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Precision Aluminum Castings for Automotive Manufacturers

Watry Industries has decades of experience producing automotive aluminum castings engineered for strength, weight reduction, and long-term reliability. Since 1957, Watry has partnered with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to manufacture aluminum components that meet strict performance, safety, and quality requirements.

Operating from a 271,800-square-foot facility in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Watry is a fully integrated aluminum foundry specializing in permanent mold, semi-permanent mold, traditional tilt-pour, and reverse tilt-pour casting processes. These capabilities allow Watry to deliver dimensionally stable, high-integrity aluminum castings that support modern vehicle design, efficiency targets, and scalable production programs.

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Aluminum Casting Solutions for Automotive Applications

Automotive manufacturers rely on aluminum castings to reduce vehicle weight, improve performance, and meet fuel efficiency and emissions standards. Watry produces aluminum castings designed to perform in high-temperature, high-stress, and high-cycle automotive environments.

Common automotive components include:

  • Engine and powertrain housings
  • Transmission and drivetrain components
  • Structural brackets and supports
  • Pump, valve, and fluid-handling housings
  • Suspension and chassis components
  • Electric vehicle and hybrid system housings

Watry’s aluminum casting processes are engineered to deliver repeatable quality, tight tolerances, and consistent metallurgical properties across production volumes.

Advanced Casting Processes for Automotive Components

Watry applies proven aluminum casting methods to meet the demanding requirements of automotive applications:

Permanent Mold Aluminum Casting

Permanent mold casting produces dense aluminum components with excellent mechanical strength and dimensional accuracy. This process is well suited for automotive parts requiring durability, consistency, and long service life.

Semi-Permanent Mold Casting

Semi-permanent mold casting supports complex automotive geometries by combining reusable metal molds with sand cores. This method is ideal for components requiring internal passages or weight-reduction features.

Tilt-Pour and Reverse Tilt-Pour Casting

Tilt-pour and reverse tilt-pour processes reduce turbulence and improve metal flow, resulting in improved surface quality and reduced porosity. These processes are commonly used for automotive components that demand high structural integrity and repeatability.

Integrated Machining and Process Control

Watry’s automotive aluminum castings are supported by extensive in-house CNC machining and finishing capabilities, allowing components to be produced and finished within the same facility. This integration ensures precise dimensional control and faster feedback between casting and machining operations.

In-house process control includes:

  • CNC machining and finishing
  • Dimensional inspection and validation
  • Metallurgical analysis
  • Leak testing and functional verification

By maintaining full process control, Watry delivers automotive components that meet stringent OEM specifications and quality standards.

Single-Source Manufacturing for Automotive OEMs

As a fully integrated aluminum foundry, Watry provides automotive manufacturers with a true single-source solution. Tooling, casting, machining, finishing, and testing are all performed in-house, reducing supply chain complexity and improving reliability.

Benefits include:

  • Shorter lead times
  • Reduced supplier coordination
  • Improved quality consistency
  • Faster response to engineering changes
  • Lower total cost of ownership

This approach supports both long-term automotive production programs and new platform development.

Production Scale and Versatility

Watry supports a wide range of automotive production requirements, from low-volume specialty components to high-volume OEM programs.

Capabilities include:

  • Part weight range: 1 lb. to 150+ lbs.
  • Annual volumes: 300 to 600,000 parts
  • Materials: Aluminum alloys selected for strength, durability, and thermal performance
  • Automation: Advanced casting and machining automation for repeatable, high-volume production

This scalability allows Watry to support evolving automotive technologies, including electric and hybrid vehicle platforms.

Why Automotive Manufacturers Choose Watry

Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers partner with Watry Industries for dependable aluminum casting solutions backed by engineering expertise and long-term manufacturing stability.

Key advantages include:

  • Founded in 1957 with decades of automotive casting experience
  • 271,800 sq. ft. advanced manufacturing facility in Wisconsin
  • Proven aluminum casting and process control capabilities
  • Integrated machining and quality assurance
  • Engineering-driven manufacturing approach
  • Reliable long-term supply partnerships

Watry’s mission remains focused on reducing production costs, shortening lead times, reducing inventory, and eliminating headaches for customers.

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Request a Quote for Automotive Aluminum Castings

Partner with Watry Industries for high-quality automotive aluminum castings designed to meet the performance and reliability demands of today’s vehicles. Contact our team to discuss your application or request a quote.

Phone: (920) 452-2350
Website: https://watry.com/contact