Steel casting involves pouring molten steel into a mold. The castings are shaped to meet the specific design needs of the product being manufactured. Unlike iron, steel can be difficult to melt. Today, steel casting is used to improve a diverse set of industries—including the agriculture, construction, automobile, aviation, gas and oil, mining, and marine industries.

Casting steel allows foundries to form complex shapes in fewer steps. The castings created are used in a variety of products, but especially in heavy duty components. The castings are used in construction and mining equipment, railroad cars, pumps and valves, heavy trucks, and more.