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Overview of Metal Casting Costs
Metal casting costs can vary widely depending on the method (e.g., sand casting, die casting, investment casting), material (e.g., aluminum, steel, iron), part complexity, production volume, tolerances, and location. As of 2025, raw material prices have stabilized post-inflation, but energy and labor costs remain key drivers. Generally:Upfront costs (tooling/molds): $2,000–$150,000+.
Per-part costs: $0.20–$5 for high-volume simple parts; up to thousands for low-volume complex ones.
Total project costs: A few thousand dollars for prototypes to tens of thousands for production runs.
Costs decrease with higher volumes due to amortized tooling. Below is a comparison of common methods, based on industry data.
Cost Comparison by Casting Method:
