Forging and shaping metal and powder metallurgy

NACE v2.1 Code: C25.4

About forging and shaping metal and powder metallurgy

NACE code 25.4 covers the forging and shaping of metal, as well as powder metallurgy. This industry plays a crucial role in the manufacturing sector, transforming raw metal materials into a wide range of intermediate and finished products. The processes involved in this industry are essential for the production of components and parts used across various industries, from automotive and aerospace to construction and machinery.

Production process

The main production techniques in this industry include forging, stamping, and powder metallurgy. Forging involves the shaping of metal through compressive forces, often using hammers or presses, to create parts with specific shapes and properties. Stamping, on the other hand, uses dies and presses to cut and form metal sheets into desired shapes. Powder metallurgy involves the compaction and sintering of metal powders to produce near-net-shape parts, often with complex geometries.

Production inputs

The key inputs for this industry include various types of metal, such as steel, aluminum, and copper, as well as metal powders. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery, such as forging presses, stamping dies, and sintering furnaces, to carry out the production processes. Energy, in the form of electricity or fuel, is also a significant input for the industry.

Production outputs

The main outputs of this industry are a wide range of metal components, parts, and products, including automotive parts, machinery components, construction materials, and consumer goods. These outputs are then consumed by various other NACE codes, such as 29.1 Manufacture of motor vehicles, 28.1 Manufacture of general-purpose machinery, and 41.2 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings.

Revisions to 25.4

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 25.4. The most recent 1 version of this code (25.4) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 25.4.

Family tree for forging and shaping metal and powder metallurgy

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/25'>25: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/25/4'>25.4: Forging and shaping metal and powder metallurgy</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/25/1'>25.1: Manufacture of structural metal products</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/25/2'>25.2: Manufacture of tanks, reservoirs and containers of metal</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/25/3'>25.3: Manufacture of weapons and ammunition</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/25/5'>25.5: Treatment and coating of metals; machining</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/25/6'>25.6: Manufacture of cutlery, tools and general hardware</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/25/9'>25.9: Manufacture of other fabricated metal products</a>"]

    C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/25/40'>25.40: Forging and shaping metal and powder metallurgy</a>"]


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