According to different processes available on the market, there are 10 types of metal casting (see figure below):
- Sand Casting
- Plaster Mold
- Shell Mold
- Ceramic
- Lost Foam
- Investment Casting
- Semi-solid Casting
- Centrifugal Casting
- Die Casting
- Continuous Casting
The choice of a process depends on the considered production cost, production rate, cast size, product shape, and cast surface finish.