A foundry business is a manufacturing facility that specializes in creating metal castings. These castings can be for a wide range of applications, including automotive, aerospace, construction, and many other industries. Foundries operate by melting metal, typically iron, steel, aluminum, or other alloys, and then pouring the molten metal into a mold to create a desired shape. The process involves multiple stages, including patternmaking, molding, melting, pouring, ejection, cleaning, fettling, and inspection, resulting in a finished cast metal component. Foundries play a critical role in producing metal components for various industries and are essential for the production of many consumer products.