Production aspects
Foundry industry
Article REF: M3500 V1
Production aspects
Foundry industry

Author : Pierre CUENIN

Publication date: April 10, 1994 | Lire en français

Logo Techniques de l'Ingenieur You do not have access to this resource.
Request your free trial access! Free trial

Already subscribed?

5. Production aspects

The following are some of the main aspects of foundry production and management, to help characterize this industry.

5.1 Sales figures

The breakdown of sales is different according to the type of foundry: cast iron, aluminum, large-scale production, unit parts, etc. The table 2 gives very general ratios for two types of mass-produced foundry: cast iron and aluminum.

    You do not have access to this resource.
    Logo Techniques de l'Ingenieur

    Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!

    You do not have access to this resource. Click here to request your free trial access!

    Already subscribed?


    Article included in this offer

    "Metal forming and foundry"

    ( 122 articles )

    Complete knowledge base

    Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees

    Services

    A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources

    View offer details
    Contact us