I have been engaged in the aluminum alloy die-casting industry for decades and have rich experience. If you are planning to carry out a die casting project, you must be extremely eager to know how to obtain a reasonable and accurate price. Don't worry. Let me tell you. From the cost of raw materials, the complexity of molds, and the differences in manufacturing precision to whether the process is complex, these interrelated links affect the final total cost. As long as you understand these clearly, you can calculate the cost, quote a suitable price for the project, and lay a good foundation.

Cost Analysis of Die Casting Molds

1、Cost of Mold Steel Raw Materials

In die casting molds, they are usually divided into the mold core and the mold base. These two parts use the most steel materials. Commonly used steels are H13, 8407, etc. There is a large price difference among different grades of mold steels. The price per kilogram of H13 mold steel is around 20 to 40 yuan. The price per kilogram of 8407 mold steel is usually around 40 to 60 yuan.

2、Processing Cost of Die Casting Molds

The main processing costs of mold processing include machine tool processing, electric discharge machining, wire cutting processing, polishing, labor costs, cutting tools, fixtures, and water and electricity expenses.

3、Cost of Die Casting Materials

Take Shine-Choose Smart Manufacturing Die Casting Factory as a reference. Die-casting materials mainly fall into three types: zinc alloy ingots, aluminum alloy ingots, and magnesium alloy ingots.

In 2024, the average price of zinc alloy is roughly 25,000 yuan/ton.

In 2024, the average price of magnesium alloy is roughly 19,970 yuan/ton.

In 2024, the average price of aluminum alloy is roughly 24,710 yuan/ton.

4、Production Cost of Die Castings

Production workers: The wages of production workers are an essential part of the production cost of die castings.

Electricity: Equipment such as die-casting machines and furnaces consumes electricity. Water is needed for cooling and other purposes in the die casting process. Although the water cost is relatively low, it also has a particular impact on the production cost.

5、Cost of Surface Treatment of Die Casting Products

For some die castings that pay attention to appearance, surface treatment is required to achieve specific functional characteristics or a certain degree of beauty. The main surface treatments include electroplating, spraying, powder coating, oxidation, printing, and laser engraving.

6、Transportation Cost

Currently, transportation costs mainly involve three significant routes: air transportation, land transportation, and shipping. For domestic transportation, land transportation is much cheaper. If it is international transportation, then shipping is chosen. The time is slower than air transportation, but the price is affordable.

Conclusion

Regarding the cost of die casting, its calculation formula is as follows: (Cost of mold steel raw materials + Processing cost of die casting molds + Cost of die casting materials + Production cost of die castings + Cost of product surface treatment + Transportation cost) = Die casting cost.

As a professional die-casting factory, we know the importance of cost control for providing high-quality products and services. In the die-casting process, various links, such as mold steel raw materials, mold processing, die-casting materials, production process, and surface treatment, are closely connected and interact.

We attach great importance to cost management to provide high-quality products and services. From mold material procurement and processing to the selection of die-casting materials and production process control, we optimize processing technology, purchase materials reasonably, improve production efficiency, control energy consumption, and provide multiple surface treatment solutions to reduce costs while ensuring product quality.