Automotive Components

Cast Iron Brake Drums

This business manufactures cast iron brake drums for the two-wheeler automobile industry. Brake drums are critical safety components used to apply braking force to wheels via internal brake shoes.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Plant & Machinery17.45
Working Capital80.437
Total97.887

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment13

Manufacturing process

  1. Prepare sand molds using pattern equipment
  2. Melting of raw material (cast iron scrap/pig iron) in rotary furnace
  3. Pouring molten metal into the prepared molds
  4. Cooling and shaking out the castings from the sand molds
  5. Cleaning and fettling of the raw castings
  6. Machining and grinding to achieve final dimensions and surface finish
  7. Quality inspection and final painting/packaging