2002 NAICS Definitions

331522 Nonferrous (except Aluminum) Die-Casting Foundries

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in introducing molten nonferrous metal (except aluminum), under high pressure, into molds to make nonferrous metal die-castings. Establishments in this industry purchase nonferrous metals made in other establishments.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Manufacturing aluminum die-castings--are classified in U.S. Industry 331521, Aluminum Die-Casting Foundries;
• Pouring molten aluminum into molds to manufacture aluminum castings--are classified in U.S. Industry 331524, Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting);
• Pouring molten copper into molds to manufacture copper castings--are classified in U.S. Industry 331525, Copper Foundries (except Die-Casting);
• Pouring molten nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) into molds to manufacture nonferrous (except copper and aluminum) castings--are classified in U.S. Industry 331528, Other Nonferrous Foundries (except Die-Casting); and
• Manufacturing nonferrous die-castings and further manufacturing them into finished products--are classified based on the specific finished product.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
331522	331522	3364	Beryllium die-castings, unfinished, manufacturing
331522	331522	3364	Brass die-castings, unfinished, manufacturing
331522	331522	3364	Bronze die-castings, unfinished, manufacturing
331522	331522	3364	Copper die-casting foundries
331522	331522	3364	Copper die-castings, unfinished, manufacturing
331522	331522	3364	Die-castings, nonferrous metals (except aluminum), unfinished, manufacturing
331522	331522	3364	Foundries, die-casting, nonferrous metals (except aluminum)
331522	331522	3364	Lead die-castings, unfinished, manufacturing
331522	331522	3364	Magnesium die-castings, unfinished, manufacturing
331522	331522	3364	Nickel alloy die-castings, unfinished, manufacturing
331522	331522	3364	Nickel die-castings, unfinished, manufacturing
331522	331522	3364	Nonferrous (except aluminum) die-casting foundries
331522	331522	3364	Titanium die-castings, unfinished, manufacturing
331522	331522	3364	Zinc die-castings, unfinished, manufacturing

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