Dongfeng Motor 16,000-Ton Integrated Die Casting Factory Completion Acceptance

On September 4th, it was announced by the Second Company of China State Construction Engineering Third Bureau that the Dongfeng Motor Integrated Die-casting Industrialization Construction Project, the world's largest tonnage integrated die-casting factory constructed by the Civil Engineering Company, has completed its final acceptance 25 days ahead of schedule.

Image source: China State Construction Third Engineering Bureau Second Company official WeChat account

The completed joint plant reportedly covers an area of 47,000 square meters and serves as the core production facility of the entire industrialization project. To accelerate the project construction progress and ensure the subsequent production deadlines, the project team utilized BIM technology to optimize construction procedures, ultimately completing the final acceptance 25 days ahead of the contractual schedule.

Simultaneously, the plant is constructing the world's largest integrated die-casting dual production lines of 16,000 tons and 10,000 tons. Once the project is put into operation, it will enhance the manufacturing capacity and efficiency of Dongfeng's new energy vehicles.

It is reported that the project officially commenced construction in November 2024, marking Dongfeng Motor as the first automaker to introduce the world's largest 16,000-ton integrated die-casting technology.

Integrated die casting technology uses extra-large die casting machines and high-pressure casting techniques to cast multiple parts into a single integrated component. This can effectively enhance the structural strength of the body of new energy vehicles, thereby improving vehicle safety and efficiency.

According to publicly available information, the Dongfeng Integrated Die-Casting Industrialization Project, which has commenced construction, primarily engages in the research and development, production, and sales of ultra-large integrated die-casting structural components for new energy vehicles, covering parts such as rear floor assemblies and battery housings. It is expected to start mass production in June 2026.

The project is divided into two phases. The factory building will be constructed once, while the production lines will be built with investment spread over the two phases. The total investment for Phase I is estimated at 1 billion yuan, intending to build one 10,000-ton and one 16,000-ton die-casting production line, with an annual output of 200,000 pieces. Phase II plans to invest in the construction of four production lines. Combined, the two phases will achieve an annual output of 600,000 pieces.