What is the lead time for complete casting and finishing?

What Is the Lead Time for Complete Casting and Finishing?

Typical End-to-End Lead Time

At Neway, the standard lead time for complete casting and finishing—covering tooling, die casting, post-processing, and inspection—ranges from 4 to 8 weeks after final design and tooling approval. This timeline applies to typical alloys like A380 aluminum, ADC12, and Zamak 3, and includes all finishing processes such as powder coating, anodizing, or CNC post-machining.

Breakdown of Lead Time Stages

Total estimated time: 20–40 working days depending on complexity, part size, and processing requirements.

Factors Influencing Lead Time

• Material Choice: Copper-based alloys like Brass 360 may require longer cooling and finishing cycles than aluminum or zinc.

• Surface Treatment: Complex surface finishing such as arc anodizing, dual-layer coatings, or tight-tolerance machining add several working days.

• Part Complexity: Multi-cavity tools or deep-core structures often need additional CNC machining and inspection steps.

Fast-Track Options

Neway offers expedited services for urgent projects. Through our rapid prototyping and pre-qualified tooling workflows, lead times can be reduced to as little as 3–4 weeks under controlled conditions.

One-Stop Service for Fast and Reliable Delivery

Neway offers complete casting-to-finishing solutions tailored to your schedule:

• Rapid Tooling & Design Support: Accelerate early-stage production with fast-turn tool and die making and engineering optimization.

• Integrated Post-Processing: Minimize delays with in-house post-processing services, including sand blasting, painting, and final assembling.

• Mass Production Readiness: Seamless scale-up via our mass production capabilities, ensuring consistent delivery for high-volume requirements.