
The
quality of the casting determines its actual cost: the higher the quality of
the casting, the less its real cost.
The
actual cost of an equipment does not coincide with its purchase price alone,
but also depends on its life span and on set up costs.
Actual
Cost= C-purchase
+ (N-set up x C-tooling) / duration
A good quality casting has a longer life span and therefore reduces the
number of set ups required to replace worn-out parts.