Die Casting Cost Estimation

Die casting costs are dominated by die construction (40-60% of total project cost), with unit costs decreasing significantly at higher volumes due to die amortization and faster cycle times.

Cost Factor	Impact	Tips to Reduce
Die Construction	$5K–$80K	Simplify geometry, reduce slides
Material	$1.50–$6/kg	Minimize scrap (gating/runners ~30-50% of shot)
Machine Time	$40–$200/hr	Optimize cooling time, multi-cavity dies
Trimming	$0.05–$0.50/part	Design for clean trim, integrate in die