Can die cast automotive parts meet ISO/TS and PPAP standards?

Compliance of Die Cast Automotive Parts with ISO/TS and PPAP Standards

Automotive Industry Quality Expectations

Die cast automotive components must comply with stringent quality management and traceability standards to ensure safety, reliability, and long-term performance. Among the most critical standards are:

• ISO/TS 16949 / IATF 16949: A globally recognized standard for automotive quality management systems, emphasizing defect prevention and supply chain consistency.

• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP): A requirement under AIAG guidelines used by OEMs to validate production readiness and quality consistency for new or modified parts.

How Die Cast Parts Meet These Standards

At Neway, we ensure die cast parts conform to ISO/TS and PPAP through rigorous quality control processes integrated across design, production, and inspection:

IATF 16949 Implementation in Die Casting

Our automotive die casting processes are structured under IATF 16949-compliant systems, covering:

• APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning): From tool design to process flow and PFMEA, every phase is documented to predict and control potential failure modes.

• Statistical Process Control (SPC): Critical dimensions and tolerances are monitored during casting and post machining using CMMs and inline measurement tools.

• Material Certification: We offer full traceability for casting alloys such as A360, A380, and ADC12, with certification per ASTM B85/B686.

PPAP Documentation and Delivery

Our engineering support enables full PPAP submission, including:

• Level 3 PPAP Packages: Covering Design Records, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, Dimensional Results, MSA, and Initial Sample Inspection Reports.

• Dimensional Validation: Using calibrated CMMs and customized gauges for full dimensional layouts on critical-to-function features.

• Material and Plating Certifications: Available for any secondary coatings such as powder coating or anodizing, ensuring conformance with OEM and Tier 1 supplier specs.

Supporting Services for Automotive Die Casting Projects

To meet rigorous automotive quality requirements, we offer:

• Tooling and Low-Volume Pre-Production

  • Tool and Die Making: Tight-tolerance molds to maintain dimensional repeatability in large-scale production.

  • Low Volume Manufacturing: Ideal for initial sample submission or pre-SOP evaluation.

• Rapid Prototyping and Pilot Builds

  • Rapid Prototyping: Produce functional samples for DV/PV testing before PPAP approval.

• Inspection and Testing

  • Die Casting Inspection: Full suite of testing equipment to validate dimensional and structural integrity per customer drawings and specifications.

We also provide mass production support for scaling validated designs into automotive-grade production with assured quality systems.