Machines and appliances for testing the mechanical properties of materials

CPC v2.1 Code: 48262

About machines and appliances for testing the mechanical properties of materials

cpc code 48262 covers a critical industry that supports the development and quality assurance of a wide range of products. The machines and appliances classified under this code are essential for testing the mechanical properties of materials, ensuring their durability, strength, and reliability. This industry plays a vital role in various manufacturing sectors, from construction and automotive to aerospace and consumer goods, contributing to the overall quality and safety of the products we use every day.

Production process

The production of machines and appliances for testing the mechanical properties of materials typically involves the assembly of various components, including sensors, actuators, and control systems. These devices are designed to apply controlled forces, stresses, and deformations to test specimens, measuring and analyzing the material's response. Manufacturers may utilize advanced manufacturing techniques, such as computer-numerical control (CNC) machining and additive manufacturing, to ensure precision and consistency in the production of these specialized instruments.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include raw materials such as metals, plastics, and electronic components, as well as specialized software and programming tools for the control and data analysis systems. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled technicians and engineers to design, develop, and maintain these testing machines and appliances.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is the production of machines and appliances used for testing the mechanical properties of materials, such as tensile strength, compressive strength, hardness, and fatigue resistance. These testing instruments are essential for industries such as 30000 Manufacturing, 41000 Construction, and 49000 Transportation and Warehousing, where the quality and performance of materials are critical to the final product.

Family tree for machines and appliances for testing the mechanical properties of materials

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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/v2-1/48'>48: Medical appliances, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/482'>482: Instruments and appliances for measuring, checking, testing, navigating and other purposes, except optical instruments; industrial process control equipment; parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4826'>4826: Other measuring, checking and testing instruments and appliances</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48262'>48262: Machines and appliances for testing the mechanical properties of materials</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48261'>48261: Microscopes (except optical microscopes) and diffraction apparatus</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48263'>48263: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48264'>48264: Revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like; speed indicators and tachometers, except hydrographic and meteorological instruments; stroboscopes</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48266'>48266: Automatic regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus, hydraulic or pneumatic</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48269'>48269: Measuring, checking, regulating or controlling instruments, appliances and machines n.e.c.</a>"]

    

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