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Cost Comparison Chart

Use the tables below to help you evaluate the costs of your casting application.

Casting Methods
(click below for more info)		 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
(click below for more info)		 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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