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Automotive Castings

Automotive aluminum castings for OEM and automotive supply-chain programs, from manifolds and housings to structural brackets with traceability and validation support.

Structural brackets

A356 or ZL114 castings for chassis or mounting applications.

Intake and thermal parts

Large gravity-cast manifolds and coolant-related housings.

Powertrain housings

Leak-sensitive housings supported by machining and inspection.

Quality planning

PPAP documentation can be provided up to Level 5 according to project requirements.

Automotive summary

Primary alloysA356 / ZL114
Facility13,420 m² production and building area
Employees85
Actual annual outputApproximately 3–4 million parts per year
Quality systemBohua Casting operates under an NQA-certified IATF 16949 quality management system. ISO 9001 requirements are incorporated within the IATF 16949 system; Bohua does not currently hold a separate ISO 9001 certificate. ISO 14001 certification is under application.
Tooling to T145 days standard; 35 days expedited

Automotive FAQ

What automotive parts can Bohua produce?

Typical parts include brackets, housings, intake manifolds, powertrain cases, thermal modules, and structural aluminum components in A356 or ZL114 depending on design and process fit.

Does Bohua support PPAP and automotive documentation?

PPAP documentation can be provided up to Level 5 according to project requirements.

Which inspections are common for automotive castings?

Common checks include spectrometer verification, X-ray for internal quality, CMM for critical dimensions, hardness or tensile testing when required, and control-plan-based in-process checks.

How long does tooling take for automotive castings?

Bohua's confirmed tooling-to-T1 planning reference is 45 days standard; 35 days expedited. Final timing depends on part complexity, machining scope, sample approval requirements, and buyer documentation needs.