332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Industries in the Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing subsector transform metal into intermediate or end products, other than machinery, computers and electronics, and metal furniture, or treat metals and metal formed products fabricated elsewhere. Important fabricated metal processes are forging, stamping, bending, forming, and machining, used to shape individual pieces of metal; and other processes, such as welding and assembling, used to join separate parts together. Establishments in this subsector may use one of these processes or a combination of these processes. The NAICS structure for this subsector distinguishes the forging and stamping processes in a single industry. The remaining industries in the subsector group establishments based on similar combinations of processes used to make products. The manufacturing performed in the Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing subsector begins with manufactured metal shapes. The establishments in this subsector further fabricate the purchased metal shapes into a product. For instance, the Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing industry starts with wire and fabricates such items. Within the Manufacturing sector there are other establishments that make the same products made by this subsector; only these establishments begin production further back in the production process. These establishments have a more integrated operation. For instance, one establishment may manufacture steel, draw it into wire, and make wire products in the same establishment. Such operations are classified in the Primary Metal Manufacturing subsector.
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Subcategories of 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- 3321Forging and Stamping
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) manufacturing forgings from purchased metals; (2) manufacturing metal custom roll forming products; (3) manufacturing metal stamped and spun products (except automotive, cans, coins); and (4) manufacturing powder metallurgy products. Establishments making metal forgings, metal stampings, and metal spun products and further manufacturing (e.g., machining, assembling) a specific manufactured product are classified in the industry of the finished product. Metal forging, metal stamping, and metal spun products establishments may perform surface finishing operations, such as cleaning and deburring, on the products they manufacture. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 3322Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) manufacturing metal kitchen cookware (except by casting (e.g., cast iron skillets) or stamped without further fabrication), utensils, and/or nonprecious and precious plated metal cutlery and flatware; (2) manufacturing saw blades, all types (including those for power sawing machines); and (3) manufacturing nonpowered handtools and edge tools. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 3323Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing one or more of the following: (1) prefabricated metal buildings, panels, and sections; (2) structural metal products; (3) metal plate work products; (4) metal framed windows (i.e., typically using purchased glass) and metal doors; (5) sheet metal work; and (6) ornamental and architectural metal products.
- 3324Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) manufacturing power boilers and heat exchangers; (2) cutting, forming, and joining heavy gauge metal to manufacture tanks, vessels, and other containers; or (3) forming light gauge metal containers.
- 3325Hardware Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing metal hardware, such as metal hinges, metal handles, keys, and locks (except coin- or card-operated, time locks). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 3326Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing steel springs by forming, such as cutting, bending, and heat winding, metal rod or strip stock and/or (2) manufacturing wire springs and fabricated wire products from wire drawn elsewhere (except watch and clock springs). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 3327Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) operating machine shops primarily engaged in machining metal and plastic parts and parts of other composite materials on a job or order basis; (2) machining precision turned products; or (3) manufacturing metal bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, and other industrial fasteners.
- 3328Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) heat treating metals and metal products; (2) enameling, lacquering, and varnishing metals and metal products; (3) hot dip galvanizing metals and metal products; (4) engraving, chasing, or etching metals and metal products (except jewelry; personal goods carried on or about the person, such as compacts and cigarette cases; precious metal products (except precious plated flatware and other plated ware); and printing plates); (5) powder coating metals and metal products; (6) electroplating, plating, anodizing, coloring, and finishing metals and metal products; and (7) providing other metal surfacing services for the trade. Establishments in this industry coat, engrave, and heat treat metals and metal formed products fabricated elsewhere. Included in this industry are establishments that perform these processes on other materials, such as plastics, in addition to metals. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 3329Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing fabricated metal products (except forgings and stampings, cutlery and handtools, architectural and structural metals, boilers, tanks, shipping containers, hardware, spring and wire products, machine shop products, turned products, screws, and nuts and bolts).
Other NAICS 2022 codes under 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- 311Food Manufacturing
- 312Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
- 313Textile Mills
- 314Textile Product Mills
- 315Apparel Manufacturing
- 316Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
- 321Wood Product Manufacturing
- 322Paper Manufacturing
- 323Printing and Related Support Activities
- 324Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
- 325Chemical Manufacturing
- 326Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
- 327Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
- 331Primary Metal Manufacturing
- 333Machinery Manufacturing
- 334Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
- 335Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
- 336Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- 337Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
- 339Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 332?
- NAICS 2022 332 is "Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing". Industries in the Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing subsector transform metal into intermediate or end products, other than machinery, computers and electronics, and metal furniture, or treat metals and metal formed products fabricated elsewhere. Important fabricated metal processes are forging, stamping, bending, forming, and machining, used to shape individual pieces of metal; and other processes, such as welding and assembling, used to join separate parts together. Establishments in this subsector may use one of these processes or a combination of these processes. The NAICS structure for this subsector distinguishes the forging and stamping processes in a single industry. The remaining industries in the subsector group establishments based on similar combinations of processes used to make products. The manufacturing performed in the Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing subsector begins with manufactured metal shapes. The establishments in this subsector further fabricate the purchased metal shapes into a product. For instance, the Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing industry starts with wire and fabricates such items. Within the Manufacturing sector there are other establishments that make the same products made by this subsector; only these establishments begin production further back in the production process. These establishments have a more integrated operation. For instance, one establishment may manufacture steel, draw it into wire, and make wire products in the same establishment. Such operations are classified in the Primary Metal Manufacturing subsector.
- What does NAICS 2022 332 include?
- 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing contains 9 direct subcategories: 3321 Forging and Stamping; 3322 Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing; 3323 Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing; 3324 Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing; 3325 Hardware Manufacturing; 3326 Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing; and more.
- What is the parent category of 332?
- 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing sits under 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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