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About Bohua

Founded in 2009 in Ningbo, China. AI-driven operations. IATF 16949 certified. Built on quality, grown on trust.

13,420 sqm
Factory Floor
85
Skilled Workers
2,500 tons
Annual Capacity
20+
Years Experience
RMB 10M+
Fixed Assets
RMB 75M
Annual Revenue

Built for Demanding Industries

Ningbo Bohua Mechanical Parts Co., Ltd. is a full-service aluminum casting manufacturer serving the automotive, petrochemical, industrial equipment, and medical device industries.

From our 13,420 sqm facility in Ningbo, we operate four casting processes under one quality system: die casting, gravity casting, low-pressure casting, and sand casting.

Our 85 AI-assisted workers — supported by our proprietary production intelligence system — deliver the consistency and capacity of a larger conventional operation. Long-term supplier to Volvo, Zeekr, Geely, Ford, Alstom, and Zhongding Group for nearly 20 years.

Automated gravity casting pouring robot at Bohua
🤖 AI-Driven Manufacturing

Proprietary AI Production Agent

Bohua has developed and deployed its own AI intelligent agent — locally hosted, proprietary, and deeply integrated with our production data platform.

The AI agent monitors key production metrics in real time: furnace temperatures, cycle times, defect rates, mold utilization, and scheduling efficiency. It helps our team spot invisible losses faster and react with more discipline.

The result: stable output, fewer surprises, and better process consistency for demanding aluminum casting programs.

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PLC Real-Time Monitoring
Automated gravity casting lines with PLC-integrated furnace temperature monitoring and instant anomaly alerts
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AI Production Scheduling
Daily AI-generated optimization plans for casting sequences, resource allocation, and throughput maximization
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On-Premise Data Security
Closed-source local AI platform — all production data stays on-site, zero cloud exposure for complete IP protection
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99.42% First-Pass Yield
AI-monitored automated casting lines deliver 99.42% yield rate, continuously improving through intelligent process optimization
// Bohua AI Agent — Live Production Feed
Casting Line StatusOPTIMAL
Furnace Temperature712°C ✓
Avg Cycle Time4.2 min
Defect Rate0.08%
Mold Utilization94.3%
Next OptimizationAlloy shift at 03:45
Invisible Loss AlertNone detected
Bohua AI Agent · Local Deployment

Factory Tour

Gravity Casting Workshop

Gravity Casting Workshop

Automated Pouring Line

Automated Pouring Line

CNC Machining Center

CNC Machining Center

Sand Core Production

Sand Core Production

Mold Storage (Zones A-I)

Mold Storage (Zones A-I)

Grinding & Finishing Area

Grinding & Finishing Area

Quality Control Equipment

Every part is inspected with industry-leading equipment before it leaves our factory.

X-Ray Inspection

X-Ray Inspection

Unicomp UNC-160 real-time radiographic system for detecting internal porosity and defects.

CMM Measurement

CMM Measurement

NANO Metrology coordinate measuring machine for precise 3D dimensional verification.

Spectrometer

Spectrometer

Oxford Foundry-Master Compact OES for rapid elemental analysis of alloy composition.

Tensile Testing

Tensile Testing

Universal testing machine for verifying UTS, yield strength, and elongation.

Company at a Glance

Full Name
Ningbo Bohua Mechanical Parts Co., Ltd.
Founded
March 2009
Location
Fenghua District, Ningbo, Zhejiang
Employees
85 (AI-optimized operations)
Facility
13,420 sqm
Annual Capacity
~2,500 tons
Technology
Proprietary AI production agent (local deployment)
Certifications
IATF 16949, ISO 9001:2015

Our Journey

2009

Founded in Ningbo, China. Started with gravity casting for local industrial clients.

2012

Expanded into high-pressure die casting. Added first automotive clients.

2015

Achieved TS16949 certification. Began supplying Tier-1 automotive manufacturers.

2018

Grew to 100+ employees. Added low-pressure casting line for structural components.

2021

Completed new 13,420sqm facility. Capacity expanded to 2,500 tons annually.

2024

New 24.5-acre facility expansion underway. Deployed proprietary AI production agent.

2025

AI-optimized operations: team streamlined from 160+ to 85 while maintaining full 2,500T capacity. Automated casting lines achieve 99.42% first-pass yield.

Certifications & Standards

IATF 16949

Automotive quality management system for serial production programs and PPAP-style supplier requirements.

ISO 9001:2015

International quality management standard focused on process control, traceability, and continuous improvement.

About Bohua FAQ

When was Bohua founded?

Ningbo Bohua Mechanical Parts Co., Ltd. was founded in 2009 in Ningbo, China and has been focused on aluminum casting for global industrial and automotive customers ever since.

What certifications do you hold?

Bohua operates under IATF 16949 and ISO 9001:2015 quality systems, supporting disciplined production control, inspection traceability, and automotive-style supplier requirements.

What is your factory size?

Our current manufacturing facility covers 13,420 sqm and combines casting, machining, inspection, mold storage, and production support under one site in Fenghua District, Ningbo.

How many employees?

Bohua currently has 85 employees in an AI-assisted production model designed to keep output stable while improving scheduling, visibility, and process discipline.

What equipment do you have?

Core equipment includes Automated gravity casting lines, Low-pressure casting cells, High-pressure die casting machines, CNC machining centers, X-ray inspection, CMM measurement, Optical emission spectrometer, Tensile testing, allowing Bohua to cover casting, machining, and inspection in-house for many aluminum programs.

Do you support international shipping?

Yes. Bohua supports export programs and works with overseas buyers on documentation, packaging, and shipment coordination for international delivery.

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