According to different processes available on the market, there are 10 types of metal casting (see figure below):

  1. Sand Casting
  2. Plaster Mold
  3. Shell Mold
  4. Ceramic
  5. Lost Foam
  6. Investment Casting
  7. Semi-solid Casting
  8. Centrifugal Casting
  9. Die Casting
  10. Continuous Casting

The choice of a process depends on the considered production cost, production rate, cast size, product shape, and cast surface finish.