# Casting - Stage 4 (technology)

internal name `casting-mk04` · tier 9 (Utility science pack, [tier 9](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/9.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk04/

## Cost

3300 units of (1 × [Utility science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/utility-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-4.md), 3 × [Production science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/production-science-pack.md), 6 × [pY science pack 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-3.md), 10 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 20 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 30 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 60 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 100 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md), 20 × [Military science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/military-science-pack.md)), 600 s each.

## Requires (2)

- [Casting - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk03.md)
- [Utility science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/utility-science-pack.md)

## Leads to (0)

- none

## Unlocks (3 recipes)

### Casting unit MK 04 (`casting-unit-mk04`)

- 2 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 1 × [Casting unit MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/casting-unit-mk03.md), 15 × [Concrete](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/concrete.md), 30 × [Super steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/super-steel.md), 1 × [PyTank (80 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-8000.md), 10 × [Low density structure](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/low-density-structure.md), 10 × [Iron niobium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nbfe-alloy.md), 10 × [Super alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/super-alloy.md), 30 × [Boron carbide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/boron-carbide.md), 1 × [Advanced coating](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/science-coating.md), 5 × [Intelligent unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/intelligent-unit.md), 5 × [Superconductor servomechanisms](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/superconductor-servomechanims.md), 2 × [Optical parametric oscillator](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/parametric-oscilator.md), 8 × [Metastable Quasicrystal](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/metastable-quasicrystal.md), 3 × [Superconducting Claw-pole Engine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sc-engine.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 04](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-04.md)
- Results: 1 × [Casting unit MK 04](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/casting-unit-mk04.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 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk04.md)

### Multipurpose Pipe (`hotair-casting-ht-pipe`)

- 5 s · tier 9 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 10 × [Molten copper](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-copper.md), 10 × [Molten titanium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-titanium.md), 5 × [Plastic bar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/plastic-bar.md), 5 × [Advanced casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mold.md), 5 × [Rubber](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rubber.md), 50 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md)
- Results: 20 × [Multipurpose Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ht-pipes.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 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk04.md)

### Multipurpose pipe to ground (`hotair-casting-ht-pipe-underground`)

- 5 s · tier 9 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 50 × [Molten copper](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-copper.md), 10 × [Molten titanium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-titanium.md), 5 × [Plastic bar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/plastic-bar.md), 5 × [Advanced casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mold.md), 5 × [Rubber](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rubber.md), 50 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md)
- Results: 30 × [Multipurpose pipe to ground](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ht-pipes-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 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/casting-mk04.md)