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

CPC v2.1 Code: 42950

Section	Division	Group	Class	Subclass
4	42	429	4295	42950

Code	42950
Version	CPC v2.1
Hierarchy Level	5
Datasource	UNSTATS
Section	4
Division	4 42
Group	4 429
Class	4 4295

Ancestor Codes: 4: Metal products, machinery and equipment; 42: Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment; 429: Other fabricated metal products; 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

This Code: 42950: 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

About 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

cpc code 42950 encompasses a diverse range of metal products that are essential for various industrial processes, including soldering, brazing, welding, and metal spraying. These products play a crucial role in the manufacturing and construction sectors, enabling the joining, coating, and deposition of metals and metal carbides. The importance of this industry lies in its ability to facilitate the fabrication and repair of a wide array of metal-based components, contributing to the broader economy through its support of various downstream industries.

Production process

The production of the items covered under cpc code 42950 typically involves a range of metalworking techniques. This may include wire drawing, tube extrusion, plate rolling, and the coating or coring of these products with flux material. The agglomeration of base metal powders is another key process used to create the wire and rods utilized in metal spraying applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the items under cpc code 42950 include various base metals, such as 41110 Iron and non-alloy steel in primary forms or in semi-finished forms, 41120 Stainless steel in primary forms or in semi-finished forms, and 41130 Other alloy steel in primary forms or in semi-finished forms. Additionally, metal carbides, flux materials, and agglomerated base metal powders are essential raw materials. Specialized metalworking machinery, such as wire drawing machines, tube extruders, and coating equipment, are also crucial inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by cpc code 42950 are the wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes, and similar products that are coated or cored with flux material. These products are then consumed by a wide range of downstream industries, including 42960 Welding electrodes coated with flux material, of base metal, 42970 Brazing or soldering products, of base metal, and 42980 Other articles of base metal, among others. The metal spraying industry also relies on the wire and rods produced under this code.

Family tree for 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

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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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/429'>429: Other fabricated metal products</a>"]
C --> D["<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>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/42950'>42950: 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>"]

    
    

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