Casting as a primary shaping process offers a number of advantages:
Complex Geometries: Casting can produce complex and detailed shapes that are difficult or impossible to achieve with other processes such as forging or milling.
Cost-Effectiveness: Casting is often more cost-effective than other manufacturing processes, especially for the production of large quantities.
Low Material Waste: Compared to subtractive processes like milling or turning, where material is removed to achieve the desired shape, material loss in casting is generally lower.
Less Post-Casting Processing: In many cases, the cast part can be used directly with little or no further processing.
Flexibility: Casting allows for high flexibility in terms of design and modification of shapes.
Large Parts: Casting can also produce very large parts that would be difficult or impossible to manufacture with other processes.
Good Mechanical Properties: Cast parts can exhibit good mechanical properties, especially when it comes to manufacturing parts from metal alloys.
Possibility to Integrate Features: Casting allows for the integration of features such as threads, ribs, cooling channels, or other elements directly into the part without the need for additional processing steps.
Small Batch Sizes: Casting is also suitable for producing small batch sizes, making it a flexible option for prototypes and small series production.
