Class · NACE Rev. 2.1
25.53 Machining of metals
active
Includes
- boring, turning, milling, eroding, planing, lapping, broaching, levelling, sawing, grinding, sharpening, deburring, sandblasting, tumbling, polishing, buffing, welding, splicing, etc., of metalwork pieces
- cutting of and engraving or writing on metals by means of laser beams
Excludes
- activities of farriers, see 01.62
What changed from NACE Rev. 2
Per the official Eurostat correspondence table (NACE Rev. 2 → NACE Rev. 2.1):
| NACE Rev. 2 origin | Heading (Rev. 2) | Mapping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.61 | Treatment and coating of metals | NACE Rev. 2 class 25.61 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 classes 25.51, 25.52, 25.53 | 2:3 |
| 25.62 | Machining | NACE Rev. 2 class 25.62 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 class 25.53 | 2:3 |
Content moved from 25.61 includes:
- deburring, sandblasting, tumbling, buffing and engraving of metals
Related codes
Reference data
| Code | 25.53 |
|---|---|
| Level | Class |
| Parent | 25.5 |
| Classification | NACE Rev. 2.1 |
| Legal basis | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/137 |
| Source | Eurostat (ShowVoc dissemination platform) |
| Data checked | 2026-07-20 |