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Cost comparison analysis for a Rear Axle Housing, contrasting die casting and sand casting methods.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 148\5\  scan0401
Date  3rd August 1938 guessed
  
Rear Axle Housing.
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Die Casting Costs. Sand Casting Costs.
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Direct Labour. Direct Labour.
Core-making 2.00 Hrs. Moulding }
Casting .50 " Core-making } 8.20 Hrs.
Fettling 1.00 " Fettling }
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3.50 " 8.20 "

Labour Cost @ .8s per hour = Labour Cost @ 8s per hour =
2.61 shlgs. 6.91 shlgs.

Labour Cost Saving = 4.30 shlgs.

Material: Material:
Die cast weight = 20 lbs. Sand cast weight = 21.25 lbs.

Die Cast Weight Saving = 1.25 lbs.
Total Cost.
Total Savings:- in Material = 26.7 Shlgs.
A. {Mr Adams} RR50 @ 1/3d per lb = 6/- Labour (Direct) = 6.91 "
or 18% -------
B. ACM @ 5d per lb = 22/6d 33.61 "
or 67%
C. L8 @ 7 1/2d per lb = 20/-
or 60%


Recuperation of Tool Charges.
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Material. Cost of Housing. Saving. Tool Cost. Quantity.
A. {Mr Adams} RR50 27/7d. 6/- £120 351 off.
B. ACM. 11/- 22/7d " 94 "
C. L8 13/7d. 20/- " 120 "


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