Nowadays there is a great demand of lightweight parts with high mechanical performances; in such applications, e.g. automotive, production rate and process control are critical aspects as well. This way, pressure assisted casting processes are a good compromise between performances and costs. Over the past decade, aluminium or magnesium components produced by means of pressure assisted processes have been introduced to substitute cast iron components. When the substitution is possible, a great advantage in terms of cost saving and component weight reduction is obtained.