What impacts cost of metal castings? (9 Cost Considerations)

What impacts casting cost? There are 9 factors that affect the price of a casting: 1. Material 2. Design for MFG 3. Order Quantity 4. Complexity & Size 5. Secondary Machining 6. Mechanical Properties 7. Inspection 8. Surface Finish 9. Packaging Learn how casting quotes are calculated so you can optimize your next project! CHAPTERS 00:00 - 01:36 Introductions 01:36 - 03:41 #1 Materials 03:41 - 07:47 #2 DFM 07:47 - 11:34 #3 Order Quantity 11:34 - 14:40 #4 Complexity & Size 14:40 - 17:16 #5 Machining 17:16 - 18:52 #6 Heat Treat 18:52 - 21:53 #7 Inspection 21:53 - 23:19 #8 Surface Finish 23:19 - 27:16 #9 Packaging 27:16 - 31:12 Q/A