casting Insights

What is casting?

Casting is a manufacturing process where a liquid material is usually poured into a mold, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowed to solidify. The solidified part is also known as a casting, which is ejected or broken out of the mold to complete the process. It is most often used for making complex shapes that would be difficult or uneconomical to make by other methods.

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What other technologies are related to casting?

casting Competitor Technologies

forging

Forging is an alternative manufacturing process that shapes metal through compressive forces, often used for high-strength components, making it a competitor to casting.

mentioned alongside casting in 61% (630) of relevant job posts

Stamping

Stamping, also known as pressing, is a sheet metal forming process which is a competitor to casting.

mentioned alongside casting in 15% (228) of relevant job posts

sheet metal

Sheet metal fabrication offers an alternative manufacturing approach for creating enclosures and structural components, competing with casting in certain applications.

mentioned alongside casting in 10% (306) of relevant job posts

injection molding

Injection molding is used for high-volume production of plastic parts, offering an alternative to casting for certain applications and materials.

mentioned alongside casting in 5% (424) of relevant job posts

extrusion

Extrusion is a process used to create parts with a fixed cross-sectional profile. It's a competitor for certain applications where casting might otherwise be used.

mentioned alongside casting in 10% (187) of relevant job posts

plastic injection molding

Plastic injection molding provides an alternative method for producing parts. Can be considered a competitor to casting, especially when considering plastics as the material.

mentioned alongside casting in 7% (93) of relevant job posts

sheet metal fabrication

Sheet metal fabrication offers an alternative manufacturing approach for creating enclosures and structural components, competing with casting in certain applications.

mentioned alongside casting in 6% (78) of relevant job posts

thermoforming

Thermoforming is a process for forming plastic sheets into three-dimensional shapes, offering an alternative to casting for certain applications.

mentioned alongside casting in 7% (60) of relevant job posts

casting Complementary Technologies

machining

Machining (e.g., milling, turning) is often used to refine the dimensions and surface finish of cast parts, making it a complementary process.

mentioned alongside casting in 10% (624) of relevant job posts

heat treatment

Heat treatment is often applied to cast parts to improve their mechanical properties, such as hardness and strength, thereby complementing the casting process.

mentioned alongside casting in 13% (124) of relevant job posts

plating

Plating can be used to enhance the surface properties of cast parts, such as corrosion resistance or wear resistance, which is a complement to casting.

mentioned alongside casting in 10% (108) of relevant job posts