Machine Tool Manufacturing
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 333517 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing metal cutting machine tools (except handtools) and/or (2) manufacturing metal forming machine tools (except handtools), such as punching, sheering, bending, forming, pressing, forging and die-casting machines.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Illustrative examples
- Bending and forming machines, metalworking, manufacturing
- Buffing and polishing machines, metalworking, manufacturing
- Drilling machines, metalworking, manufacturing
- Grinding machines, metalworking, manufacturing
- Home workshop metal cutting machine tools (except handtools, welding equipment) manufacturing
- Metalworking lathes manufacturing
- Milling machines, metalworking, manufacturing
- Stamping machines, metalworking, manufacturing
Which code does this activity belong in?
Machine tool manufacturers in this industry produce the machines themselves that cut or form metal, such as lathes, drilling machines, grinding machines, and stamping equipment. This code is distinguished from cutting tool and accessory manufacturing, which covers the smaller components and attachments that fit into machine tools rather than the machines themselves. It also differs from special die and tool manufacturing, which involves custom-made dies and fixtures designed for specific production tasks, whereas machine tool manufacturers make general-purpose equipment for metalworking operations.