... costs : Initial tooling costs averaged over the parts produced are often less than other manufacturing ... casting. Metals PouredMelting CapacityTypical Alloys PouredAluminum1,500 lbs.All aluminum alloys including 319, 355, 356, 357, 359 ... aluminum,brass etc.standardDIN, ASTM, BS, JIS etc.processsand casting,resin bonded casting, investment casting(lost wax casting), die casting, pressing & forging ...