Machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultra-sonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic beam or plasma arc processes, water-jet cutting machines
CPC v2.1 Code: 44211
About machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultra-sonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic beam or plasma arc processes, water-jet cutting machines
cpc code 44211 covers a diverse range of machine-tools used for material removal and cutting across various industries. These advanced manufacturing technologies play a crucial role in the production of a wide array of goods, from automotive components to aerospace parts, and are essential to the global economy. The ability to precisely and efficiently shape materials using techniques like laser, plasma, and water-jet cutting has driven innovation and productivity in many sectors.
Production process
The key production techniques encompassed by cpc code 44211 include laser cutting, where a focused laser beam is used to melt and vaporize material; plasma arc cutting, which uses a high-temperature plasma jet to sever metals; and water-jet cutting, which utilizes a high-pressure stream of water to slice through materials. Other techniques like electro-discharge machining, electro-chemical machining, and electron beam machining are also included in this code, each offering unique capabilities for specialized applications.
Production inputs
Machines falling under cpc code 44211 require a range of inputs, including high-precision components, advanced control systems, and specialized cutting tools or nozzles. Depending on the specific technology, the machines may also need reliable sources of electricity, compressed air, or coolant fluids to operate effectively. Additionally, the workpieces themselves, which can be made from metals, plastics, composites, or other materials, are a crucial input for these machine-tools.
Production outputs
The machine-tools described by cpc code 44211 are used to produce a diverse array of components and parts across numerous industries. Their outputs may be consumed by manufacturers of 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment, 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, 30 Manufacture of other transport equipment, and 33 Repair and installation of machinery and equipment, among others. The precision and versatility of these machine-tools make them indispensable for creating high-quality, customized products to meet the evolving needs of modern manufacturing.
Family tree for machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultra-sonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic beam or plasma arc processes, water-jet cutting machines
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44'>44: Special-purpose machinery</a>"] B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/442'>442: Machine-tools and parts and accessories thereof</a>"] C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4421'>4421: Machine-tools for working metal; machine-tools for working any material by laser or similar process</a>"] D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44211'>44211: Machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultra-sonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic beam or plasma arc processes, water-jet cutting machines</a>"] D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44212'>44212: Machining centres, unit construction machines (single station) and multi-station transfer machines, for working metal</a>"] D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44213'>44213: Lathes for removing metal</a>"] D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44214'>44214: Machine-tools for drilling, boring or milling metal</a>"] D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44215'>44215: Machine-tools for threading or tapping by removing metal, except lathes and way-type unit head machines</a>"] D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44216'>44216: Machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products; machine-tools for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing, sawing, cutting-off and other machine-tools working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets n.e.c.</a>"] D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44217'>44217: Machine-tools for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; other presses for working metal or metal carbides</a>"] D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44218'>44218: Machine-tools n.e.c. for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material</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 level5 class F level5 class G level5 class H level5 class I level5 class J level5 class K level5 class L level5 class E 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 E highlight