Cost & Sourcing Guides

Data-backed guides to iron casting pricing and supplier selection. We explain the four real cost drivers—metal, sand, energy, and labor—by process (green sand, no-bake, shell), give usable $/kg and $/lb ranges, and share yield/DFM tips, checklists, and RFQ templates so buyers can cut cost

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Iron Casting Cost Analysis: Metal, Sand, Energy, Labor Guide

Iron casting cost: most quotes rise or fall on four levers: metal, sand, energy, and labor. This playbook explains what drives each, how to estimate them in $/kg and $/lb, and what to change on your print and process to cut waste—without risking quality. The cost formula (simple & practical) Price per net kg (or…