A foundry is an industrial facility where metal is melted, cast into shapes, and fabricated for use in various industries, including automotive, construction, and machinery manufacturing. The foundry process involves heating metals such as iron, aluminum, steel, or copper alloys to a molten state and pouring them into molds to form specific shapes and components.

Description

1. Melting: Raw metal is melted in furnaces, which can be electric, gas, or induction types, depending on the metal and scale of production.

2. Casting: The molten metal is poured into molds made of sand, metal, or other materials. Once cooled and solidified, the metal takes the shape of the mold, forming cast components.

3. Finishing: After casting, parts undergo processes like trimming, grinding, or machining to achieve the desired finish and dimensional accuracy.

4. Quality Control: Foundries often employ rigorous inspection and testing techniques to ensure the mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy of the cast parts meet industry standards.