Q. How do I choose which method to use for my product?

A. Although a foundry may utilize more than one casting process, this choice is usually dictated by the class of product to be made and by the relative economies of the various processes.

Factors that must all be taken into account to select the most appropriate casting process include:

• casting size
• shape
• complexity
• quantity
• surface finish
• dimensional accuracy
• required alloy properties