The Casting Manufacturers Association for Foundries Across North America

Sand casting is the most widely used casting process, capable of producing complex shapes in both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. From gray iron to aluminum, TCMA's sand casting members serve automotive, industrial, and heavy equipment markets.

Also known as lost wax casting, investment casting delivers tight tolerances and excellent surface finish for complex, near-net-shape parts. Commonly used in aerospace, defense, and medical applications.

Die casting produces high-volume, dimensionally consistent parts from non-ferrous alloys like aluminum, zinc, and magnesium. TCMA members include both hot and cold chamber die casters serving automotive, electronics, and consumer product industries.

Permanent mold (gravity die) casting offers improved mechanical properties and surface finish over sand casting at medium production volumes — without the tooling investment of pressure die casting. Ideal for aluminum and copper-based alloys.

Centrifugal casting is the preferred process for cylindrical components like pipe, rings, and sleeves, producing dense, porosity-free parts with excellent mechanical properties. TCMA members serve energy, marine, and industrial markets.

From vacuum casting to squeeze casting and continuous casting, TCMA's specialty category covers advanced processes for demanding applications where standard methods won't cut it.