The standard divides all manufacturing processes into :

The core of DIN 8580 is the division of manufacturing technology into six distinct categories:

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Changing the shape of a solid body while keeping its mass and cohesion (e.g., Separating (Cutting/Dividing): Removing material to change the shape (e.g., Permanently connecting multiple workpieces (e.g.,