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Pans Tech: Advanced Automotive Components Manufacturing Solutions
Firstly, we need to know that the complexity of automotive parts manufacturing depends on precision requirements, material properties, and process steps.
Table 1: Complexity and Frequency Distribution in Automotive Parts Manufacturing
| Part Type | Processing Difficulty | Processing Frequency | Representative Process | Pans Tech Advantages |
| Engine Block/Head | ★★★★★ (Very High) | Medium | CNC machining, heat treatment | Precision ±0.01mm, high-temperature-resistant materials, consistent quality |
| Drive Shaft/Gearbox | ★★★★☆ (High) | High | CNC turning-milling, polishing | Extensive experience with high-strength steel, reduced friction and wear |
| Wheels/Brake Drums | ★★★★☆ (High) | High | CNC machining, anodizing | Lightweight solutions, enhanced corrosion resistance |
| Exterior Parts (e.g., Bumper) | ★★☆☆☆ (Low) | Very High | Laser cutting, CNC bending, coating | Efficient sheet metal processing, cost-effective for mass production |
| Complex Surface Parts | ★★★★★ (Very High) | Medium | 5-axis CNC machining, laser engraving | Precision control of complex surface curves, improved component compatibility |
Then, so how do we use our advantages to deal with these difficulties?
By combining cutting-edge technology, industry expertise, and rigorous quality control, Pans Tech delivers tailored solutions for diverse automotive components. Our strengths in high-precision machining, complex surface handling, and mass production optimization position us as a trusted partner in advancing automotive innovation.
Specially, these are our three core strengths:
1. Extensive Material Compatibility Includes Advanced Material Processing and Customized Client Solutions
Pans Tech excels in machining over 300 materials, including aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys, zinc alloys, and stainless steel, meeting diverse needs ranging from lightweight designs to high-strength applications. For example, in electric vehicle battery trays requiring a 30% weight reduction, Pans Tech used A6061 aluminum alloy combined with hard anodizing, enhancing corrosion resistance while optimizing overall vehicle weight.
2. Technological Leadership and Cost Optimization Includes High-Precision Equipment and Efficient Process Integration.
Utilizing Japanese and German imported 5-axis CNC machines, Pans Tech supports complex surfaces and multi-axis processing with unmatched precision.By combining CNC bending, laser cutting, and surface treatment, Pans Tech reduces the average manufacturing cost per component by 15%-20%.
3. One-Stop Services Includes Comprehensive Support and Proven Results
From design optimization, material selection, machining, to surface finishing, Pans Tech provides a seamless, end-to-end solution that minimizes communication costs with multiple suppliers.Customer feedback shows that Pans Tech's one-stop manufacturing services reduce lead times to 60%-70% of the industry average.
Table 2:Four core capability of manufacturing
| Section | Details | Specifications | Applications |
| 1. Precision Machining | High-Precision CNC Machining | Equipment: German DMG Mori and Japanese Makino 5-axis CNC centers. Tolerance: ±0.005mm, Surface Roughness: Ra0.4. | Engine blocks, drive shafts, gearboxes. |
| Turn-Milling Compound Machining | Capability: Complete turning, milling, drilling, and tapping in one setup, reducing error and improving efficiency. | Precision shafts, gears for medium-to-large batch production. | |
| 5-Axis Machining Technology | Enables complex surface machining in one operation, reducing clamping errors. | Turbine blades, engine cylinder head channels. | |
| 2. Heat Treatment | Quenching and Tempering | Objective: Enhance hardness and wear resistance; post-treatment hardness up to HRC 55-60. | Gears, shaft components. |
| Annealing and Normalizing | Objective: Relieve machining stress, improve toughness, reduce deformation. | Large structural parts, complex-shaped components. | |
| Surface Hardening | Technique: Induction heating or carburizing enhances surface hardness by 30%-50%. | Transmission gears, rocker shafts. | |
| 3. Surface Treatment | Anodizing | Types: Hard anodizing, colored anodizing (black, gold, blue, natural). Thickness: 5μm - 50μm. | Aluminum parts such as EV battery trays and wheels. |
| Electroless Nickel Plating and Zinc Plating | Nickel: Hardness HV 400-600 for corrosion resistance; Zinc: Cost-effective protection for structural parts. | Steel components, automotive body frames. | |
| Coating Services | Powder Coating: Durable, eco-friendly for large exterior parts. Spray Paint: Customizable colors and gloss. | Bumpers, decorative parts. | |
| Polishing and Electro-Polishing | Polishing enhances aesthetic quality; Electro-polishing improves surface gloss by 20%-30%. | High-end decorative components. | |
| 4. Material Expertise | Aluminum Alloys (A6061, A7075) | Lightweight, high strength, easy anodizing. | Battery trays, lightweight frames. |
| Magnesium Alloys (AZ91D, AM60B) | Ultra-lightweight, excellent damping properties, ideal for high-vibration environments. | Automotive body components (e.g., steering brackets). | |
| Stainless Steel (304, 316L, 17-4PH) | Corrosion resistance, high strength. | Exhaust systems, chassis connectors. | |
| High-Strength Steel (42CrMo, 20MnCr5) | High strength after quenching, suitable for key transmission components. | Gears, drive shafts. |
On top of that, we not only focus on our capability of manufacturing, but also market trends to serve and match our customers better.
Table 3: Market Trends and Pans Tech's Response
| Customer Needs | Market Trends | Pans Tech's Strategy |
| Lightweight Components | Usage of lightweight materials (aluminum, magnesium alloys) increases by 28% | Use of high-strength alloys and optimized designs to achieve 30% weight reduction |
| High Precision and Reliability | Precision components market grows at a CAGR of 6.4% | High-precision equipment ensures dimensional accuracy within ±0.01mm |
| Mass Production at Low Cost | Automotive market emphasizes economies of scale and efficiency | Automation and process optimization reduce costs by 20% |
| Quick Delivery | Shortened lead times become standard for EV components | Integrated processes and one-stop services reduce lead times by 30% |
Finally, we would like to share one program with our potential customers.
Case 1: Efficiency and Cost Optimization in Batch Gear Manufacturing
A company is a global automotive parts manufacturer, they required the production of 20,000 transmission gears. The specifications include Gear outer diameter: 50mm ; Module: 2.0 ; Number of teeth: 25; Material: 20MnCr5 alloy steel; Surface hardness: HRC 58-62. We quickly cleared the challenges include high precision, tight deadline, cost control. To be exact, Gear tooth profile tolerance needed to be within ±0.01mm. Completion within 2 months. Strict budget constraints per unit.
Our CTO and engineer teams provide this solution:
1. Tool Path Optimization
Utilized HyperMill CAM software to optimize tool paths.
Reduced idle movement and overlapping cutting paths to enhance efficiency. And designed segmented paths for roughing, semi-finishing, and finishing operations to ensure consistent quality.
2. Customized Tooling Solutions
Deployed CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) tools to improve cutting performance and extend tool life. And designed specialized hobbing and grinding tools tailored to the gear tooth profile for precision manufacturing.
3. Efficient Fixture Design
Developed multi-station fixtures allowing simultaneous processing of five gears in one setup, significantly reducing setup and changeover time.
4. Integrated Surface and Heat Treatment
Applied carburizing and quenching processes to achieve a surface hardness of HRC 60.And post-heat-treatment gear grinding ensured a surface finish of Ra 0.4 while maintaining tooth profile precision.
Finally, we achieved three excellent results.
1.Efficiency Improvements: Reduced processing time per gear from 15 minutes to 11 minutes. And shortened the total delivery timeline by 18%, meeting the 2-month deadline.
2.Cost Savings: Lowered tool consumption rate by 22%. And achieved a 16% reduction in unit manufacturing costs.
3.Quality Assurance: Final product acceptance rate reached 99.7%, exceeding the industry average.
Picture 1:The customer’s acknowledgement
Through advanced machining technologies, optimized workflows, and tailored solutions, Pans Tech successfully met the client’s demands, delivering high-quality gears ahead of schedule while significantly reducing costs.