Nonferrous Metal Foundries
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 33152 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in pouring and/or introducing molten nonferrous metal, under high pressure, into metal molds or dies to manufacture castings. Establishments in this industry purchase nonferrous metals made in other establishments.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Nonferrous metal foundries pour molten nonferrous metals into molds or dies to produce castings, purchasing their raw metals from other establishments. The boundary with ferrous metal foundries turns on the type of metal being cast; ferrous metal foundries work with iron and steel, while nonferrous metal foundries work with all other metals. Both types of foundries may perform finishing operations like cleaning and deburring, but more substantial transformation processes such as machining to tight tolerances result in classification by the finished product instead.