CastML - a language for description of casting products and processes

This work presents CastML - an XML dialect for description of casting products and processes. CastML is extension of MatML which is an extensible markup language designed specifically for the exchange of materials information. The set of CastML tags allows to describe materials' information as well as technological processes, engineering drawings, products classifications and products manufacturers. CastML is simple, understandable and flexible language which makes it attractive for the specialist involved in any aspect of casting research, development, production, or design. The details on key elements of the proposed language are given. Practical application of CastML is illustrated on the example of an iron castings description.