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Can curved panels, or unusually shaped panel profiles be created economically?

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Can curved panels, or unusually shaped panel profiles be created economically?

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Yes, but only if shapes are repetitive. It costs considerably more to create an original mold (or form) for complex shapes/profiles. However, if 20 to 30 castings are made from a single mold, the cost is amortized over all of the castings, reducing the premium to a nominal amount per casting.