Casting of other non-ferrous metals

NACE v2.1 Code: C24.54

About casting of other non-ferrous metals

NACE code 24.54, 'Casting of other non-ferrous metals', represents a critical industry within the broader manufacturing sector. This industry is responsible for the production of a wide range of non-ferrous metal castings, excluding those made from aluminum, copper, and their alloys. These castings are essential components used across various industries, from automotive and aerospace to construction and consumer goods, making this industry a vital contributor to the global economy.

Production process

The casting of other non-ferrous metals typically involves several key production techniques. The process often begins with the melting of the raw non-ferrous metals, such as zinc, lead, or tin, in specialized furnaces. The molten metal is then poured into molds, which can be made of sand, metal, or other materials, to create the desired shape and size of the casting. After the metal has solidified, the castings are removed from the molds and may undergo additional finishing processes, such as trimming, grinding, or heat treatment, to meet specific quality and performance requirements.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the casting of other non-ferrous metals include the raw non-ferrous metals, such as 24.43 Lead, zinc and tin production, 24.45 Other non-ferrous metal production, and their alloys. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment, such as furnaces, molds, and casting machinery, as well as energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, to power the production processes. Skilled labor, including foundry workers, metallurgists, and engineers, is also a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the casting of other non-ferrous metals industry are the various non-ferrous metal castings, excluding those made from aluminum, copper, and their alloys. These castings are then consumed by a wide range of other industries, such as 29.32 Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles, 30.30 Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery, and 25.11 Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures, where they are used as components in the production of final goods.

Revisions to 24.54

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 24.54. The most recent 2 versions of this code (24.54) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 24.54.

Family tree for casting of other non-ferrous metals

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/24'>24: Manufacture of basic metals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/24/5'>24.5: Casting of metals</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/24/54'>24.54: Casting of other non-ferrous metals</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/24/51'>24.51: Casting of iron</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/24/52'>24.52: Casting of steel</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/24/53'>24.53: Casting of light metals</a>"]

    

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