# Casting - Stage 2 (technology) internal name `casting-mk02` · tier 5 (Chemical science pack, [tier 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/5.md)) HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk02/ ## Cost 800 units of (1 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 3 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 6 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 10 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 120 s each. ## Requires (2) - [Nexelit processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nexelit-mk02.md) - [Solder - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/solder-mk02.md) ## Leads to (1) - [Quartz processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/quartz-mk03.md) ## Unlocks (11 recipes) ### Casting unit MK 02 (`casting-unit-mk02`) - 2 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 1 × [Casting unit MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/casting-unit-mk01.md), 15 × [Duralumin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/duralumin.md), 15 × [Engine unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/engine-unit.md), 10 × [Lead plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lead-plate.md), 15 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 10 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 10 × [Advanced small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-02.md), 8 × [Self assembly monolayer material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/self-assembly-monolayer.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md) - Results: 1 × [Casting unit MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/casting-unit-mk02.md) - Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion, (flying) - Unlocked by: [Casting - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk02.md) ### Bolts (`hotair-casting-bolts`) - 5 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 100 × [Molten iron](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-iron.md), 3 × [Borax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/borax.md), 1 × [Advanced casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mold.md), 50 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md) - Results: 150 × [Bolts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bolts.md) - Made in: Casting unit MK 01, Casting unit MK 01 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 02, Casting unit MK 02 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 03, Casting unit MK 03 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 04, Casting unit MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Casting - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk02.md) ### Copper cable (`hotair-casting-copper-cable`) - 4 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 50 × [Molten copper](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-copper.md), 3 × [Borax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/borax.md), 1 × [Advanced casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mold.md), 50 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md) - Results: 110 × [Copper cable](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-cable.md) - Made in: Casting unit MK 01, Casting unit MK 01 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 02, Casting unit MK 02 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 03, Casting unit MK 03 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 04, Casting unit MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Casting - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk02.md) ### Iron gear wheel (`hotair-casting-gear`) - 4 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 40 × [Molten iron](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-iron.md), 3 × [Borax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/borax.md), 1 × [Advanced casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mold.md), 50 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md) - Results: 50 × [Iron gear wheel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-gear-wheel.md) - Made in: Casting unit MK 01, Casting unit MK 01 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 02, Casting unit MK 02 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 03, Casting unit MK 03 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 04, Casting unit MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Casting - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk02.md) ### Pipe (`hotair-casting-pipe`) - 4 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 50 × [Molten iron](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-iron.md), 3 × [Borax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/borax.md), 1 × [Advanced casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mold.md), 50 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md) - Results: 30 × [Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe.md) - Made in: Casting unit MK 01, Casting unit MK 01 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 02, Casting unit MK 02 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 03, Casting unit MK 03 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 04, Casting unit MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Casting - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk02.md) ### Pipe to ground (`hotair-casting-pipe-ug`) - 4 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 250 × [Molten iron](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-iron.md), 3 × [Borax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/borax.md), 1 × [Advanced casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mold.md), 50 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md) - Results: 20 × [Pipe to ground](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe-to-ground.md) - Made in: Casting unit MK 01, Casting unit MK 01 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 02, Casting unit MK 02 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 03, Casting unit MK 03 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 04, Casting unit MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Casting - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk02.md) ### Iron stick (`hotair-casting-sticks`) - 6 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 70 × [Molten iron](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-iron.md), 3 × [Borax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/borax.md), 1 × [Advanced casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mold.md), 50 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md) - Results: 100 × [Iron stick](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-stick.md) - Made in: Casting unit MK 01, Casting unit MK 01 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 02, Casting unit MK 02 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 03, Casting unit MK 03 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 04, Casting unit MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Casting - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk02.md) ### Tinned cable (`hotair-casting-tin-cable`) - 4 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 50 × [Molten copper](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-copper.md), 50 × [Molten tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-tin.md), 3 × [Borax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/borax.md), 1 × [Advanced casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mold.md), 50 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md) - Results: 55 × [Tinned cable](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tinned-cable.md) - Made in: Casting unit MK 01, Casting unit MK 01 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 02, Casting unit MK 02 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 03, Casting unit MK 03 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 04, Casting unit MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Casting - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk02.md) ### Advanced casting (`hotair-mold`) - 4 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 20 × [Wax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/wax.md), 2 × [Green SIC](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/green-sic.md), 5 × [Silicon](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/silicon.md), 1 × [Clay](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/clay.md), 50 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md) - Results: 5 × [Advanced casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mold.md) - Made in: Casting unit MK 01, Casting unit MK 01 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 02, Casting unit MK 02 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 03, Casting unit MK 03 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 04, Casting unit MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Casting - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk02.md) ### Shaft MK01 (`hotair-shaft-mk01-casting`) - 20 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 50 × [Molten solder](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-solder.md), 50 × [Molten nexelit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-nexelit.md), 50 × [Molten iron](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-iron.md), 1 × [Advanced casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mold.md), 10 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 5 × [Antimony oxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sb-oxide.md), 50 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md) - Results: 2 × [Shaft MK01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/shaft-mk01.md) - Made in: Casting unit MK 01, Casting unit MK 01 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 02, Casting unit MK 02 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 03, Casting unit MK 03 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 04, Casting unit MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Casting - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk02.md) ### Advanced casting (`mold`) - 4 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 20 × [Wax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/wax.md), 2 × [Green SIC](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/green-sic.md), 5 × [Silicon](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/silicon.md), 1 × [Clay](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/clay.md) - Results: 4 × [Advanced casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mold.md) - Made in: Casting unit MK 01, Casting unit MK 01 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 02, Casting unit MK 02 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 03, Casting unit MK 03 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 04, Casting unit MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Casting - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk02.md)