I would also check out block castings..(skip the initial casts $'s) & fees related to
the outward appearance dont have to look exactly same ..its the inside & mounting that matters
a very good programmer , 3-d (& 3-d models etc) & reverse engineering could save tons on some stuff..
never underestimate the modern 120-150 tooled "revolver type" mills nowadays ..its run time costs that could kill it ..if ya if ya have to pay for "specials" runs at an expensive shop
the outward appearance dont have to look exactly same ..its the inside & mounting that matters
a very good programmer , 3-d (& 3-d models etc) & reverse engineering could save tons on some stuff..
never underestimate the modern 120-150 tooled "revolver type" mills nowadays ..its run time costs that could kill it ..if ya if ya have to pay for "specials" runs at an expensive shop