Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
CPC v2.1 Code: 42
About fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
cpc code 42 covers a diverse range of fabricated metal products, excluding machinery and equipment. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader manufacturing sector, providing essential components and parts for a wide array of industries. From construction and transportation to consumer goods and industrial equipment, the fabricated metal products industry is a vital contributor to the overall economy.
Production process
The production of fabricated metal products typically involves a range of metalworking techniques, such as cutting, forming, welding, and finishing. Manufacturers in this industry utilize a variety of machinery and equipment, including lathes, presses, and specialized tools, to shape and assemble metal components. The specific production methods employed often depend on the type of product being manufactured, the materials used, and the desired specifications.
Production inputs
The fabricated metal products industry relies on a variety of raw materials, primarily various types of metal, such as 40 Iron and steel and 41 Nonferrous metals. Additionally, the industry requires specialized machinery, tools, and equipment to facilitate the metalworking processes. Energy sources, such as electricity and natural gas, are also essential inputs for the production of fabricated metal products.
Production outputs
The fabricated metal products industry produces a wide range of outputs, including 43 Machinery, 44 Computer and electronic products, 45 Electrical equipment, appliances, and components, and 46 Transportation equipment. These fabricated metal products are then used as components or parts in the manufacturing of various end-use products across multiple industries.
Family tree for fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/42'>42: Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41'>41: Basic metals</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/43'>43: General-purpose machinery</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44'>44: Special-purpose machinery</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/45'>45: Office, accounting and computing machinery</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/46'>46: Electrical machinery and apparatus</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/47'>47: Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48'>48: Medical appliances, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/49'>49: Transport equipment</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/421'>421: Structural metal products and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/422'>422: Tanks, reservoirs and containers of iron, steel or aluminium</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/423'>423: Steam generators, (except central heating boilers) and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/429'>429: Other fabricated metal products</a>"]
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