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60-4 Haeun-ro 458beon-gil, Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
+82 31-357-8297
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Overview
- Summary
- Kowon Metal, established in 1990, is a specialized automotive parts manufacturer leveraging cold forging, warm forging, and machining technologies. The company focuses on producing precision forged components such as shafts, yokes, and gears & splines. It has grown into a global enterprise with expanding exports to international markets including the United States and Mexico. Kowon Metal prioritizes continuous research, production, and quality control to maintain competitiveness in the rapidly evolving automotive market. A key focus involves expanding its lightweight forged parts business based on aluminum materials, aligning with the shift towards eco-friendly vehicles. The company successfully developed the industry's first one-piece steel tube yoke and one-piece aluminum tube yoke. It is an innovation-driven company built on creative thinking and a challenging spirit.Kowon Metal, established in 1990, is a specialized automotive parts manufacturer leveraging cold forging, warm forging, and machining technologies. The company focuses on producing precision forged components such as shafts, yokes, and gears & splines. It has grown into a global enterprise with expanding exports to international markets including the United States and Mexico. Kowon Metal prioritizes continuous research, production, and quality control to maintain competitiveness in the rapidly evolving automotive market. A key focus involves expanding its lightweight forged parts business based on aluminum materials, aligning with the shift towards eco-friendly vehicles. The company successfully developed the industry's first one-piece steel tube yoke and one-piece aluminum tube yoke. It is an innovation-driven company built on creative thinking and a challenging spirit.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Shaft: Production capability for critical components used in automotive steering and power transmission systems.Shaft: Production capability for critical components used in automotive steering and power transmission systems.
- One Piece Yoke (Steel): Universal joint yoke, with successful development of the industry's first one-piece steel tube yoke for process simplification and cost reduction.One Piece Yoke (Steel): Universal joint yoke, with successful development of the industry's first one-piece steel tube yoke for process simplification and cost reduction.
- One Piece Yoke (AL): Pioneering development of ultra-lightweight yokes using aluminum alloy, combined with eco-friendly cold forging lubrication technology to minimize environmental impact.One Piece Yoke (AL): Pioneering development of ultra-lightweight yokes using aluminum alloy, combined with eco-friendly cold forging lubrication technology to minimize environmental impact.
- Yoke: Manufacturing of forged yoke components applied in various automotive steering and drive systems.Yoke: Manufacturing of forged yoke components applied in various automotive steering and drive systems.
- Pipe: Production of various specifications of pipes utilized in automotive parts.Pipe: Production of various specifications of pipes utilized in automotive parts.
- Gear & Spline: Production of precision gears and spline components used in automotive transmissions and power transfer units.Gear & Spline: Production of precision gears and spline components used in automotive transmissions and power transfer units.
- Aluminum and Other Parts: Expertise in producing special material and general components such as PISTON, BODY, and FEED THOUGHT BODY.Aluminum and Other Parts: Expertise in producing special material and general components such as PISTON, BODY, and FEED THOUGHT BODY.
- Cold Forging and Warm Forging Technology: Core technical capability for producing high-precision automotive parts.Cold Forging and Warm Forging Technology: Core technical capability for producing high-precision automotive parts.
- Machining and Heat Treatment Technology: Establishment of an integrated production system, directly performing post-forging processes.Machining and Heat Treatment Technology: Establishment of an integrated production system, directly performing post-forging processes.
- Eco-friendly Cold Forging Lubricant Technology: Key technology for minimizing environmental impact in manufacturing processes and pursuing sustainable growth.Eco-friendly Cold Forging Lubricant Technology: Key technology for minimizing environmental impact in manufacturing processes and pursuing sustainable growth.
- Advanced Design and Development Tools: Utilization of Super Forge program, PRO-E, CATIA, POWER MILL, and 3D simulators for forging simulation and optimal process design.Advanced Design and Development Tools: Utilization of Super Forge program, PRO-E, CATIA, POWER MILL, and 3D simulators for forging simulation and optimal process design.
- Core Advantages
- Technology leadership and continuous R&D investment, built on nearly 30 years of forging experience, applying both existing and advanced technologies.Technology leadership and continuous R&D investment, built on nearly 30 years of forging experience, applying both existing and advanced technologies.
- Successful development of the industry's first one-piece steel tube yoke and one-piece aluminum tube yoke, leading to process simplification, cost reduction, and enhanced product competitiveness.Successful development of the industry's first one-piece steel tube yoke and one-piece aluminum tube yoke, leading to process simplification, cost reduction, and enhanced product competitiveness.
- Establishment of an integrated production system encompassing cold forging, warm forging, precision forging, machining, and heat treatment, covering all post-forging processes.Establishment of an integrated production system encompassing cold forging, warm forging, precision forging, machining, and heat treatment, covering all post-forging processes.
- Improved productivity through the adoption of systematic automation facilities and ensured quality stability through forging simulations using dedicated 3D simulators.Improved productivity through the adoption of systematic automation facilities and ensured quality stability through forging simulations using dedicated 3D simulators.
- Implementation of a robust quality management system through multiple international and domestic quality certifications, including IATF 16949, SQ, and ISO 14001.Implementation of a robust quality management system through multiple international and domestic quality certifications, including IATF 16949, SQ, and ISO 14001.
- Commitment to sustainable growth and minimized environmental impact through the development of eco-friendly cold forging lubricant technology.Commitment to sustainable growth and minimized environmental impact through the development of eco-friendly cold forging lubricant technology.
- Proactive response to future automotive industry trends, such as EV transition, by expanding the lightweight forged parts business based on aluminum materials.Proactive response to future automotive industry trends, such as EV transition, by expanding the lightweight forged parts business based on aluminum materials.
- Target Industries
- Automotive Industry: Supply of core drive and steering components for internal combustion engine vehicles and eco-friendly vehicles (EVs, FCEVs, PHEVs).Automotive Industry: Supply of core drive and steering components for internal combustion engine vehicles and eco-friendly vehicles (EVs, FCEVs, PHEVs).
- Home Appliance Industry: Supply of components to major home appliance manufacturers like LG Electronics.Home Appliance Industry: Supply of components to major home appliance manufacturers like LG Electronics.
- Major Markets
- United States, MexicoUnited States, Mexico
- Certifications/Patents
- Patent: Manufacturing method for forged pistons and their molds (Patent No. 1005109010000, 2005.08.19)Patent: Manufacturing method for forged pistons and their molds (Patent No. 1005109010000, 2005.08.19)
- Patent: Manufacturing method for universal joint yokes (Patent No. 1007922630000, 2007.12.31)Patent: Manufacturing method for universal joint yokes (Patent No. 1007922630000, 2007.12.31)
- Patent: Manufacturing method for universal joint yokes (Patent No. 1100792264000, 2007.12.31)Patent: Manufacturing method for universal joint yokes (Patent No. 1100792264000, 2007.12.31)
- Patent Application: PISTON forging mold method (2002.04)Patent Application: PISTON forging mold method (2002.04)
- Patent Application: YOKE forging/mold method for automotive steering (2006.10)Patent Application: YOKE forging/mold method for automotive steering (2006.10)
- IATF 16949 CertificationIATF 16949 Certification
- SQ (Hyundai/Kia Motors Quality Certification) CertificationSQ (Hyundai/Kia Motors Quality Certification) Certification
- ISO 14001 CertificationISO 14001 Certification
- ISO/TS 16949:2009 Certification (2010.04)ISO/TS 16949:2009 Certification (2010.04)
- ISO 9001/2000 Edition Quality Certification (2005.12)ISO 9001/2000 Edition Quality Certification (2005.12)
- ISO 9002 Certification (1999.05)ISO 9002 Certification (1999.05)
- QS-9000 Quality Certification (2002.11)QS-9000 Quality Certification (2002.11)
- Venture Company Certification (KIBO Technology Finance, 2015.09)Venture Company Certification (KIBO Technology Finance, 2015.09)
- INNO-BIZ (Technology Innovation Small and Medium Business) Designation (2007.01)INNO-BIZ (Technology Innovation Small and Medium Business) Designation (2007.01)
- Corporate Research Institute Establishment Approval (2007.01)Corporate Research Institute Establishment Approval (2007.01)
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60-4 Haeun-ro 458beon-gil, Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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