Machine-tools; for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, draw-benches for bars, tubes, profiles, wire or the like

HS code 846310 covers a range of machine-tools used for working metal, sintered metal carbides, or cermets without removing material. These specialized machines play a crucial role in the manufacturing and fabrication industries, enabling the shaping and forming of various metal components and products. As a key part of the metalworking machinery sector, this industry supports a wide array of downstream industries, from automotive and aerospace to construction and consumer goods.

The primary production techniques for the machines covered under HS code 846310 involve the use of precision engineering and advanced manufacturing processes. These may include stamping, bending, straightening, and other forming methods that allow for the shaping of metal parts and components without the need for material removal. The machines often utilize computer numerical control (CNC) technology to ensure high levels of accuracy and repeatability in the manufacturing process.

The main inputs required for the production of the machine-tools under HS code 846310 include high-quality steel and other metal alloys, as well as specialized components such as motors, hydraulic systems, and control electronics. Additionally, these machines often require advanced manufacturing tools, such as precision measuring instruments and specialized tooling, to ensure the accurate and efficient production of the final products.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 846310 are the various machine-tools used for working metal, sintered metal carbides, or cermets without removing material. These machines are then consumed by a wide range of downstream industries, including 841590 Machinery; parts of machinery for working metal, 842240 (Machinery; for packing or wrapping (including heat-shrink wrapping equipment), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter), and 848180 Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances; for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.