Recently, new domestic car-making forces have launched their own models, from BYD's Yangwang U8 to Huawei's Wenjie M9, to NIO's ET9, and finally the recent Xiaomi car. These new forces all stand out with their unique technology and performance. However, no matter which manufacturer they are, they all have one thing in common - they are all using "one-piece die casting technology". This technology, which was once disliked and criticized by domestic car companies, is now highly respected. In particular, the "Xuanwu body" in Huawei's M9 is now manufactured with a die-casting machine of up to 9,100 tons, making it one of the strongest cars in the world. Experimental data shows that even if two heavy trucks are sandwiched, the M9 can not be afraid. After Huawei announced the use of 9,100 tons of integrated die-casting technology, it caused heated discussions among other car companies. At the recent Xiaomi car press conference, Lei Jun also praised his company's die-casting machine technology, which is not lost to any other manufacturer. Not only is it comparable to Huawei, but Xiaomi Auto is 100 tons more than Huawei, surpassing Tesla's latest 9,000-ton integrated die-casting technology. Lei Jun is very proud of this, after all, the excellent performance of Xiaomi cars is refreshing to everyone.
However, whether it is Huawei Wenjie M9 or Xiaomi Auto, they can use integrated die-casting technology thanks to Musk for opening Tesla's patents to other manufacturers. At one time, Musk's one-piece die-casting technology was criticized for increasing the cost of repairs, and in the event of a collision, a large area of replacement parts was required. But in Musk's view, in order for Tesla to be a global leader, it must adopt one-piece die-casting technology. He believes that future car companies will imitate this technology. Today, domestic Nezha Automobile, Weilai Automobile, Xiaopeng Motors, Li Auto, Wenjie, BYD and Xiaomi Automobile are all using integrated die-casting technology, which proves the accuracy of Musk's vision from the side. Musk is well aware that if you want to reduce the ** of electric vehicles, you must reduce the cost of materials. The fact that the more than 200 parts required for traditional car assembly can be reduced to less than four under the one-piece die-casting technology is a testament to Musk's success, with his forward-thinking vision leading the world for 10 years. As Musk once said, "I know a lot of people are reluctant to accept Tesla because they refuse to accept new things." But time will tell, and they must embrace new technology. ”
In recent years, China's new automakers have sprung up, each with its own unique models. BYD's Yangwang U8, Huawei's Wenjie M9, NIO's ET9, and the release of Xiaomi cars have all attracted a lot of attention. These new forces have made remarkable breakthroughs in technology and performance, and one of the common features is that they all use one-piece die casting technology. This technology was once questioned and ridiculed by domestic car companies, but now it is highly praised. Huawei's M9 is one of the strongest cars in the world, using a 9,100-ton die-casting machine to create a strong and sturdy "Xuanwu body". Even if two heavy trucks were sandwiched, the M9 was able to remain intact, which brought great surprises to people. Huawei has demonstrated the power of integrated die-casting technology, and other car companies have followed suit. Xiaomi Auto also mentioned its own die-casting technology at the press conference, and Lei Jun even proudly announced that Xiaomi's die-casting machine technology is 100 tons more than Huawei's, surpassing Tesla's 9,000-ton integrated die-casting technology. This series of dynamics shows the importance and tendency of domestic car companies to integrated die-casting technology.
The integrated die-casting technology has set off a boom in domestic car companies, but the rise of this technology is closely related to Musk's open source strategy. Musk is one of the founders of Tesla, and he is well aware of the importance of one-piece die casting technology. At first, however, the technology was questioned. There are concerns that one-piece die casting technology will increase repair costs, as a large area of replacement parts will be required in the event of a collision. However, Musk believes that for Tesla to become a global leader, it must adopt one-piece die casting technology. In order to promote the development of the electric vehicle industry, Musk decided to open Tesla's patents so that other manufacturers can use and explore the technology. This initiative not only promotes the popularization of one-piece die casting technology, but also promotes the progress of the entire electric vehicle industry. Nowadays, in China, Nezha Automobile, Weilai Automobile, Xiaopeng Motors, Li Auto, Wenjie, BYD and Xiaomi Automobile have begun to apply integrated die-casting technology. This fully validates Musk's vision and leading position. He understands that the key to reducing the price of electric vehicles is to reduce material costs, and that one-piece die-casting technology can drastically reduce the number of parts. Practice has proved that Musk's forward-looking vision is 10 years ahead of domestic manufacturers. He once said: "I know a lot of people who are reluctant to accept Tesla because they refuse to accept new things. But time will tell, and they must embrace new technology. ”
The main reason why one-piece die casting technology is so popular is that it brings a number of advantages. First of all, the integrated die casting technology can greatly reduce the production cost. Traditional automobile manufacturing involves the processing and assembly of multiple parts, while integrated die casting technology can integrate these parts into a few, or even just one, thus saving manufacturing and labor costs. Secondly, the integrated die-casting technology can improve the strength and rigidity of the body and improve the safety performance of the vehicle. Through one-piece die casting, connection points and gaps between parts can be eliminated, making the body stronger and providing better crash protection. In addition, the one-piece die-casting technology can also reduce the weight of the car body, improve energy efficiency, and make the car more environmentally friendly. Finally, the integrated die-casting technology is characterized by a high degree of design freedom, which can achieve a richer variety of shapes and functions.
In the future, the development of integrated die casting technology will show several trends. First of all, the scale and technology of die casting machines will continue to increase. For example, the 9,100-ton die-casting machine used by Huawei and Xiaomi has surpassed Tesla's 9,000 tons. This increase in scale will enable one-piece die casting technology to be applied to larger and more complex automotive component manufacturing. Secondly, the integrated die casting technology will be combined with other advanced manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing, laser welding, etc., to further improve the efficiency and quality of automobile manufacturing. In addition, with the popularization of electric vehicles, integrated die-casting technology will also play an important role in the manufacture of key components such as battery housings and motor housings.
In general, the popularization and application of integrated die-casting technology in domestic car companies has benefited from Musk's openness and promotion. This technology not only reduces manufacturing costs and improves the safety performance of vehicles, but also helps to advance the electric vehicle industry. In the future, with the continuous improvement and innovation of die-casting machine technology, integrated die-casting technology will play a more important role in automobile manufacturing.