{"id":23976,"date":"2026-04-06T15:42:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T22:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/?post_type=cpt_blog&#038;p=23976"},"modified":"2026-05-28T14:38:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T21:38:55","slug":"cnc-vs-die-casting-qualification-scorecard","status":"publish","type":"cpt_blog","link":"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/articles\/cnc-vs-die-casting-qualification-scorecard","title":{"rendered":"CNC vs Die Casting Qualification Scorecard\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Evaluation Tool for Process Selection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/capabilities\/die-casting-services\">die casting<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/capabilities\/cnc-machining-services\">CNC machining<\/a> to determine the best process for your prototyping or production requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fictiv-simple-calculator\">\n  <style>\ntable {\n  width: 100%;\n}\ntd {\n  width: 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!important;\nfont-size: 16px !important;\nfont-style: normal;\nline-height: 24px; \ncolor:#262626 !important;\n}\n  <\/style>\n\n  <h2>CNC vs Die Casting Scorecard<\/h2>\n  <p>Score each category from 0\u20132 based on your part requirements.<\/p>\n\n  <table class=\"w-full table-fixed border border-teal-light rounded-lg\">\n <colgroup>\n    <col style=\"width: 32%;\">\n    <col style=\"width: 17%;\">\n    <col style=\"width: 17%;\">\n    <col style=\"width: 17%;\">\n    <col style=\"width: 17%;\">\n  <\/colgroup>\n    <tr>\n      <th class=\"font-museo-900 text-16 leading-normal\">Category<\/th>\n      <th class=\"font-museo-900 text-16 leading-normal\">0 (CNC)<\/th>\n      <th class=\"font-museo-900 text-16 leading-normal\">1 (Neutral)<\/th>\n      <th class=\"font-museo-900 text-16 leading-normal\">2 (Casting)<\/th>\n      <th class=\"font-museo-900 text-16 leading-normal\">Your Score<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td class=\"category\">Production Volume<\/td>\n      <td>&lt;1,000<\/td>\n      <td>1,000\u20135,000<\/td>\n      <td>&gt;5,000<\/td>\n      <td class=\"score\"><select class=\"score-input w-16 mx-auto block\"><option>0<\/option><option selected>1<\/option><option>2<\/option><\/select><\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td class=\"category\">Target Lead Time<\/td>\n      <td>&lt;1 week<\/td>\n      <td>1\u20134 weeks<\/td>\n      <td>4+ weeks<\/td>\n      <td class=\"score\"><select class=\"score-input w-16 mx-auto block\"><option>0<\/option><option selected>1<\/option><option>2<\/option><\/select><\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td class=\"category\">Target Cost \/ Part<\/td>\n      <td>CNC meets target<\/td>\n      <td>CNC slightly\nabove target<\/td>\n      <td>CNC Exceeds target 30\u201350%+<\/td>\n      <td class=\"score\"><select class=\"score-input w-16 mx-auto block\"><option>0<\/option><option selected>1<\/option><option>2<\/option><\/select><\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td class=\"category\">Tooling Cost<\/td>\n      <td>&lt;$5,000<\/td>\n      <td>$5,000\u2013$25,000<\/td>\n      <td>&gt;$25,000<\/td>\n      <td class=\"score\"><select class=\"score-input w-16 mx-auto block\"><option>0<\/option><option selected>1<\/option><option>2<\/option><\/select><\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td class=\"category\">Part Geometry<\/td>\n      <td>Simple<\/td>\n      <td>Moderate<\/td>\n      <td>Complex<\/td>\n      <td class=\"score\"><select class=\"score-input w-16 mx-auto block\"><option>0<\/option><option selected>1<\/option><option>2<\/option><\/select><\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td class=\"category\">CNC Setups<\/td>\n      <td>1\u20132<\/td>\n      <td>3<\/td>\n      <td>4+<\/td>\n      <td class=\"score\"><select class=\"score-input w-16 mx-auto block\"><option>0<\/option><option selected>1<\/option><option>2<\/option><\/select><\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td class=\"category\">Wall Thickness<\/td>\n      <td>&gt;5mm<\/td>\n      <td>2\u20135mm<\/td>\n      <td>&lt;2mm<\/td>\n      <td class=\"score\"><select class=\"score-input w-16 mx-auto block\"><option>0<\/option><option selected>1<\/option><option>2<\/option><\/select><\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td class=\"category\">Tolerances<\/td>\n      <td>Tight\nthroughout\n(<\u00b10.05\u20130.1 mm)\u00a0<\/td>\n      <td>Mixed<\/td>\n      <td>Mostly general\n(\u2265\u00b10.1\u20130.3 mm)<\/td>\n      <td class=\"score\"><select class=\"score-input w-16 mx-auto block\"><option>0<\/option><option selected>1<\/option><option>2<\/option><\/select><\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n  <\/table>\n\n  <div class=\"results\">\n    Total Score: <span id=\"totalScore\" class=\"score-value\">8<\/span><br>\n    <strong id=\"resultText\">Evaluate Both<\/strong><br><br>\n    0\u20135 \u2192 CNC Preferred<br>\n    6\u201310 \u2192 Evaluate Both<br>\n    11\u201316 \u2192 Die Casting Likely Best\n  <\/div>\n\n  <script>\n    function calculateScore() {\n      let total = 0;\n      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units\/year<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1,000\u20135,000 units\/year<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&gt; 5,000 units\/year<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Tooling amortization starts to become more justified at higher volumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Production Lead Time Requirement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&lt; 1 week (rapid prototyping)<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1\u20134 weeks<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&gt; 4 weeks acceptable OR high-volume production needed<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>CNC is faster for initial speed and iteration, while casting wins for repeatability and throughput at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost Target Per Unit (at scale)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CNC price meets target<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CNC price slightly above target<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CNC exceeds target by 30\u201350%+<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>If CNC cost is &gt;2\u20133X estimated casting cost at volume, casting is worth serious consideration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tooling Investment Willingness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&lt; $5,000 budget or no tooling investment desired<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$5,000\u2013$25,000 budget<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&gt; $25,000 budget for production tooling<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Typical ranges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prototype\/soft tooling (aluminum or soft steel): $5,000\u2013$15,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production die casting tooling (hardened steel): $20,000\u2013$80,000+ depending on size\/complexity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Willingness to invest in tooling is often the clearest indicator of readiness for casting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geometry Complexity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prismatic, simple features<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moderate complexity (pockets, light 3D surfacing)<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Complex geometry (ribs, undercuts, organic shapes)<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Casting advantage: Geometric complexity becomes more cost-effective once tooling is in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Number of CNC Setups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1\u20132 setups<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 setups<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4+ setups \/ complex fixturing<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>More setups mean higher labor\/cost and tolerance stack risk, which favors casting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wall Thickness &amp; Material Efficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thick sections (&gt; 5 mm), high material removal acceptable<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moderate walls (2\u20135 mm)<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thin walls (&lt; 2\u20133 mm) or high scrap in CNC<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Thinner sections are better suited to casting, with less material waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tolerances &amp; Secondary Ops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tight tolerances&nbsp; throughout (&lt;\u00b10.05\u20130.1 mm) critical features<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mixed tolerances, localized tight features<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mostly general (\u2265\u00b10.1\u20130.3 mm), limited machining needed for critical features<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Some cast parts may still require post-machining, but at high volumes, less is better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> This scorecard is a starting point that focuses on cost, volume, and geometry. Final process selection should also consider material compatibility, mechanical properties, and quality factors such as porosity and surface finish.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/ebooks\/die-casting-design-guide\" title=\"\">Learn more in our Die Casting Design Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick Decision Overlay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strong Indicators for Die Casting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High volume (<strong>&gt;5,000-10,000 units<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complex geometry (ribs, undercuts, organic shapes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple CNC setups (3-4+)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thin walls or high material waste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aggressively low cost targets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strong Indicators for CNC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Low volume or prototyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tight tolerances across many features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple geometry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent design changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast turnaround required (&lt; 1 week)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to scale production and lower your per-part costs? Check out our comprehensive<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/articles\/scaling-cnc-machining-to-casting-transition-guide\"> <strong>Scaling CNC Machining to Casting Guide<\/strong><\/a> to learn how to seamlessly transition from machined prototypes to high-volume cast parts.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-wbp.webp\" alt=\"A machined mold for casting - CNC vs Casting scorecard\" class=\"wp-image-23982 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Die casting mold<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trigger Thresholds for Faster Qualification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If <strong>2 or more are true<\/strong>, escalate to casting evaluation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Volume &gt; 10,000 units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4+ CNC setups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thin walls (&lt; 3 mm) or complex geometry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CNC cost exceeds target by &gt; 30\u201350%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Still not sure which process is right for your part?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/contact-us\">Contact us<\/a> to speak with a Fictiv manufacturing expert to review your design, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/articles\/casting-vs-cnc-machining\">compare CNC and die casting<\/a> costs, and identify the best path to production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/contact-us\">Get a CNC vs Casting Analysis from our team<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/signup\">upload your parts<\/a> to get DFM feedback, pricing, and lead times to compare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/signup\">Get a Free Quote<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick Evaluation Tool for Process Selection Compare die casting and CNC machining to determine the best process for your prototyping or production requirements. 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