Casting vs injection molding—which method works better?

CASTING VS INJECTION MOLDING—WHICH METHOD WORKS BETTER?

I get the appeal of casting for unique pieces, but I’ve gotta push back a bit. For anything that needs repeatability or tight tolerances, injection molding just wins out.

- Consistency: Injection molding gives you the same part every time. No weird bubbles or warping.
- Time: Once the mold’s set up, you’re cranking out parts way faster than casting.
- Finish: Less post-processing. I’ve spent hours sanding cast parts to get them halfway decent.

I’ll admit, casting has its charm for one-offs or when you want that handmade vibe. But if you’re doing more than a handful, the quirks start to get old fast... at least in my experience.