Casting of light metals

NACE code 24.53, 'Casting of light metals', represents a crucial industry within the broader manufacturing sector. This industry focuses on the production of various light metal castings, which are essential components in a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods. The casting of light metals, such as aluminum, magnesium, and their alloys, enables the cost-effective and efficient creation of complex, high-quality parts that are widely used across the global economy.

The casting of light metals typically involves several key production techniques. The most common method is sand casting, where molten metal is poured into a sand mold and allowed to solidify. Other techniques, such as die casting and investment casting, are also employed to produce parts with greater precision and detail. These processes are often automated and utilize advanced machinery to ensure consistent quality and high production volumes.

The casting of light metals requires a variety of inputs, including the raw materials (such as aluminum ingots or magnesium billets), specialized casting equipment (e.g., furnaces, molds, and casting machines), and various consumables (e.g., sand, binders, and release agents). Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, including foundry workers, metallurgists, and engineers, to operate the production facilities and ensure the quality of the final products.

The primary outputs of the casting of light metals industry are a wide range of cast components and parts, which are then utilized by other industries. These outputs may include engine blocks, transmission housings, wheels, and various other automotive parts 29.10 Manufacture of motor vehicles, as well as aerospace components 30.30 Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery, consumer electronics housings, and industrial machinery parts 28.99 Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c..