Platinum Casting Works
An expanded casting hall with induction crucibles and automated mold handling, pouring white-metal fin arrays in continuous runs. Platinum's melting point demands serious thermal management at every station.
productionTier 2 of 4platinum_casting_works
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level2
Build Cost180,000 cr
Build Time140 ticks
Labor Cost14
Always OnNo
Power Draw2
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Platinum Foundry | 52,000 | 90 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Platinum Casting Worksthis tier | 180,000 | 140 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| L3 | White Metal Foundry Complex | 560,000 | 190 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| L4 | Automated Platinum Casting Line | 1,650,000 | 240 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
Each tier is built by upgrading the one below it. Cost, build time and power draw climb with the tier; the recipe it runs stays the same.