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The majority of metalcasting industry facilities are covered by NAICS 331511 (iron foundries). This sector accounts for 70% of total industry production. Of the remaining NAICS for the metalcasting industry in NAICS 3315 (foundries), 331521 (Aluminum die-casting foundries) and 331524 (Aluminum foundries, except die-casting), have data classified in the most recent MECS.

Metalcasting Energy Consumption by Sector* – 1998
(Trillion Btu)

Sector Trillion Btu Percent
331511-Iron 103 43.6
331521-Aluminum Die Casting 20 8.5
331524-Aluminum (Except Die Casting) 19 8.1
Other 94 39.8
Total 236 100

Source: MECS 1998

* Excluding electrical losses




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