TS 5185

TS 5185 is a terminology standard that collects the terms and definitions used for castings made from light metals and their alloys. In practical terms, castings are parts formed by pouring molten metal into a mould, and this standard brings the naming of that product family into a common technical framework.

A common technical language for cast products

Light metals generally refer to a broad family of materials such as aluminium and magnesium alloys, valued for low density and the resulting weight-saving potential in many applications. Cast products made from these alloys are widely used in automotive, machinery, electrical, and general manufacturing because casting can produce near-net-shape parts efficiently. Standardized terminology helps avoid ambiguity when discussing part geometry, surface condition, casting defects, and production routes.

What this standard covers

• Its scope is limited to the terms and definitions for castings of light metals and their alloys.
• As a terminology standard, it supports consistent technical communication and documentation.
• This record refers to the withdrawn TS edition, so it should be read as a historical vocabulary standard.

In general engineering practice, casting terminology matters because concepts such as mould type, feeding, shrinkage, porosity, surface imperfections, and finishing treatments need to be understood consistently. The exact set of entries included in this standard cannot be inferred from the scope alone; what can be stated reliably is that it provides a shared naming basis for cast products made from light metal alloys.