Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing cutting tools, machinists'precision measuring tools, and attachments and accessories for machine tools and for other metalworking machinery, not elsewhere classified. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing handtools, except power-driven types, are classified in Industry Group 342.
In the NAICS 3545 industry, which encompasses cutting tools, machine tool accessories, and machinists' precision supplies, several qualitative trends are having a significant impact. One major trend is the ongoing adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing (3D printing) and the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities. These technologies are driving greater precision and efficiency in machining processes, enabling manufacturers to produce complex geometries and customized components more cost-effectively.
Another notable trend is the increased focus on sustainability and resource efficiency. Companies are investing in eco-friendly materials and processes to reduce waste and energy consumption. Furthermore, the demand for automation and robotics in machining operations is rising, as businesses seek to enhance productivity, reduce labor costs, and improve safety.
Looking forward, the industry is expected to witness continued investment in smart manufacturing solutions, including AI-driven predictive maintenance and real-time data analytics. These advancements will likely streamline operations further and minimize downtime. The growing emphasis on precision engineering and the need for high-performance tools in aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors will drive demand for cutting-edge machining tools and accessories.
Overall, the integration of digital technologies and sustainability practices, coupled with advancements in material science, will shape the future landscape of the NAICS 3545 industry. Companies that stay ahead of these trends and invest in innovative solutions are poised to gain a competitive edge in the market.
Angle rings
Arbors (machine tool accessories)
Bits for use on lathes, planers, shapers, etc.
Blanks, cutting tool
Boring machine attachments (machine tool accessories)
Broaches (machine tool accessories)
Calipers and dividers
Cams (machine tool accessories)
Chasers (machine tool accessories)
Chucks: drill, lathe, and magnetic (machine tool accessories)
Clamps, machine tool
Collars (machine tool accessories)
Collets (machine tool accessories)
Comparators (machinists'precision tools)
Counterbores, metalworking
Countersinks and countersink drill combinations (machine tool
Cutters, milling
Cutting tools and bits for use on lathes, planers, shapers, etc.
Diamond cutting tools for turning, boring, burnishing, etc.
Diamond dressing and wheel crushing attachments
Dies, thread cutting
Dressers, abrasive wheel: diamond point and other
Drill bits, metalworking
Drill bushings (drilling jig)
Drilling machine attachments and accessories (machine tool
Drills (machine tool accessories)
Files, machine tool
Gauge blocks
Gauges, except optical (machine tool accessories)
Hobs
Honing heads
Hopper feed devices
Inserts cutting tool
Knives shear
Lathe attachments and cutting tools (machine tool accessories)
Letter pins (gauging and measuring)
Machine knives, metalworking
Machine tool attachments and accessories
Mandrels
Measuring tools and machines, machinists'metalworking type
Micrometers
Milling machine attachments (machine tool accessories)
Precision tools, machinists'
Pushers
Reamers, machine tool
Scales, measuring (machinists'precision tools)
Shaping tools (machine tool accessories)
Shear knives
Sockets (machine tool accessories)
Tables, rotary: indexing
Taps, machine tool
Threading toolholders
Threading tools (machine tool accessories)
Tips, cutting tool
Toolholders
Tools and accessories for machine tools
Verniers (machinists'precision tools)
Vises, machine (machine tool accessories)
Wheel turning equipment, diamond point and other (machine tool
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