Our plaster cast process is usually used for parts less than 14" (in any one axis) and provides:

• Excellent surface finish, typical as cast surface roughness of Ra 16 µm (Ra 63 µinch), very comparable to a die cast process surface finish
• Thin wall capabilities, typical wall thickness of .080-.100", capable of casting as thin as .030" wall thickness
• Ability to accurately simulate mechanical, thermal, and corrosion properties typically associated with a die cast process
• Capable of manufacturing zero draft geometries (A minimum draft angle of 1-2 degrees is preferred)
• Tooling can be inexpensively modified when compared to die-cast, permanent mold, or investment cast tools
• Short lead time (typical tooling lead time of 1 week, typical first article lead time of 1-2 weeks, expedited lead times are available)

Our sand casted parts is typically used for parts over 14" (in any one axis) and offers:

• Excellent surface characteristics (typical surface roughness of Ra 6.3 - 12.5 µm (Ra 250 - 500 µinch).
• Typical wall thick nesses are between .150"-.500", but we are capable of casting thick cross sections if required
• Excellent mechanical properties
• The ability to inexpensively modify tooling when compared to die-cast, permanent mold, or investment cast tools