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| Property Name | Permanent Mold Casting | |
|---|---|---|
| Shapes | Thin-walled: Complex, Solid: Cylindrical, Solid: Cubic, Solid: Complex (Flat, Thin-walled: Cylindrical, Thin-walled: Cubic) | |
| Part size | Weight: 2 oz - 660 lb | |
| Materials | Aluminum, Copper, Magnesium (Metals, Alloy Steel, Carbon Steel, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Lead, Nickel, Tin, Titanium, Zinc) | |
| Surface finish - Ra (μin) | 125 - 250 (32 - 400) | |
| Tolerance (in.) | ± 0.015 (± 0.01) | |
| Max wall thickness | 0.08 - 2 | |
| Quantity | 1000 - 100000 (500 - 1000000) | |
| Lead time | Months (Weeks) | |
| Advantages | Can form complex shapes, Good mechanical properties, Many material options, Low porosity, Low labor cost, Scrap can be recycled | |
| Disadvantages | High tooling cost, Long lead time possible | |
| Applications | Gears, wheels, housings, engine components |
Disclaimer: All process specifications reflect the approximate range of a process's capabilities and should be viewed only as a guide. Actual capabilities are dependent upon the manufacturer, equipment, material, and part requirements.