WZ 24.5—Casting of metals

Where 24.5 sits

1. C Manufacturing
2. 24 Manufacture of basic metals
3. 24.5 Casting of metals

Contains 4 narrower codes

• 24.51 Casting of iron
• 24.52 Casting of steel
• 24.53 Casting of light metals
• 24.54 Casting of other non-ferrous metals

What 24.5 includes

• This group includes the activities of foundries. For the production of castings from ferrous and non-ferrous metal alloys, apply various casting processes. The subsequent rough Deburring or descaling of castings can be included, however, without further processing. This group includes the manufacture of castings, which are used in various branches of industry.

What 24.5 excludes

• Manufacture of products by production processes other than casting (e.g., forged, pressed, drawn and stamped parts, rolled rings or powder metallurgy products), see Division 25
• Manufacture of finished products by further processing of castings, e.g.: • Boilers and radiators, see 25.21 • Cast household articles, anchors, ship propellers and bells, see 25.99

24.5 in other systems