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Class 2591 - Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy

PSIC Class 2591 covers Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy. Current child subclasses include Forging, Pressing, Stamping and Roll-forming of Metal Products and Powder Metallurgy....

Level Class
Hierarchy depth 4/5
Children 2
Last verified 2026-08-13
About this level

Practical summary

Class 2591 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under C Manufacturing > 25 Manufacture of Fabricated Metal Products, except Machinery and Equipment > 259 Manufacture of other fabricated metal products; metal working service activities. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Forging, Pressing, Stamping and Roll-forming of Metal Products and Powder Metallurgy. It is the level people use when they already know the activity family but still need the exact five-digit match.

Administrative context

Where this code is used

This class is used when a business can already narrow the activity family and only needs to compare the final subclasses such as Forging, Pressing, Stamping and Roll-forming of Metal Products and Powder Metallurgy. It is the level most often checked before a five-digit decision is finalized.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this class to choose between its final subclasses such as Forging, Pressing, Stamping and Roll-forming of Metal Products and Powder Metallurgy. If two options look close, compare the exact activity, the outputs and the way the business actually earns revenue.

Official note

Source-backed description

This class includes: Forging, pressing, stamping and roll forming of metal Powder metallurgy: production of metal objects directly from metal powders by heat treatment (sintering) or under pressure This class excludes production of metal powder, see 241, 242. of metal products

FAQ

What does PSIC Class 2591 cover?

PSIC Class 2591 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy.

How do I compare Class 2591 with the sibling classes?

Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include 2592 Treatment and coating of metals; machining and 2593 Manufacture of cutlery, hand tools and general hardware.

Why does Class 2591 matter for a filing decision?

It is usually the last broad checkpoint before the five-digit subclass choice, so it is the right place to catch near-miss classifications.