The basics of the theory of foundry processes, the basics of the technology of manufacturing castings and the features of their production from cast iron, steel and alloys of non-ferrous metals are presented. Production of castings by various methods is considered. The third edition (the 2nd edition was published in 1987) was supplemented with information on new methods for producing castings and processes for structuring a number of foundry alloys. Designed for students studying in the direction 150400 "Metallurgy."