NFCA offers manufacturers several opportunities to reduce costs. Sand castings from NFCA is versatile to manufacturer products in a range of industries from automotive to office furniture.
Lower set up costs through sand casting.
The sand casting process uses less expensive tooling than other metal casting processes. Tooling for other metal casting processes starts at over a hundred thousand dollars and climbs rapidly from there. In comparison, production tooling for sand casting is, on average, a few thousand dollars.
Lower per piece cost through sand casting.
Per piece cost is a ratio between set up costs, job costs, and the number of parts run. With sand castings, NCFA can offer competitive pricing from economical looking, set up costs, and their expertise in alloys and metals.
Sand casting: well suited for small runs.
While some industries, such as automotive suppliers, have parts runs in the tens of millions, there are many more companies who manufacture specialized components in much smaller volumes. Sand casting from NFCA is well suited for smaller specialized runs but can also effectively run large quantities of parts.
Lower logistical costs.
Transportation and energy costs continue to climb to impact the profitability of your business. NFCA’s Midwestern/Central location is in an ideal location to service companies in any area of the United States. NFCA can reduce logistical costs by reducing the time and distance spent transporting your components.
Lower total cost.
Experienced production managers understand that number on the invoice is not the actual cost. Defects and time lost to additional inspections or finishing can add significantly to a project’s total cost. Supplier for larger manufacturers know what problems can cost a companies reputation. NFCA has decades of casting experience, they are committed to quality and creating a lower total cost than the “bargain basement” prices that some suppliers offer.
See how sand casting can reduce costs for your component.
Every job is unique, to give you and accurate estimate of how NFCA can reduce costs and increase value to your component through sand casting they will need to know more about your project. Complete an initial quote request and an NFCA representative will contact you with more information.