45-day standard or 35-day expedited tooling-to-T1 target, and project-defined inspection.

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ProcurementMarch 28, 2026·11 min read

Small-Batch Aluminum Casting China: MOQ & RFQ Guide

Planning a small-batch aluminum casting RFQ? Bohua's general MOQ is 500 pieces, with drawing-based review for larger or higher-value parts.

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ProcurementMarch 28, 2026·10 min read

Custom Aluminum Housing Casting: China Supplier Guide

Source custom aluminum housing castings from a Ningbo IATF 16949 foundry — A356/ADC12, CNC-machined, pressure-tight with leak-test records. PPAP-ready.

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ProcurementMarch 28, 2026·10 min read

Automotive Aluminum Casting Supplier China – IATF 16949

IATF 16949 certified aluminum foundry in China supplying automotive gravity die castings with PPAP, CMM inspection, and OEM RFQ support. A380, ADC12, A356.

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SourcingMarch 24, 2026·10 min read

EV Motor End Cover Manufacturer China — Sourcing Guide

China EV motor end cover supplier: IATF 16949 aluminum gravity casting, CMM-verified dimensions, sealing checkpoints, and PPAP-ready export supply.

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ProcurementMarch 24, 2026·10 min read

Aluminum Motor Housing Manufacturer China – EV & OEM

Source pressure-tight aluminum motor housings and EV enclosures from Bohua — gravity die and LPDC casting, leak-test records, CMM, PPAP. IATF 16949 certified.

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SourcingMarch 24, 2026·11 min read

Aluminum Gearbox Housing: China Supplier & RFQ Guide

A356 aluminum gearbox housings from an IATF 16949 gravity-casting foundry in China. Covers RFQ inputs, bearing-seat tolerances, PPAP, and OEM second-source.

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ProcurementMarch 24, 2026·10 min read

Aluminum Impeller Manufacturer China: OEM Sourcing Guide

Source aluminum impellers from a China gravity-casting foundry with CMM, PPAP, and leak-test records. Covers vane tolerances, balancing, and RFQ checklist.

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SourcingMarch 24, 2026·10 min read

Aluminum Valve Body Manufacturer China: Buyer Checklist

Plan an aluminum valve-body RFQ around process fit, sealing and machining datums, project-defined pressure-tightness records, CMM scope and PPAP requirements.

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SourcingMarch 24, 2026·10 min read

Aluminum Pump Housing Manufacturer China: OEM Guide

OEM sourcing guide for aluminum pump housing from China: RFQ checklist, pressure-tight specs, leak-test evidence & PPAP. IATF 16949 gravity-cast supplier.

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SourcingMarch 23, 2026·10 min read

Aluminum Valve Body Casting Manufacturer China

China aluminum valve body casting — gravity die & LPDC, sealing-face machining, pressure-tight inspection with CMM & PPAP. IATF 16949 certified.

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SourcingMarch 23, 2026·9 min read

Aluminum Casting RFQ Checklist for OEM Buyers (2026)

Before quoting aluminum castings from China, send 7 inputs: 2D/3D drawings, alloy spec, annual volume, tolerance, surface finish, and PPAP level. IATF 16949.

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SourcingMarch 23, 2026·8 min read

Pressure-Tight Aluminum Casting Supplier | Leak-Tested

Pressure-tight aluminum casting RFQ guidance for pump housings and valve bodies, with project-defined test methods, inspection frequency, CMM scope and PPAP up to Level 5.

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SourcingMarch 23, 2026·8 min read

A356 Casting Manufacturer China: OEM Checklist

Evaluate an A356 casting manufacturer in China: IATF 16949 cert, gravity die process, CMM + PPAP, and pressure-tight leak-test records before your RFQ.

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MaterialsMarch 20, 2026·13 min read

A356 vs ADC12: Which Alloy for Your Casting?

A356 vs ADC12: gravity die vs pressure die casting, strength-to-weight, machinability, and cost. IATF 16949 foundry guide for OEM buyers choosing an alloy.

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ProcurementMarch 20, 2026·18 min read

Prototype Aluminum Casting to Production: Supplier Guide

Scale prototype aluminum castings to full production with gravity die or LPDC. Covers alloy selection, tooling handoff, PPAP, and CMM inspection in China.

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ApplicationsMarch 19, 2026·10 min read

Aluminum Gravity Casting for Heat Sinks: Alloy & Fin Tips

Aluminum gravity casting for heat sinks: alloy selection (A356/ADC12), fin geometry limits, machining tolerances & CMM inspection from an IATF 16949 foundry.

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Technical GuideMarch 17, 2026·18 min read

A356 vs A380 vs ADC12 vs ZL114: Alloy Selection Guide

A356-T6, A380, ADC12 or ZL114 — choose the right aluminum casting alloy. Compare strength, corrosion resistance & process fit. IATF 16949 foundry, CMM + PPAP.

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ProcessMarch 17, 2026·15 min read

Sand Casting vs Gravity Die Casting: Key Differences

Sand casting vs gravity die casting: compare tolerances, surface finish, and tooling cost. IATF 16949 foundry guide to choosing the right aluminum process.

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