Foundries-Nickel & Alloys (Manufacturing) is a specialized industry that involves the production of castings made from nickel and various alloys. These castings are used in a wide range of applications, including aerospace, automotive, chemical processing, and power generation. The process of manufacturing castings involves melting the metal or alloy in a furnace and then pouring it into a mold to create the desired shape. The molds are typically made from sand or ceramic materials and are designed to withstand the high temperatures and pressures involved in the casting process. Once the casting has solidified, it is removed from the mold and undergoes various finishing processes, such as grinding, polishing, and heat treatment, to achieve the desired surface finish and mechanical properties.