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Originally Posted by GPM
Interesting. From a manufacturing perspective what is the difference between using a cast housing vs a plastic housing. Both from a design and production perspective. Is one easier to develop and/or produce than the other and is one a cheaper approach.
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The cost of a cast aluminum piece is very low after the mold is paid for. Maybe $9-10 for the part after the machining cost on a high volume run. Plastic housings will cost significantly more since you're making a mold for the entire intake vs just the housing but the overall cost per unit is significantly less.
The cast aluminum part is definitely an easier/less expensive option unless you're making thousands of pieces.