Brochure AUMA

Your partner for high-quality, high pressure and
gravity casting products in aluminum
Aluminum Automotive Components
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The company
The perfect combination of innovation and tradition
Dependability, permanence, professionalism and quality are
We see ourselves as a socially responsible business,
increasingly important to maintain a competitive edge in an
caring for our employees as well as the environment.
ever-accelerating commercial world.
We encourage a working atmosphere characterized by
openness, team spirit and drive.
We focus our attention to ensure we have a solid financial
base. Corporate financial stability and transparency are key
Ever since the firm was founded almost 50 years ago, our
prerequisites for long-term partnership.
philosophy has been that delivering high quality, innovative
products requires a constant technological and human
Our level of engagement with the business guarantees
challenge. We refuse to be satisfied with our achievements
fast decision making and at the same time, raises motivation
and we work strictly to the “Bocar DOL principle”:
and commitment.
Disciplina, Orden, Limpieza (discipline, order, cleanliness).
The BOCAR Group: BOCAR, PLASTIC TEC and AUMA
Our ongoing investment in high-end technology and our
locations in Mexico allow us to provide excellent quality
Bocar Group was established in 1967 in Mexico City,
AUMA: Develops and produces aluminum products along
at a competitive price.
originally as a manufacturer of pumps and carburetors.
with aluminum gravity casting. Applications are: vehicles
Today we have three strategic business divisions, primarily
engines, steering, transmission and structural components.
serving the international automotive industry. They are:
This division also handles complex assemblies and
This makes us – beyond NAFTA – one of the world’s leading
functional testing as required.
providers of aluminum components for vehicle engines,
transmission and structural components.
BOCAR: Bocar’s focus is the manufacture of high-quality
plastic, aluminum precision parts and complex assemblies
As a group, we are able to offer the automotive industry
for automotive applications. We place a special emphasis
– and other sectors – a sophisticated range of products
on our ability to combine different materials, such as plastic
and services. We are both a development partner and full
and light metal. Bocar headquarters also has a development
service supplier capable of producing aluminum or plastic
division.
series products to specified requirements. This places
us amongst a few companies capable of supplying hybrid
PLASTIC TEC: Plastic Tec develops and produces plastic
injection-molded parts for automotive interiors, trunks,
exteriors and engines. Highlights include multi-component
injection molding, in-mold film coating, textile insert
molding, interior painting and gas-assisted molding.
solutions in plastic and aluminum.
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Customer proximity
We build bridges to our customers
For technology that’s made-to-measure
Long-lasting business relationships – our benchmark for customer satisfaction
Today, with over 6,000 employees, 11 production facilities in
The way that we are structured globally is designed to provide
Mexico, and development offices in Mexico, USA, Germany
our customers everywhere with completely consistent
and Japan, the Bocar Group offers its customers a global
processes. We plan to expand our global footprint step by
American Axle
Federal Mogul
Seat
Audi
network.
step, so that we will always be right where our customers
Audi
Ford
Skoda
Chrysler Excellence
need us as a partner.
BMW
GM
Toyota
Chrysler Gold Award
Bühler Motor
Honda
Trelleborg
Ford Q1
Borg Warner
Jatco
Valeo
Ford Full Service Supplier
BRP Rotax
Magna
Volkswagen
GM Global Supplier of the year
Chrysler - Fiat
Mazda
ZF Group
Honda Productivity
Daimler
Nexteer
Nissan Excellence
Delphi
Nissan
Nissan Quality Master
Dräxlmaier
Remy
Nissan Zero Defect
Faurecia
Robert Bosch
VW Group Award
America
Europe
Mexico
BOCAR
(Mexico City)
BOCAR
(Lerma)
AUMA
(Chihuahua)
AUMA
(Saltillo)
Germany
PLASTIC TEC
(Mexico City)
PLASTIC TEC
(Lerma)
BOCAR GmbH
(Wolfsburg)
BOCAR GmbH
(Stuttgart)
PLASTIC TEC
(San Luis Potosí)
PLASTIC TEC
(IMD Lerma)
Asia
USA
Japan
AUMA
(San Luis Potosí)
AUMA TEC
(Queretaro)
FUGRA
(Lerma)
AUMA ENGINEERED
LOGISTICS (Manchester, TN)
AUMA ENGINEERED PRODUCTS
(Detroit, MI)
BOCAR AP
(Yokohama)
References
Awards
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The scope of our services
From initial idea to finished product
Our products generally have to stand the test of time in
We maximize our expertise by combining our extensive
very different global markets, and very diverse conditions.
skills in handling aluminum with a focus on introducing
What’s more, development lead times are ever shorter and
the latest technology into our production processes
cost pressures continually increasing.
and how we develop them going forward. The issue of
lightweight construction, especially, is constantly gaining
That’s why “full service” and “frontloading” are more than
importance. We guarantee problem-free processes, and as a
just catchphrases to us. They mean performance across the
development partner we offer our customers an end-to-end
entire product development process, and a consolidated
concept from design and engineering, through production to
single-source value chain under one roof, without lengthy
aftermarket.
processes or delays – flexible, efficient, green and
customer focused.
The Bocar Group has over 60 design stations, and the
development cycle is monitored through to production.
From design to production
Design
Engineering &
product development
Design stage support
Engineering and installation
Animation and design
space research with Catia
visualization
Image processing
V5, Pro-E, UG-NX
Topology optimization and
Prototypes
Rapid prototyping – laser
printing
Cold box sand casting –
furan resin
In-house tool
shop
Tool and equipment
fabrication
Clamping concepts for
machining and assembly
Reverse engineering
simulation with Opti-Struct,
Machining
Tool maintenance
Advice on materials
Abaqus, Fluent, Hyperworks
Assembly
In-line re-tooling
and Hypermash
Leak testing
Process simulation
(Magma, Fluent)
Product cost optimization
FMEA
Acoustics (LMS)
Function testing
Component
checking and
certification
Salt spray chambers for
Production
Quality
Service
AL die casting
Metallography and analytics
Internal and external training
AL chill casting
X-ray facilities
Customer support from
Engine test bed
CNC machining centers
Computer tomography
product concept stage
Test benches for water and
Complex assemblies and
CMM Zeiss with 3-D
onward
corrosion resistance testing
oil pumps
Test bench validation
Durability and lifetime
requirements testing using
shakers and vibration test
benches with climate chamber
Laboratory-based materials
analysis
function testing
Leading-edge washing and
drying facilities
Spark erosion deburring
scanning (Hollox), optical
measurement (GOM)
EMPB (initial sample
inspection)
On-site customer field
service engineer.
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Design and product development
In-house tool shop
Expertise, persistence, creativity
On the development side, we focus on commercially implementable
All of our tools are continuously tested and always
Every one of our plants has its own fully equipped tooling
solutions offering real competitive edge and added value.
up to date.
facility, enabling us to carry out and to a high standard all
To take full advantage of global knowledge, to transfer it within
Our specialists work closely with our customers to agree
the business and to guarantee consistent quality levels worldwide,
on tool engineering requirements for prototype and series
we continually optimize our systems and keep all of our locations
products, and with major external suppliers to fulfill them.
of the necessary maintenance, repairs and modifications
equipped with the same, standardized tools. And it goes without
saying that we use the latest development tools and systems,
including CATIA, Pro-E, Unigraphics-NX, CAE/CFD simulation,
FMEA, product development process, simultaneous engineering
and prototyping.
Test laboratories and equipment
Verification of engineering processes
All concept models and benchmark series components
We can conduct fast and thorough requirements testing in
undergo exhaustive and highly accurate testing and
state-of-the-art laboratories, including:
qualification by our prototyping division. The results are
fed straight back into engineering and simulation.
F atigue and thermo-mechanics tests
Load and thermal tests
This is also how we ensure that all of our series products
Vibration and noise measurements (NVH)
are optimized, and that perfect components are delivered
C orrosion testing in salt spray chambers
at the right time and place.
Engine test benches that can also simulate sea levels
Pilot and batch production in testing and implementation
Our rapid prototyping and sand casting processes mean
that we can achieve the shortest possible development lead
times.
as well as on the production line
in-house.
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Production
Lean and efficient – for your success
Bocar and Auma are optimally equipped with over 400
requirements. The Bocar Production System is integral to
CNC machining centers, modular production lines and leak
our corporate culture, ensuring that our product processes
tests. The Auma plants have over 100 high pressure die
are optimized. We train our employees regularly, embedding
cast machines (HPDC) with a locking force of between 50
the Bocar culture in both their knowledge and actions.
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ISO TS 16949
ISO 14000
and 2,200 tons. The aluminum chill casting plant has over
50 production cells. We also carry out heat treatment on a
Flexibility
Transparency
range of products.
Value orientation
Perfection
Synchronization
Bocar Group production and logistics processes are based
on lean manufacturing to enable us to meet customer
Quality
The best is only just good enough for us
Quality is “the” key prerequisite for our future as a
spectroscopy, as well as metallographic analyses.
business. It is the foundation on which our customers
Oxidation, corrosion and residual dirt requirements are fully
lay their trust, and therefore, on all of our activities. The
covered by washing and drying facilities with pressures of
whole organization, and every employee, is focused on
up to 1,000 bar.
this benchmark. Quality management is our number one
management task.
We are never satisfied with today’s achievements – we
work continuously to improve our quality and management
All of our production processes are designed around a
systems. All of our processes and procedures are designed
zero defect target strategy. The latest technology, globally
so that we can react quickly to meet customer requirements
consistent standards and a mature process chain allow us
all over the world – without compromising quality. So we
to strike the balance between the best possible quality on
work very closely and openly with our customers in the
one hand, and competitiveness on the other.
automotive industry. We assign every customer with clearly
defined contact persons and procedures. An expert team
It is also absolutely critical that every employee – from
of internal and external specialists regularly evaluates our
management to the worker on the line – is committed.
performance.
Because quality begins with people, not things. Preventive
maintenance and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) also
Our quality system is up to date with ISO TS 16949 and ISO
contribute here.
14000 standards.
In our approved laboratories and measuring rooms, which
are equipped with high-precision measuring devices,
we carry out materials testing using X-ray and mass
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Engine components
Structural components
Transmission components
Steering System
A wide product portfolio
The right solution for every need
Rear Axle Cross Members
Console Shock Absorbers
Convertor Bells
Brackets
Oil Pan
Differential Carriers
Front Covers
Rack & Pinions
Cover Sides
Requirements in the auto industry are becoming complex
and extensive. Here at Auma, we are able to develop
and produce perfected automotive sector products and
solutions with maximum functionality, regardless of whether
we are working with our customers purely as a supplier, or
as a system partner.
We are meeting the latest requirements – for lightweight
construction technology for example – using topology
optimization software, which also allows us to make our
contribution to environmentally friendly mobility. Our broad
spectrum of customers, processes and markets means that
our product expertise just goes on improving with time.
Today, our product range includes: oil pans, control
housings, intake manifold components, VTC housings, water
and oil pumps, transmission housings, cylinder head hoods
and components with oil separation systems, housings for
solar inverters, engine mountings, structural components
for body construction, etc.
Oil Pans
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People
Our most important resource
The automotive industry is characterized by constant
international operations – and alliances with other countries,
change, a fast pace and a high innovation dynamics. We
institutions and universities. Last but not least, we develop
develop and motivate our people in a very focused way.
our specialists in their fields, and run separate management
They are the foundation of our work and performance, and
development programs in self-management, leadership and
our success is driven by their high level of engagement with
sales.
tasks and projects. What counts for us is this: everyone
has strategies and machinery – it is people who make the
The majority of our young talent is trained in-house. Every
difference.
plant in the Bocar Group has its own training workshops,
where we train our young technicians according to our
We encourage day-to-day togetherness, engagement,
apprenticeship program.
openness, trust and loyalty. Our aim in doing so is to
achieve outstanding performance, sustainable expertise,
and personal responsibility.
Pleasant working conditions and targeted education and
training opportunities are our highest priority. This starts
with all our plants having their own training facilities, and
goes on to include exchange programs – with our
Recruitment and career entry
We offer young recruits, an opportunity to develop their
Our goal is that qualified employees should be brimming
practical skills through internships in diverse areas as well
with enthusiasm for the company’s diverse tasks.
as studying at cooperative universities. We integrate them
into project teams for on-the-job training, supported by
experienced employees. The training program covers basic
skills, maintenance, CNC machinery operation, electronics
and robotics.
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BOCAR GmbH
Heinenkamp 26
38444 Wolfsburg-Hattorf
Germany
BOCAR GmbH
Max-Lang-Straße 56/2
70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany
Office: +49 (5308) 402 400
E-mail:info@bocar.com
Office: +49 (711) 440 928 0
E-mailinfo@bocar.com
AUMA Engineered Products, K.K.
907-B Queen‘s Tower A
3-1, Minatomirai, 2 Chome, Nishi-ku
Yokohama, Kanagawa
220-6009 Japan
Office : +81 (045) 319 6167
E-mail:info@bocar.com
AUMA Engineered Logistics
161 Volunteer Pkwy
Manchester, TN 37355
USA
AUMA Engineered Products, Inc.
47140 Cartier Drive
Wixom, MI 48393-2876
USA
Office: 931 728 8853
E-mail:info@bocar.com
Office: +1 (248) 668-4919
E-mail:info@bocar.com
www.bocar.com
© Copyright BOCAR Group. Version 2.
BOCAR
Cruz Verde 169-1A
Los Reyes Coyoacan
04330 Mexico, D.F.
Mexico
Office: +52 (55) 5422 2300
E-mail:info@bocar.com
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