Sumiko Smile Casting Better Online

Traditional: $2.45M Sumiko Smile: $1.89M

| Metric | Traditional Die Casting | Sumiko Smile Casting | |--------|------------------------|----------------------| | Tooling cost | $45,000 | $62,000 (specialized mold) | | Per-part cycle time | 8 sec | 18 sec | | Post-processing (deburr/polish) | $0.42 per part | $0.03 per part | | Scrap rate | 9% | 2% | | Annual labor (finishing) | $210,000 | $15,000 | sumiko smile casting better

"It works for any material." Reality: Superalloys (Inconel, Hastelloy) require modified ceramic face coats. Cast irons with high carbon content can clog the nano-release layer. Contact Sumiko for a compatibility chart. Traditional: $2