foundry

[ foun-dree ]

/ ˈfaʊn dri /

an establishment for producing castings in molten metal.

the act or process of founding or casting metal.

the category of metal objects made by founding; castings.

Origin of foundry

From the French word fonderie, dating back to 1595–1605. See found³, -ery

He had had it cast at the foundry at Chicopee; I believe it 's a beautiful piece of bronze.

Roderick Hudson |Henry James
When the machinery is completed, the foundry will be capable of turning out ten guns of the largest size per week.

Curiosities of Civilization |Andrew Wynter
Instead, he went out into the yard and sauntered out toward the further end of the extensive works where the foundry was located.

Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XIII, Nov. 28, 1891 |Various
The tower is 139 ft. high, and contains a peal of ten bells, chiefly from the foundry of the Rudhalls.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 5 |Various

They have done more; they have bought up the lease of the Foundry, and sent it out to me.

A Day's Ride |Charles James Lever

foundry

/ (ˈfaʊndrɪ) /

a place in which metal castings are produced

the science or practice of casting metal

cast-metal articles collectively

C17: from Old French fonderie, from fondre; see found ³