Basic metal manufacturing services
CPC v2.1 Code: 8860
About basic metal manufacturing services
cpc code 8860 covers a crucial segment of the manufacturing industry - basic metal manufacturing services. This industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, providing essential components and materials for a wide range of downstream industries, from construction and transportation to machinery and consumer goods. By transforming raw metals into semi-finished or finished products, the basic metal manufacturing services industry enables the production of a diverse array of essential goods that are integral to modern life.
Production process
The primary production techniques used in basic metal manufacturing services include casting, forging, stamping, and machining. These processes involve melting, shaping, and refining metals to create a variety of metal products, such as castings, forgings, and machined parts. Skilled workers utilize specialized equipment and tools to ensure the precise and efficient transformation of raw materials into the desired metal components.
Production inputs
The basic metal manufacturing services industry relies on a steady supply of raw materials, primarily ferrous and non-ferrous metals, such as 0810 Iron ore, 0820 Bauxite, and 0830 Copper ore. In addition to these raw materials, the industry also requires a range of machinery, including furnaces, casting molds, forging presses, and CNC machines, as well as a skilled workforce capable of operating these specialized production tools.
Production outputs
The outputs of the basic metal manufacturing services industry are diverse, ranging from simple metal castings and forgings to complex machined parts and components. These outputs are then consumed by a variety of other industries, including 2511 Structural metal products, 2512 Tanks, reservoirs and containers of metal, and 2513 Steam generators, among others. The ability to produce high-quality metal components is essential for the functioning of many downstream industries, making the basic metal manufacturing services sector a critical part of the overall manufacturing ecosystem.
Family tree for basic metal manufacturing services
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8'>8: Business and production services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/88'>88: Manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/886'>886: Basic metal manufacturing services</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8860'>8860: Basic metal manufacturing services</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/88601'>88601: Basic iron and steel manufacturing services</a>"]
D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/88602'>88602: Basic precious and other non-ferrous metal manufacturing services</a>"]
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