i would prefer cast iron.
indeed - i am now considering that maybe the piece doesn't need the machining altogether.
however, if i am going to provide the manufacture my design part - so that they can create the mold - i am assuming the design itself would need a minimum radius on the edges, correct? and if that's the case - would you know what those minimums would be?
i haven't sorted the actual casting process as of yet - which is why i joined this forum - hoping to discover.
what exactly is (inconel)?
the piece will not be used under heavy duress, fyi. and nodebt correct - for proprietary reasons, thanks.
the goal is high volume production - and a clean design. cast iron / stainless steel? i don't have a price point persay - it is my goal to naturally make this in good quality and find a process that is the most affordable.
i am sharing a photo of the fastener that will be used to fit the piece - quite small.
with that mention - concerning softening the edges for the cast mould - what would the minimum radius need to be?
is there a process where i can make a cast - and then have the finished cast tumbled - in softening the edges? rather than any deburring?