SIC 3544 - Special Dies And Tools, Die Sets, Jigs And Fixtures, And Industrial Mold
Establishments commonly known as contract tool and die shops and primarily engaged in manufacturing, on a job or order basis, special tools and fixtures for use with machine tools, hammers, die-casting machines, and presses. The products of establishments classified in this industry include a wide variety of special toolings, such as dies; punches; diesets and components, and subpresses; jigs and fixtures; and special checking devices. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing molds for die-casting and foundry casting; metal molds for plaster working, rubber working, plastics working, glass working and similar machinery are also included. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing molds for heavy steel ingots are classified in Industry 3321, and those manufacturing cutting dies, except metal cutting, are classified in Industry 3423.
Industry trends:
The latest qualitative trends in the NAICS 3544 industry, which encompasses special dies and tools, die sets, jigs and fixtures, and industrial molds, reveal a significant shift towards digitalization and advanced manufacturing technologies. Companies are increasingly adopting computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to enhance precision and efficiency. Furthermore, the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI), is transforming production processes and enabling predictive maintenance.
Sustainability is also becoming a key focus, with manufacturers seeking eco-friendly materials and processes to reduce their environmental footprint. This trend is driven by both regulatory pressures and growing customer demand for sustainable products. In addition, there is a notable expansion in the use of additive manufacturing (3D printing) for prototyping and even for producing complex end-use parts, reducing lead times and costs.
For the near future, the industry is expected to continue its trajectory towards automation and smart manufacturing solutions. The increasing customization demand will drive the need for flexible and adaptable production systems. Investments in research and development will likely accelerate as companies strive to innovate and stay competitive in a rapidly changing market. Overall, these qualitative trends point to a more interconnected, efficient, and sustainable future for the special dies and tools sector.
This industry is comprised of:
Diamond dies, metalworking
Dies and die holders for metal die-casting and metal cutting and
Dies, metalworking, except threading
Dies, plastics forming
Dies, steel rule
Diesets for metal stamping (presses)
Extrusion dies
Forms, metal (molds): for foundry and plastics working machinery
Industrial molds
Jigs and fixtures (metalworking machinery accessories)
Jigs: inspection, gauging, and checking
Punches, forming and stamping
Subpresses, metalworking
Welding positioners (jigs)
Wiredrawing and straightening dies
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