What factors most influence tooling service charges and lead times?
Initial costs and lead times for extruded aluminum are usually a good deal lower than those required for die casting, forming, roll forming, stamping, pultrusion, impact, or vinyl extrusion. The shape of the extruded profile (solid, semi-hollow or hollow) is an important factor. Other factors are: product surface finish requirements; special dimensional tolerances; and special alloy, design or production requirements which could affect die life.
