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crimping

ESCO reuse: cross-sector

The joining of two pieces of metal together by deforming one or both so they fit into each other.

crimping — the joining of two pieces of metal together by deforming one or both so they fit into each other. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › mechanics and metal trades Also known as: metal joining, joining of metal, join metal, crimping metal, metal crimping, crimping of metal

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Frequently asked questions

What is crimping?

The joining of two pieces of metal together by deforming one or both so they fit into each other.

What category of skill is crimping?

ESCO classifies crimping under the knowledge category, specifically in the mechanics and metal trades subcategory.

How transferable is crimping between industries?

ESCO tags crimping as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is crimping the same as metal joining?

Yes — crimping is also known as metal joining, joining of metal, join metal, crimping metal, metal crimping, or crimping of metal. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn crimping?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands crimping and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.