WHEN COMPARED TO...		INVESTMENT CASTING YIELDS...
DIE CASTINGS		A broader selection of available alloys
		Superior part strength
		Less costly tooling
		The ability to produce more complex designs
MACHINED FORGINGS		No draft requirements
		Elimination of virtually all machining
		The ability to use stronger materials
MACHINED COMPONENTS		Improved strength-to-part weight
		The ability to produce complex shapes that are virtually impossible to machine
		Shorter lead times on complicated high volume runs
		Reduced labor and less material waste
MULTI-PIECE BRAZED		Single piece part production
OR WELDED ASSEMBLIES		No need for machining, welding, brazing or polishing
		Reduced time and material requirements
		Better final part quality and appearance
SAND CASTINGS		Improved surface finishes
		Utilization of a wider range of alloys
		Reduced need for secondary operations
		More precise part tolerances
		The ability to produce smaller and more complex parts
POWERED METAL		Lower tooling costs and reduced tool wear
COMPONENTS		Shorter lead times and greater design freedom
		Improved part strength and ductility
		Utilization of a broader selection of alloys