NAICS Code 332117 — Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 5 national industries under 33211 (Forging and Stamping).
| Code | 332117 |
|---|---|
| Title | Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | 550 employees |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing powder metallurgy products using any of the various powder metallurgy processing techniques, such as pressing and sintering or metal injection molding. Establishments in this industry generally make a wide range of parts on a job or order basis.
Is a business under 332117 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 332117 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 550 employees. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — employee count is averaged over the latest 24 months.
Where 332117 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 31-33 | Manufacturing |
| Subsector | 332 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing |
| Industry Group | 3321 | Forging and Stamping |
| NAICS Industry | 33211 | Forging and Stamping |
| National Industry | 332117 | Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
3499 | Fabricated Metal Products, Not Elsewhere Classified |
Related National Industry codes
332111— Iron and Steel Forging332112— Nonferrous Forging332114— Custom Roll Forming332119— Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive)
Not sure this is the right code?
Describe your business in plain English with the free NAICS code lookup, convert legacy codes with the SIC to NAICS crosswalk, or classify in bulk via the API (25 free calls/month).
Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.