Knowing what you really want in your cast part is not just a matter of design, but revealing the reasons behind the design. Is there an outstanding feature in this part? If so, what is the purpose of this feature? What is the best way to cast this part to ensure cost-effective manufacturability.
For the prototyper it is absolutely critical to understand the functionality of the part he is being asked to cast. Occasionally we find that a part design is more complex than it needs to be. As a prototype supplier, we bring a different perspective to a meeting with the customer. Many questions should be asked. The questions that are not asked on the front end will haunt you on the back end.