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500% Cost Saving: Die Cast vs Machined Brass

The low-volume production of a small precision component for a medical device, produced in CNC machined brass, was put through value analysis against possible alternative production efficiencies. The review results indicated that a CWM net-shape 4-slide miniature zinc die casting could replace the machined part with no sacrifice in mechanical properties at a significant cost reduction. The precision component is now die cast at a 500% unit cost saving.

To download a PDF of the entire case study of this part, click here for Miniature Die Casting Case Study No. 39 on the Case Study page in the OEM Die Cast Design Center section.

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