Industry · Automotive Parts
Auto parts.
Auto parts.
OEM & aftermarket.
Production manufacturing.
Automotive parts manufacturing. OEM components, aftermarket parts, prototyping support. PPAP, IATF 16949 documentation.
01 · Key principles
Key principles.
Body panels
Steel / aluminum
Vehicle body panels. Hot-stamped or cold-rolled.
Engine components
Cast or machined
Engine block, head, internal components.
Drivetrain
Hardened steel
Transmission, drive shaft, differential components.
Suspension
Forged or machined
Suspension arms, struts, brackets.
Brakes
Cast iron / machined
Brake rotors, calipers, hardware.
Custom replacement
Aftermarket
Aftermarket replacement parts.
FAQ
OEM vs aftermarket?
OEM: PPAP, IATF 16949, full documentation. Aftermarket: lower documentation, customer-specific.
PPAP levels?
Level 1: simplest. Level 4: most documentation. Per OEM/program.
Production volumes?
OEM: 10K-1M+/year. Aftermarket: 100-100K/year. Each scale.
Lead time?
PPAP qualification 12-24 weeks. Production ramp 6 months+.
Documentation?
PPAP submission, continuous documentation, FAI per ISO 9102.
Engineering support?
Engineer-to-engineer for design review, DFM, manufacturing.