Die Casting Cost Estimation

Die casting costs depend on part complexity, material, annual volume, and tolerance requirements.

Die Costs

Simple single-cavity die: $10,000-25,000. Multi-cavity: $25,000-80,000. Complex automotive die: $80,000-200,000+. Die life: aluminum 80,000-150,000 shots, zinc 300,000-500,000 shots.

Per-Part Costs

Aluminum (ADC12): $3-8/kg. Zinc (Zamak 3): $4-6/kg. Magnesium (AZ91D): $6-10/kg. Secondary costs: trimming $0.10-0.50/part, machining $0.50-5/part, surface treatment $0.20-2/part.