PROCESS COMPARISON
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Aluminum |
Lost Core |
Welded |
Adhesive |
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| Design Flexibility |
Best |
Best |
Good |
Better |
| Tooling Costs |
Best |
Good |
Better |
Best |
| Process Complexity |
Good |
Good |
Better |
Best |
| Piece Price Cost |
Medium |
High |
Low |
Medium |
| Burst Test Levels |
Best |
Good |
Better |
Better |
| Technology |
Best |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
| NVH |
Best |
Best |
Best |
Best |
• Providing the highest quality castings
• Leading capabilities in aluminum sand casting and composite/polymer molding
• Strong relationships with major global manufacturers
• Strategically located in North America
• Proven track record of tight tolerances
• Lean manufacturing culture
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