The beauty of DIN 8580 lies in its logic. It categorizes processes based on how the material is changed—whether by shape, state, or properties.

Approximately €90–€120 ($100–$130 USD).

| Main Group | Process Category | Examples | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Primary Shaping (Creating a solid body from amorphous material) | Casting, sintering, injection molding | | 1 | Forming (Plastic deformation without melting) | Forging, rolling, deep drawing, bending | | 2 | Separating (Reducing cohesion, removing chips) | Turning, milling, drilling, grinding | | 3 | Joining (Permanently connecting parts) | Welding, soldering, gluing, riveting | | 4 | Coating (Applying a permanent layer to a surface) | Painting, galvanizing, vapor deposition | | 5 | Changing Material Properties (Heat treatment, hardening) | Annealing, quenching, tempering |

Unlike highly specific standards (e.g., for welding a particular steel alloy), DIN 8580 is a . It does not tell you how to make something; it tells you how to categorize the way you make something.

Permanently changes the shape of a solid body while maintaining its mass and material coherence. Examples: Forging, rolling, and bending.

If you are involved in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or industrial design, you have likely encountered the term . It is the foundational standard that classifies the entire spectrum of manufacturing technology.