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Automotive Manufacturing High-Yield Strength Ductile Iron Casting Part Series 1

Ductile iron is generally made of spheroidized and inoculated graphite, which effectively improves the mechanical properties, plasticity and toughness of cast iron, thereby obtaining a higher strength than carbon steel. Ductile iron is a high-strength cast iron material developed in the 1950s. Its comprehensive performance is close to that of steel. Based on its excellent performance, it has been successfully used in some castings with complex forces and high requirements for strength, toughness and wear resistance. Ductile iron has rapidly developed into a widely used cast iron material second only to gray cast iron. The so-called "iron instead of steel" mainly refers to ductile iron.
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Overview


Designed for automotive powertrain and suspension systems, our Automotive Manufacturing High-Yield Strength Ductile Iron Casting Part Series 1 offers a lightweight, cost-effective alternative to steel, combining high yield strength with excellent formability. Cast from ASTM A536 Grade 65-45-12 and EN-GJS-400-18, these parts meet the rigorous demands of passenger vehicles and commercial trucks, enabling weight reduction and fuel efficiency.


Features


Automotive-Grade Performance

Yield Strength Leadership:

Yield strength 45ksi (310MPa), 20% higher than standard ductile iron, supporting load-bearing applications like suspension arms and steering knuckles.

Elongation ≥12%, enabling cold forming and crash energy absorption, critical for safety-compliant automotive components (FMVSS 208).

Microstructure Purity: Ferritic matrix (≥90%) with nodular graphite size ≥8 (ISO 945), enhancing fatigue life (10⁸ cycles at 120MPa) for wheel hubs and brake calipers.


Lightweighting Solutions

Thin-Wall Technology: Successfully casts 3-5mm walls for lightweight components, achieving 25% weight reduction compared to gray iron without compromising strength.

Design Optimization: Ribbed structures and hollow sections via 3D-printed cores, enabling CAE-optimized designs for electric vehicle battery mounts and chassis components.


Quality & Compliance

IATF 16949 Certified: 100% traceability from raw material to assembly, with each part serialized and linked to PPAP Level 3 documentation.

Surface Finish: Electrogalvanized (8μm) or e-coat (50μm) for automotive-standard corrosion protection (salt spray 1000h, GM9540P compliant).


Process Efficiency

High-Volume Production: Automated green sand lines with 3-minute cycle time, capable of 10,000+ pcs/day for mass-market automotive components.

Precision Machining: CNC machining to IT10 tolerance (±0.1mm) for bolt holes and mounting surfaces, ensuring seamless assembly with OEM specifications.


Application


Passenger Vehicles:

Suspension control arms, steering knuckles, and brake caliper brackets (IATF 16949 certified), meeting GM, Ford, and Toyota material specifications.

Commercial Trucks:

Axle housings, differential cases, and transmission components (SAE J2931 compliant), withstanding 1 million+ miles of heavy-duty operation.

Electric Vehicles:

Lightweight battery brackets, motor mounts, and structural components, contributing to 5-10% range improvement through weight reduction.


Why Choose Us


Automotive Production Leadership

10+ years as a Tier 1 supplier, with experience in Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery and zero PPM quality performance for global OEMs.

Material Innovation

Developed a proprietary low-carbon ductile iron (C ≤0.08%) for improved weldability in electric vehicle battery enclosures, compliant with UL 2580 safety standards.

Sustainable Manufacturing

90% sand recycling, 100% renewable energy in heat treatment, and water-based coatings, aligning with OEM sustainability goals (e.g., VW Group E-Wheel-to-Wheel).

Engineering Partnership

Collaborative design support using CATIA and AutoForm, optimizing wall thickness and cooling channels to meet CAE performance targets.


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