Handtmann receives another megacasting - new order in the area of structural parts

Handtmann receives another megacasting - new order in the area of structural parts

The Handtmann Light Metal Casting division has received another new order from a major German OEM in the area of structural parts for the Biberach production site. This contract makes Handtmann the first TIER 1 in Europe to produce a one-piece casting in this component dimension. The order in the area of structural parts confirms Handtmann's path and strategic orientation for the future.

With dimensions of around 125 x 125 cm and a very thin wall thickness, this is another showcase project for the integration of functions in a large, one-piece die-cast solution. Due to the one-piece design, a maximum reduction of assembly steps could be achieved and, in this context, complex post-processing such as welding and milling could be avoided. The end product will be used in an all-electric luxury-class SUV. This reflects Handtmann's strategic focus on offering lightweight construction solutions for electric vehicles.

Specifically, the new order includes the production of raw parts at the Biberach site. Series production is scheduled to start in 2027 with a term of 9 years. The first parts will be cast on the newly installed megacasting machine as early as the end of 2024.

Dirk Seckler (Managing Director Sales and Technical Development Light Metal Casting Division): "Thanks to the very close cooperation with the customer, we were once again able to contribute our development expertise and implement the design for die casting. It was precisely this expertise and the opportunity to implement this component on our 6,100-ton megacasting machine at the Biberach site that gave us an advantage over our competitors." 

Andreas Würzer (Head of Technical Development, Light Metal Casting Division): "Based on customer requirements, we developed a design that reduces the number of assembly steps in order to simplify the process and avoid labor-intensive joining and post-processing steps such as welding and milling. Due to high dimensional requirements and technical challenges, we had to explore and in some cases redefine limits with our development department. A big thank you goes to the entire project team."