Buying Guide

What to Share When Requesting a Casting Quote

The drawings, material data, quantities, tooling details, finishing needs, and delivery information required for an accurate quotation.

What to Share When Requesting a Casting Quote

An accurate die casting quotation depends on complete project information. A drawing alone may not show alloy, annual volume, mold status, machining, inspection, finishing, packaging, or delivery needs.

01

Share 2D Drawings and 3D CAD Models

A 2D drawing defines dimensions, tolerances, threads, datums, and critical checks. A 3D model helps engineers review wall thickness, draft, radii, undercuts, parting lines, and machining access. Mark the latest revision clearly.

02

Specify Material, Weight, and Performance

State the approved aluminum or zinc alloy, or explain strength, corrosion, temperature, conductivity, and finishing requirements.

03

Provide Trial, Monthly, and Annual Quantities

Quantity affects cavity count, tool construction, automation, cycle planning, fixtures, packaging, and pricing.

A realistic forecast helps the supplier design tooling and capacity around actual demand.
04

Explain the Current Mold Status

Confirm whether a new mold is required or an existing tool will transfer. For existing molds share dimensions, weight, shot count, maintenance, known defects, and sample images.

05

List Machining and Finishing Requirements

Identify drilled holes, bores, sealing faces, CNC operations, deburring, polishing, blasting, powder coating, plating, painting, or assembly.

06

Define Inspection, Packaging, and Delivery

Share critical characteristics, tests, reports, sample approval, packaging, destination, and delivery date.

Latest drawings3D CAD modelAlloy and weightMonthly quantityMold statusFinishing and delivery
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