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Nonferrous Forging
NAICS 332112 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonferrous forgings from purchased nonferrous metals by hammering mill shapes. Establishments making nonferrous forgings and further manufacturing (e.g., machining, assembling) a specific manufactured product are classified in the industry of the finished product. Nonferrous forging establishments may perform surface finishing operations, such as cleaning and deburring, on the forgings they manufacture.
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing iron and steel forgings: 332111 — Iron and Steel Forging;
- Manufacturing nonferrous forgings in integrated primary or secondary nonferrous metal production facilities: 331 — Primary Metal Manufacturing
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Nonferrous forging establishments use hammers, presses, and dies to shape purchased nonferrous metals — such as aluminum, copper, brass, titanium, and nickel alloys — into forgings for sale to downstream manufacturers. Operations typically involve furnace heating of billets, die forging under high pressure or impact, and surface finishing such as cleaning and deburring. Output commonly serves aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial equipment, and plumbing markets.
Questions to investigate
- What nonferrous metals are primarily used — aluminum, copper, titanium, nickel alloys, or others?
- What are the primary end-use markets for the forgings — aerospace, automotive, defense, plumbing, industrial?
- Are any forgings produced to aerospace or military specifications requiring certified quality management systems?
- What surface finishing or cleaning chemicals are used on-site, and how are they stored and disposed of?
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