| SAND CASTINGS | SHELL CASTINGS | INVESTMENT CASTINGS | DIE CASTINGS |
| Metals | Most Ferrous & Non-Ferrous | Most Ferrous & Non-Ferrous | Most Ferrous & Non-Ferrous | Non-Ferrous Alloys |
| Component Size | All Sizes | Small - Mid Range | All Sizes | Small - Mid Range |
| Component Weight | < 1 lb - Several Tons | < 1 lb - 30 lbs | <1 lb - 40 lbs | < 1 lb - 20 lbs |
| Tooling Costs | Low | Medium | Medium | Higher |
| Production Costs | Low | Medium | Higher | Medium |
| Design Complexity | Moderate | Good | Excellent | High |
| Surface Finish | Rough | Smooth | Very Smooth | Very Smooth |
| Dimensional Tolerances | Moderate | Good | Very Good | Excellent |
| Advantages | Low tooling costs, any part size, most metals. | Good surface finish & dimensional accuracy. | Complex items, good surface finish & tolerances. | High quality dimensional & surface finish, best for high volume production quantity. |
| Disadvantages | Lower surface finish & dimensional accuracy. | Size & weight limitations, higher costs than sand casting. | Higher costs than Sand - but compensated for with reduced machining & better surface finish. | Limited material options and part size. |
Combining innovation, value and 25 years of experience.
Pearlite
