Iron and steel casting services
CPC v2.1 Code: 8931
About iron and steel casting services
cpc code 8931 covers the industry of iron and steel casting services, a crucial component of the broader manufacturing sector. This industry is responsible for transforming raw iron and steel into a wide range of cast products, ranging from automotive parts to construction materials. Its importance lies in its ability to provide customized, high-quality components that are essential for various industries, contributing to the overall growth and development of the economy.
Production process
The main production techniques used in the iron and steel casting industry involve melting the raw materials in furnaces, pouring the molten metal into molds, and allowing the cast pieces to cool and solidify. This process can be carried out using various methods, such as sand casting, investment casting, and die casting, each with its own advantages and applications. The final products are then subjected to finishing processes, such as trimming, grinding, and heat treatment, to ensure they meet the required specifications and quality standards.
Production inputs
The key inputs required for the iron and steel casting industry include raw iron and steel, as well as various alloying elements and additives that are used to enhance the properties of the final products. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment, such as furnaces, molds, and casting machines, as well as skilled labor to operate these tools and ensure the production process runs smoothly.
Production outputs
The iron and steel casting industry produces a wide range of cast products, including automotive parts, construction materials, machinery components, and various other industrial goods. These outputs are often consumed by industries such as 3711 Motor vehicle manufacturing, 2361 Residential building construction, and 3332 Industrial machinery manufacturing, among others, which utilize these cast components in their own production processes.
Family tree for iron and steel casting 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/v2-1/89'>89: Other manufacturing services; publishing, printing and reproduction services; materials recovery services</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/893'>893: Casting, forging, stamping and similar metal manufacturing services</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8931'>8931: Iron and steel casting services</a>"]
C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8932'>8932: Non-ferrous metal casting services</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8933'>8933: Metal forging, pressing, stamping, roll forming and powder metallurgy services</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/89310'>89310: Iron and steel casting services</a>"]
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