The Aluminium Handbook 2 organizes extensive fundamental and specialized knowledge into four main chapters: Forming of aluminum materials, casting of aluminum parts, surface treatment of aluminum, and recycling and ecology. The 17th edition has been updated and revised in accordance with the technical changes of recent years. The focus of the discussions is on the presentation of the materials science and process engineering fundamentals, with an emphasis on quality development and quality assurance. Key topics include methods for producing shaped parts through solid and sheet forming, sand, die, and pressure casting processes, innovations in surface preparation, as well as ecological considerations in the use of aluminum.