Horizontal casting is a metal casting method in which the mold is horizontal as opposed to vertical. It is primarily utilized in continuous casting processes for producing long, constant cross-section metal shapes.

Key Features:

• Horizontal Mold Position: Horizontal casting gets its name from the way the molten metal flows through the mold. The molten metal begins to flow sideways, often resulting in near-net geometric shapes, thereby minimizing the amount of material wasted.
• Continuous: Horizontal casting allows for continuous casting, which allows the molten metal to flow through the mold and be cut off at the end, meaning the process can run continuously.
• Widely Used: Horizontal casting is quite common for casting non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, and brass for use in construction components, electrical parts, and automotive products.

The foremost advantage associated with horizontal casting is the general capability to produce long, even metal shapes with adequate surface finish and limited defects. For example, aluminum rods produced by horizontal casting turn into wires and extrusions. In addition, horizontal casting is a great option when continuous high-volume production is required compared to other methods and is the easiest to automate. As with all industrial sectors, when manufacturers require extreme uniformity of their end products, horizontal casting will become the necessary, economical choice for the production of continuous metal.