Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone

NACE v2.1 Code: C23.7

About cutting, shaping and finishing of stone

NACE code 23.7 covers the cutting, shaping, and finishing of stone, a critical industry that supports a wide range of construction and architectural projects. This industry extracts, processes, and transforms natural stone materials into various products used in buildings, monuments, and other applications. As an essential part of the broader construction supply chain, the cutting, shaping, and finishing of stone plays a vital role in the development of infrastructure and the built environment.

Production process

The production process in this industry typically involves several key steps. First, natural stone is extracted from quarries or mines using heavy machinery. The raw stone blocks are then transported to processing facilities, where they undergo cutting, shaping, and finishing operations. These may include sawing, grinding, polishing, and other techniques to create the desired shapes, sizes, and surface finishes. Advanced tools and equipment, such as diamond-tipped saws and computer-controlled cutting machines, are often utilized to ensure precision and efficiency.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the cutting, shaping, and finishing of stone include the raw stone materials, such as granite, marble, limestone, and sandstone. Additionally, this industry relies on specialized machinery, tools, and abrasives to facilitate the various processing steps. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary to power the equipment used in the production process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the cutting, shaping, and finishing of stone industry are a wide range of stone products, including tiles, slabs, blocks, and custom-made architectural elements. These outputs are then consumed by other industries, such as 41.2 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings, 42.1 Construction of roads and railways, and 43.3 Building completion and finishing, which incorporate these stone materials into their own construction and renovation projects.

Revisions to 23.7

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 23.7. The most recent 1 version of this code (23.7) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 23.7.

Family tree for cutting, shaping and finishing of stone

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/23'>23: Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/23/7'>23.7: Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/23/1'>23.1: Manufacture of glass and glass products</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/23/2'>23.2: Manufacture of refractory products</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/23/3'>23.3: Manufacture of clay building materials</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/23/4'>23.4: Manufacture of other porcelain and ceramic products</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/23/5'>23.5: Manufacture of cement, lime and plaster</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/23/6'>23.6: Manufacture of articles of concrete, cement and plaster</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/23/9'>23.9: Manufacture of abrasive products and non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.</a>"]

    C --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/23/70'>23.70: Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone</a>"]


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