Casting (disambiguation)
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Casting
is a manufacturing process using a fluid medium in a mould, so as to produce a casting.
Casting can also refer to:
Casting
In metalworking, casting involves pouring liquid metal into a mold, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowing it to cool and solidify. The solidified part is also known as a casting, which is ejected or broken out of the mold to complete the process...
is a manufacturing process using a fluid medium in a mould, so as to produce a casting.
- Casting (metalworking) is one notable variant of this, using molten metal.
Casting can also refer to:
- A process in sculptureSculptureSculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
of converting plastic materials into more solid form, prior to patination or other surface treatment - Casting, Moulting or Shedding of hair in most breeds of dog and other mammals
- A term in bookkeepingBookkeepingBookkeeping is the recording of financial transactions. Transactions include sales, purchases, income, receipts and payments by an individual or organization. Bookkeeping is usually performed by a bookkeeper. Bookkeeping should not be confused with accounting. The accounting process is usually...
for summing a table of numbers by column (down) - Casting (performing arts)Casting (performing arts)In the performing arts, casting is a pre-production process for selecting a cast of actors, dancers, singers, models and other talent for a live or recorded performance.-Casting process:...
, a pre-production process for selecting a cast of actors and other talent for a live or recorded performance, or models for a photo shoot or showing - Casting (fishing)Casting (fishing)In angling, casting is the act of throwing bait or a lure using a fishing line out over the water using a flexible fishing rod. The usual technique is for the angler to quickly flick the rod from behind toward the water...
, the process whereby a bait, fly or lure is placed into or onto the water to catch fish - Cast (computer science), an explicit type conversion
- Casting is the British term for footing in bookkeeping
- Casting (fishing)Casting (fishing)In angling, casting is the act of throwing bait or a lure using a fishing line out over the water using a flexible fishing rod. The usual technique is for the angler to quickly flick the rod from behind toward the water...
, the placing of a weight or hookless fly either as far as possible or as precisely as possible using a fishing rod and reel - Casting (falconry), anything given to a hawk to purge and cleanse its gorge
- ExcretionExcretionExcretion is the process by which waste products of metabolism and other non-useful materials are eliminated from an organism. This is primarily carried out by the lungs, kidneys and skin. This is in contrast with secretion, where the substance may have specific tasks after leaving the cell...
s from an earthworm, and the end product of vermicomposting