Cost Reduction

Why did one supplier quote $5,000 and another $15,000? This guide decodes the real cost drivers—cavitation, complexity, steel—to show what a fair investment looks like, and how to spot the difference between value and risk. The Quote Discrepancy Dilemma You send out an RFQ. Supplier A quotes $8,000. Supplier B quotes $18,000. Both claim to use “H13 […]

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a bright, modern engineering lab. two hands (one from a client, one from a sureton engineer) collaboratively manipulate a glowing 3d wireframe model of an aluminum housing on a tablet.

Feb 26 2025

VAVE in Manufacturing: How to Cut Costs Without Cutting Corners

Procurement & Strategy

Stop squeezing your supplier’s margin; start optimizing your design. We explain Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) strategies that can lower your die casting costs by 15-25% through intelligent redesign. It is that time of year again.Your CFO walks into your office and asks for a 5% cost reduction across your supply chain.You look at your die casting supplier. You

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Dec 9 2024

Cast-in Threads vs. Machined Threads: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

Advanced Engineering

Should you cast threads directly to save money, or machine them for precision? We analyze the M6 threshold, the hidden costs of unscrewing molds, and why Sureton recommends auto-tapping for 90% of projects. It’s a conversation we have almost every week at Sureton.A client sends us a drawing for a new aluminum housing. It has twelve M4

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The Black Box of Tooling: How to Estimate Your Die Casting Mold Costs

VAVE in Manufacturing: How to Cut Costs Without Cutting Corners

Cast-in Threads vs. Machined Threads: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

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