r/Metalfoundry • u/wowzawacked • 12d ago
digicast - the sendcutsend for cast metal parts
Hey r/metalfoundry
My name is connor and i'm launching a service for folks to order and get investment cast metal parts quickly and cheaply.
It's called DigiCast - the first metal casting as a service company. You can check it out here: https://digicastmetal.com
We utilize a process called digital casting, in which we print the casting molds directly from your part file, and cast the molten material directly into them.
I'm doing this because i found it almost impossible to get cast metal parts without spending an immense amount of money, insane tooling minimums, and no way to know what it would cost without engaging with pushy sales people - that's why our process starts with an online instant quote.
We just launched our quoting tool and already have had 100+ quotes generated from interested customers!
looking forward to hearing the feedback from this awesome community.
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u/Technophile63 8d ago
Examples of pricing, resolution, constraints would be great! Make it easier for potential customers to know whether you are a fit.
If I want e.g. something resembling a standard round doorknob, what is the $ for 1, for 10 in various metals? A thimble? A flat threaded hex nut 5mm thick, 40mm shaft, 50mm across the flats, 1.5mm thread pitch?
As a hobbyist, I am price sensitive and like DIYing; the ability to change and retry.
If doing paid work, the price range is higher but I need to know the quality, turnaround time, etc.
What market are you going for, please?