The table below is the open price list for all eleven configurations. These are "from" prices: the final figure is fixed in a written quote after a technical questionnaire, once the product range, the metal and the target tonnage are known.
Foundry mini-plant prices by configuration
| Configuration | Output, t/month | Process | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost foam mini-plant, base package | 10 | Lost foam (LFC) | from $98,500 |
| Lost foam mini-plant, 10 t/month | 10 | Lost foam (LFC) | from $130,000 |
| Lost foam mini-plant, 20 t/month | 20 | Lost foam (LFC) | from $260,000 |
| Lost foam mini-plant, 30 t/month | 30 | Lost foam (LFC) | from $390,000 |
| Mechanized V-process mini-plant, 40-50 t/month | 40-50 | V-process | from $390,000 |
| UNIQUE plant, 40-50 t/month Payback: 6-8 months | 40-50 | Combined | from $455,000 |
| Automated lost foam plant, 40-50 t/month | 40-50 | Lost foam (LFC) | from $520,000 |
| Automated plant with machining, 40-50 t/month | 40-50 | Combined | from $780,000 |
| Mechanized mini-plant, up to 50 t/month | 50 | Combined | from $390,000 |
| Mechanized mini-plant, up to 100 t/month | 100 | Combined | from $585,000 |
| Billet casting mini-plant, 200 t/month | 200 | Combined | from $325,000 |
Prices are for the equipment package with supervised installation, staff training and ramp-up to the rated output.
Delivery and customs clearance are quoted separately depending on the location.
The 8-12 month payback is calculated on a margin of $1 to $6 per kilogram of finished product; the table shows the period confirmed for that specific configuration.
FENIX molding lines
- FENIX‑Laborator laboratory model from $30,000 FENIX‑Laborator is a Modern Technologies laboratory unit for process trials, laboratory tasks and one-off castings before a production launch: a 420 x 360 mm work area, 10 kW of power, starting from $30,000.
- FENIX Aylin‑2026 from $60,000 Aylin‑2026 is a Modern Technologies FENIX mechanical model that forms up to two tooling sets at the same time and supports both lost foam casting (LFC) and V-process.
- FENIX Diana‑2026 from $120,000 Diana‑2026 is a Modern Technologies FENIX line with large cartridges, a sand circulation loop and its own cooling unit: model size 1200 x 900 mm, power 20 kW, starting from $120,000.
- FENIX.Farrukh‑2026 industrial line from $330,000 FENIX.Farrukh‑2026 is a Modern Technologies industrial line for up to 10 flasks: a 22 x 12 m installation area, 45 kW of power, starting from $330,000; site layout and sand circulation/reclamation depend on the project.
- FENIX‑Dilbar automated line from $650,000 FENIX‑Dilbar is Modern Technologies' fully automated carousel line with a continuous molding cycle: a 30 x 16 m installation area, 60 kW of power, starting from $650,000.
The FENIX‑Laborator laboratory unit ($30,000) is for trials and one-off castings; production lines start with Aylin‑2026 at $60,000. Full specifications of every model are on modernfeniks.com.
What the price covers
- The equipment package for the pattern shop and the foundry floor, per the configuration's specification
- Supervised installation: assembly, commissioning and a test run on your site
- Casting technology training - from raw material preparation and molding to finishing, in theory and in practice
- Machine training: settings, operating modes and maintenance of the CNC equipment and auxiliary systems
- Training of specialists: process engineers, CNC operators, quality inspectors and foundry workers
- Technical assistance at start-up: checking every unit and tuning the production processes
- Ramp-up to the rated output, with quality control of the castings and the machined parts
- Handover to autonomous operation: process instructions and contacts of vetted raw material suppliers
- A 12-month equipment warranty with free repair of faults
- Continuous technical support after the plant is running
The exact list of items differs per configuration and is published on each configuration page under "What is included".
Quoted separately
- Delivery to your site and customs clearance - calculated separately depending on the location
- The building and its utilities: power, water and ventilation
- Raw materials and consumables: scrap metal, EPS beads, silica sand, refractory coating, film
- Machining, painting and assembly where they are not part of the chosen configuration
How a quote is built
- Technical questionnaire. You describe what you intend to cast: the product range, the metal, part weights and the target output in tonnes per month. A drawing or a sample part is enough - from it our process engineer reads the geometry and the accuracy required.
- Process and configuration. The engineer decides which process pays off for your product range - lost foam casting or the V-process - and matches a configuration to the tonnage. This is also where the depth of processing is settled: whether machining, painting and assembly are needed or a raw casting is enough.
- Specification and quote. We build the equipment specification item by item, calculate delivery and customs clearance to your site and the lead time. You receive a quote with a final price, not a range.
- Contract, delivery and start-up. Once the quote is agreed, the contract is signed and the equipment is manufactured and shipped. On site we run supervised installation, train the staff and take the plant to its rated output - two to three months pass between delivery and production.
Payment, delivery, warranty
| Delivery | Quoted separately depending on the location. Because we consolidate a constant flow of freight, the cost of delivery and customs clearance is known in advance - you see the figures and the lead times before the project starts. |
|---|---|
| Payment | You buy in a currency you understand, without excess bureaucracy, and can pay in a country that suits you. In some cases we buy the equipment at our own expense and are paid once it ships. |
| Lead time and start-up | Two to three months pass between delivery and production: supervised installation, staff training and ramp-up to the rated output. |
| Warranty | A 12-month equipment warranty with free repair of faults, followed by continuous technical support of the production. |
What drives the price
Output. The configurations are laid out by tonnage - from 10 to 200 tonnes a month. Extra capacity means extra monoblock flasks, a second and third melting furnace and more foam pattern machines, so the price rises with the tonnage rather than jumping.
Process. Lost foam casting (LFC) is the cheaper entry point: a minimum working set is one pattern machine and one monoblock flask. The V-process, or vacuum-film molding, needs a molding line and a vacuum station from day one, and repays that with accurate geometry and large castings.
Degree of mechanization. The same tonnage can be reached by hand molding or by an automatic line. Automated pouring and molding removes operator error and reduces injuries, but adds to the cost of the package.
Depth of processing. A raw casting and a finished part are different plants. Configurations with machining include milling, grinding and thread cutting, and cost noticeably more than a pure foundry.
Pattern shop. Simple patterns are cut on wire and milling machines for foam, while parts with complex geometry need the MT-400, MT-600 or MT-800 semi-automatic machines with our blowing unit - the number and size of those drive the price of the package.
Where the 8-12 month payback comes from
Foundries on this market normally pay back in three years or more. Our mini-plants are designed to return the investment in 8 to 12 months, and the reason is not marketing but three facts: a low entry price, compact equipment (which keeps rent and site preparation down) and a margin of $1 to $6 per kilogram of finished product against a production cost of about $1 per kilogram.
The calculation is always tied to the product range: bearing housings, excavator teeth, valve bodies and flanges each carry a different margin per kilogram. The cost breakdown by line item and worked examples per product are in the guide How to start a foundry business.
Scale up instead of overpaying
You do not have to start with a large plant. The equipment - monoblock flasks and pattern machines - is designed for smooth expansion: you take the base package, learn the production, and then double the output or more by adding flasks and furnaces, without rebuilding the shop. That lets you enter the casting business with the smallest sum and grow capacity as the order book grows.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a turnkey foundry mini-plant cost?
FENIX molding lines — from $60,000 (Aylin‑2026) to $650,000 (FENIX‑Dilbar); the FENIX‑Laborator laboratory unit is $30,000. Mini-plants: from $98,500 for the base lost foam package producing up to 10 tonnes a month. A 10 t/month lost foam plant is $130,000, 20 t/month is $260,000, 30 t/month is $390,000, a mechanized V-process plant for 40-50 t/month is $390,000, and an automated plant with machining for 40-50 t/month is $780,000. Delivery and customs clearance are quoted separately depending on the location.
Why do the prices differ so much?
The gap between $98,500 and $780,000 comes from four things: output (more tonnes a month means more flasks, furnaces and pattern machines), the process (lost foam, V-process or a combined plant), how mechanized and automated the plant is, and the depth of processing - whether machining, painting and quality control are part of the package. The final price always depends on the configuration and is fixed in a written quote.
What is included in the quoted price and what is paid separately?
The price covers the equipment package, supervised installation, staff training, ramp-up to the rated output, a 12-month warranty and technical support. Paid separately: delivery and customs clearance, the building with its utilities, raw materials and consumables, and machining or painting where they are not part of the chosen configuration.
How is the 8-12 month payback calculated?
From the margin per kilogram: scrap metal is converted into finished products at a profit of $1 to $6 per kilogram depending on the product range. At a production cost of around $1 per kilogram and with the plant loaded to its rated output, the investment returns in 8 to 12 months. The period depends on what exactly you cast and how well the plant is loaded, so we run the calculation against your own product range.
How is the equipment paid for and how is delivery calculated?
Payment is made in a currency you understand and, where needed, in a country that suits you, without excess bureaucracy; in some cases we buy the equipment at our own expense and are paid once it ships. Delivery is quoted separately depending on the location: because freight is consolidated, the cost of shipping and customs clearance is known before the project starts.
What do you need in order to prepare a quote?
A drawing or a sample part, the list of products, the metal and the target output in tonnes per month. From that our process engineer selects the technology and the configuration, and we then build a specification with a final price, lead times and the cost of delivery to your site.
Get a quote
Send us a drawing or a photo of the part. We will work out the process, the plant configuration and the price.