Manufacture of metal forming machinery and machine tools

NACE v2.0 Code: C28.4

About manufacture of metal forming machinery and machine tools

NACE code 28.4 covers the manufacture of metal forming machinery and machine tools, a critical industry that plays a vital role in the broader manufacturing sector. These specialized machines and tools are essential for shaping, cutting, and transforming raw metal materials into a wide range of products used across various industries. The industry's output is a key enabler for the production of everything from automotive components to construction equipment, making it a crucial cog in the global economy.

Production process

The manufacture of metal forming machinery and machine tools involves a range of advanced production techniques. This includes the use of computer numerical control (CNC) machining, where computer-controlled tools precisely shape and cut metal components. Welding, casting, and forging processes are also commonly employed to create the complex structures and mechanisms that characterize these specialized machines.

Production inputs

The industry relies on a variety of raw materials, primarily various grades of steel, as well as other metals such as aluminum and copper. Specialized components, such as motors, gears, and electronic controls, are also essential inputs. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce capable of operating advanced manufacturing equipment and designing innovative machine tools.

Production outputs

The output of NACE code 28.4 is primarily sold to other manufacturing industries, such as 29.1 Manufacture of motor vehicles, 25.1 Manufacture of structural metal products, and 28.9 Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery. These industries then incorporate the metal forming machinery and machine tools into their own production processes, enabling them to shape, cut, and transform raw materials into a wide range of finished products.

Revisions to 28.4

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 28.4. The most recent 3 versions of this code (28.4) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 28.4 ( NACE v2.0).

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (28.4).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
282ISIC v4.0Manufacture of special-purpose machinery

Family tree for manufacture of metal forming machinery and machine tools

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/28'>28: Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/28/4'>28.4: Manufacture of metal forming machinery and machine tools</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/28/1'>28.1: Manufacture of general-purpose machinery</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/28/2'>28.2: Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/28/3'>28.3: Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/28/9'>28.9: Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery</a>"]

    C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/28/41'>28.41: Manufacture of metal forming machinery</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/28/49'>28.49: Manufacture of other machine tools</a>"]


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