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Cost Comparison Chart
Use the tables below to help you evaluate the costs of your casting application.
Casting Methods
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Part
Cost
Tooling
Cost
Strength,
Soundness
Accuracy
Surface
Smoothness
Sand
C
A
B
D
D
Permanent Mold
B+
B+
A
C+
B
Die-Casting
A
D
C-
A
A
Investment
D
C
B
A
A-
Graphite Mold
A
B
A
A
C
Plaster Mold
D
C
A
A
A
Casting Methods
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Wall
Thickness
Design
Shape
Draft
Economic Value of Casting/Year
Sand
D
B
C
1-2,000
Permanent Mold
B
B-
D
500-5,000
Die-Casting
A
D
B
2,000-100,000+
Investment
A-
A+
A
25-2,000
Graphite Mold
C
C
C
300-5,000
Plaster Mold
A
B
B+
1-250
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