Hand tools (including hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, hand saws, files, pliers and metal cutting shears, hand-operated spanners, blow-lamps and clamps); interchangeable tools for hand tools or for machine tools, including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools; knives for machines; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets
CPC v2.1 Code: 4292
About hand tools (including hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, hand saws, files, pliers and metal cutting shears, hand-operated spanners, blow-lamps and clamps); interchangeable tools for hand tools or for machine tools, including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools; knives for machines; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets
cpc code 4292 encompasses a wide range of hand tools and interchangeable tools used across various industries, including agriculture, horticulture, forestry, construction, and manufacturing. These tools play a crucial role in the production and maintenance of goods, contributing significantly to the broader economy. From basic hand tools like saws and pliers to specialized equipment like rock drilling tools, this industry provides the essential implements that enable a diverse range of economic activities.
Production process
The production of the tools covered under cpc code 4292 typically involves a combination of metalworking techniques, such as forging, casting, and machining. Manufacturers may use advanced processes like computer numerical control (CNC) machining to ensure precision and consistency in the final products. The production of interchangeable tools, such as dies and rock drilling bits, often requires specialized expertise in materials science and engineering to develop durable and high-performing components.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of tools under cpc code 4292 include various metals, such as steel, tungsten carbide, and other alloys. Manufacturers also rely on specialized machinery, including lathes, milling machines, and grinding equipment, to shape and finish the tools. Additionally, the industry may utilize a range of consumable supplies, such as cutting fluids, abrasives, and protective coatings, to ensure the quality and longevity of the final products.
Production outputs
The tools produced under cpc code 4292 are essential outputs that are consumed by a wide range of industries, including 0111 Agriculture, 0210 Forestry and logging, 2511 Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures, and 2599 Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.. These tools enable the efficient and effective completion of various tasks, from construction and maintenance to manufacturing and resource extraction, making them a vital component of the broader economy.
Family tree for hand tools (including hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, hand saws, files, pliers and metal cutting shears, hand-operated spanners, blow-lamps and clamps); interchangeable tools for hand tools or for machine tools, including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools; knives for machines; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets
graph LR 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>"] B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/429'>429: Other fabricated metal products</a>"] C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4292'>4292: Hand tools (including hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, hand saws, files, pliers and metal cutting shears, hand-operated spanners, blow-lamps and clamps); interchangeable tools for hand tools or for machine tools, including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools; knives for machines; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets</a>"] C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4291'>4291: Domestic metal products</a>"] C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4293'>4293: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (other than for compressed or liquefied gas) of iron, steel or aluminium, of a capacity not exceeding 300 litres, not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment; stoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks), capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessories, of base metal</a>"] C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4294'>4294: Metal fasteners, springs and miscellaneous articles made from metal wire</a>"] C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4295'>4295: Wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and similar products, of base metal or of metal carbides, coated or cored with flux material, of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding or deposition of metal or of metal carbides; wire and rods, of agglomerated base metal powder, used for metal spraying</a>"] C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4299'>4299: Other metal goods</a>"] D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/42921'>42921: Hand tools (including hand tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, hand saws, files, pliers and metal cutting shears, hand-operated spanners, blow-lamps and clamps)</a>"] D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/42922'>42922: Interchangeable tools for hand tools or for machine tools, including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools; knives for machines; plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of sintered metal carbides or cermets</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level1 class B level2 class C level3 class D level4 class E level4 class F level4 class G level4 class H level4 class I level4 class J level5 class K level5 class D highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class D highlight