Description
Pour liquid metal into the hollow cavity of a mould, which contains the future product’s desired shape, place it into a furnace and then cool it and let it solidify.
Alternative labels
produce metal
fabricate metallic products
forge metal
synthesise metallic products
fabricate metal
produce metallic products
synthesise metal
forge metallic products
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Cast metal is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Casting machine operator: Casting machine operators operate casting machines to manipulate metal substances into shape. They set up and tend casting machines to process molten ferrous and non-ferrous metals to manufacture metal materials. They conduct the flow of molten metals into casts, taking care to create the exact right circumstances to obtain the highest quality metal. They observe the flow of metal to identify faults. In case of a fault, they notify the authorised personnel and participate in the removal of the fault.
Coppersmith: Coppersmiths craft and repair items made of non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass and similar materials. They shape and form the raw materials into objects of practical or artistic purpose using smithing tools. Professional coppersmiths create detailed and highly technical devices using appropriate smithing techniques.
Optional skill
Cast metal is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Pipe welder: Pipe welders assemble and install parts and components of pipelines for the transport of goods such as water, steam and chemicals through them. They interpret specs such as pneumatics, hydraulics, for installation on site according to the safety and production requirements.
Boilermaker: Boilermakers operate a variety of equipment and machinery to create, repipe and retube hot water and steam boilers, producing them in all steps of the production process. They cut, gouge and shape the metal sheets and tubes for the boilers to size, using oxy-acetylene gas torches, assemble them by shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding or gas tungsten arc welding, and finish them by the approprate machine tools, power tools and coating.
References
- Cast metal – ESCO
