SIC 3542 — Machine Tools, Metal Forming Type
SIC 3542 is 'Machine Tools, Metal Forming Type', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 35: Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Computer Equipment (Division D: Manufacturing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing).
Description & Classification
SIC code 3542 representing 'Machine Tools, Metal Forming Type' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 333517 - Machine Tool Manufacturing (via SIC1987:3542→NAICS1997:333513→2002:333513→2007:333513→2012:333517→2017:333517→2022:333517)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 3542 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Machine Tools, Metal Forming Type |
| Division | Division D: Manufacturing |
| Major Group | Major Group 35: Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Computer Equipment |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 3542:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 35 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 3542 represent?
SIC 3542 is 'Machine Tools, Metal Forming Type', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 35: Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Computer Equipment (Division D: Manufacturing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 3542?
SIC code 3542 maps to modern NAICS codes: 333517 - Machine Tool Manufacturing.