Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a cast component (10), in particular a die casting component, preferably made of an aluminum alloy, according to which the cast component (10) is at least partially subjected to a heat treatment following the molding process and the removal from the mold (12), wherein the heat treatment of the cast component (10) is begun within a period of up to 15 minutes after the removal from the mold (12). In addition, the invention relates to a device by which a cast component (10) is taken out of the mold (12) and transported into a heat treatment facility (28) by means of one and the same transport system (robot 24).