Automotive Components

Auto Engine Cylinder for Two-Wheeler Production Unit

This project profile covers the establishment of a production unit for manufacturing auto engine cylinders for two-wheelers using metal casting and machining processes. The facility utilizes raw materials like grey cast iron, aluminum alloy, and compacted graphite cast iron to produce engine cylinders.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Plant & Machinery15
Furniture & Fixtures1.5
Working Capital3.6
Total20.1

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution2.01
Term Loan14.85
Working Capital Loan3.24
Total20.1

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment4

  • Metal melting rotary furnace

    Equipment used for melting and recycling non-ferrous metals

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  • Mold for auto engine cylinder

    Intermediate equipment to collect and pour molten metal into mold cavity

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  • Boring machine

    Used for finishing the in-cylinder surface for roundness and cylindricity

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  • Flexible Grinder

    Used to machine the outer surface of the cylinder

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Raw materials3

  • Grey Cast Iron

    Used for manufacturing durable engine blocks due to strength and wear resistance

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  • Aluminum Alloy

    Lightweight alloy material for complex engine blocks

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  • Compacted graphite cast iron

    High tensile strength and modulus of elasticity material

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Manufacturing process

  1. Raw material procurement and quality check
  2. Preparation of pattern using silica sand, clay, and water
  3. Preparation of mold creating a negative impression
  4. Injection of molten liquid into the mold cavity using sand casting
  5. Removal of mold from casting and cleaning with vibration
  6. Machining for desired dimensions and smooth surfaces

Market

Demand is driven by the two-wheeler automotive sector where engine cylinders are core mechanical power units.

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