Case Study: Chassis & Suspension Components

High-Performance, Cost-Efficient Manufacturing for Safety-Critical Automotive Platforms


Main challenge: Deliver 1.4 million Front Lower Control Arms annually for a safety-critical automotive platform – combining high-volume efficiency with uncompromising structural integrity, corrosion resistance, and full unit traceability, all at a competitive cost.

Client: ZF Friedrichshafen – Chassis Division



Engineering & Manufacturing Capabilities


Engineering-driven industrialisation: from product design to serial production readiness.

Integrated manufacturing system: stamping, forging, welding, machining, and coating in one ecosystem.

High-volume production capability: stable and repeatable production at an industrial scale.

Quality and traceability: 100% inspection aligned with OEM standards.


Industrial Requirements


Scaling safety-critical components at an industrial level requires more than production capacity. It demands:

  • Consistent structural performance
  • Tight dimensional tolerances
  • Corrosion resistance for long-term durability
  • Full traceability across all units
  • Stability and repeatability at high volume
  • Cost-efficient industrial execution

The Solution


A fully integrated manufacturing system.

MCG Automotive designed and implemented a fully automated manufacturing system combining stamping, cold forging, robotic MAG welding, in-line machining, and advanced surface coatings. The process was engineered to ensure repeatability, process stability, and cost efficiency across all production stages.


Key Benefits


Industrial performance delivered:

  • High-volume production with process stability
  • Consistent structural and mechanical performance
  • Reduced scrap and optimised resource usage
  • Full traceability at the unit level
  • Cost-efficient manufacturing at scale

Project Snapshot


A real automotive programme at scale:

  • 1.4 million units per year
  • Front Lower Control Arm
  • Client: ZF Friedrichshafen
  • Application: BMW Group platforms
  • Tier 2 industrial integration

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Case Study: Chassis & Suspension Components MCG

What you’ll find inside:

Full manufacturing system architecture
Engineering and industrialisation strategy
Multi-process production (stamping, welding, machining, coating)
Quality assurance and traceability model
Cost-efficiency and scalability approach
Technical component design and production insights
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João Porém

MCG Automotive Commercial Director

Direct contact for project discussions and RFQs.

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