Powered by LevrNAICS 332117: Powder metallurgy part manufacturing
NAICS 332117 is the industry code for powder metallurgy part manufacturing. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for manufacturing and start your application when you are ready.
What 332117 covers
This code covers businesses that make parts by pressing and sintering metal powders, such as gears, bushings, bearings and structural components.
Included in this code
- Pressed and sintered metal parts
- Powder metal gears and bushings
- Self lubricating bearings
- Metal injection molded parts
Not this code
- Iron and steel forging: see 332111 Iron and steel forging
- Machine shops: see 332710 Machine shops
- Ball and roller bearings: see 332991 Ball and roller bearing manufacturing
Businesses that use 332117
Financing for this trade
Powder metal producers finance compaction presses and sintering furnaces with equipment loans and use lines of credit for powder and receivables. Lenders look at automotive customer concentration.
Apply for funding with AIIs 332117 the right code for a powder metallurgy parts maker?
Yes, if you press and sinter metal powders into parts or use metal injection molding. Machining parts from bar stock belongs in 332710. Producers of the metal powder itself are classified with the primary metal producers, not in 332117, so check which product you actually sell.
What is the SBA size standard for 332117?
Under 13 CFR 121.201, a business classified under NAICS 332117 is small if it averages no more than 550 employees, counting affiliates, over the prior 24 months. SBA uses that number for loan eligibility and federal agencies use it for small business set asides. A firm above it can still qualify for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans under the alternative standard of $15 million tangible net worth and $5 million average net income.
What financing do powder metal parts makers use?
Compaction presses and continuous sintering furnaces are typically financed with equipment loans, often tied to multi year automotive or industrial programs. A revolving line covers powder inventory and receivables. Lenders look at program length, customer concentration, scrap rates and capacity utilization across the plant.
What does NAICS 332117 cover?
Powder metallurgy part manufacturing. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 31-33 Manufacturing, 332 Fabricated metal product manufacturing, 3321 Forging and stamping, 33211 Forging and stamping.
What financing do NAICS 332117 businesses use?
Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for manufacturing businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.
Where do I put NAICS 332117?
On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.