Giga Press - Wikipedia
The Giga Press program is a series of aluminium die casting machines manufactured for Tesla, initially by Idra Group in Italy. Idra presses were the largest high-pressure die casting machines in production as of 2020, with a clamping force of 55,000 to 61,000 kilonewtons (5,600 to 6,200 tf).
Exclusive: Tesla retreats from next-generation ‘gigacasting ...
May 1, 2024 · But Tesla has since halted the effort, opting to stick with its more proven method of casting vehicle underbodies in three pieces: two gigacasted front and rear sections and a midsection made...
Tesla Model Y giga-press aluminum casting - SAE International
Jun 2, 2020 · Electric-vehicle maker Tesla is readying the next step in aluminum use, however – one that effectively matches Ford’s “big gain” approach by specifying a massive piece of structural die-cast aluminum for the rear underbody of the recently launched Model Y crossover.
Breaking Down Tesla's Giga Casting Process - atl-buttler.com
The Tesla giga casting process involves using massive machines to produce large, single-piece components for their electric vehicles. This method allows for fewer parts and welds, resulting in a lighter and more structurally sound vehicle.
Add Gigacasting to the List of Things Tesla Has Given Up On
May 1, 2024 · One of the technologies that’s supposed to sustain Tesla’s lead for the next generation of electric vehicles is the novel new production method of “ gigacasting.” It’s expected to make producing...
Tesla releases video of Giga Press in action producing giant single ...
Feb 4, 2021 · Tesla has released a new video of one of its new Giga Press casting machines in action producing a giant single-piece rear body casting for Model Y. In recent years, Tesla has been focusing on...
Tesla’s Giga Press Has Led To Systemic Industry ... - CleanTechnica
Mar 10, 2024 · Tesla revolutionized the auto industry when it introduced the use of “giga presses” — massive casting machines — to make large single pieces of vehicle underbodies, to improve production ...
Tesla retreats from next-generation ‘gigacasting’ manufacturing …
May 1, 2024 · Tesla has backed away from an ambitious plan for innovations in gigacasting, its pioneering manufacturing process, according to two sources familiar with the matter, in …
The Giga Press: Tesla’s Game-Changing Manufacturing
Jun 21, 2023 · Half a dozen carmakers are adopting giga casting after Tesla to reduce costs and simplify manufacturing. In a recent technical briefing session, Toyota announced a raft of new technologies as it...
Why are other automakers chasing Tesla's 'Gigacasting'?
Jun 14, 2023 · Toyota Motor said this week it will adopt a technology Tesla pioneered known as "Gigacasting" as part of a strategy by the Japanese automaker to improve the performance – and lower the cost – of...