Casting 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	500-10,000
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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