(under subclass 232) Apparatus having means to form a waterlaid felted product combined with a solid work piece treating member acting on the work piece after formation which solid member contacts the surface of the work piece under pressure and has a motion relative to the surface of the work piece to modify at least the surface characteristics of the work piece.
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305, for combinations of molding devices with separate pressing means where no rubbing is involved.
358, for pressing devices including a porous or foraminous carrier to carry the pressed web through the pressing instrumentality.
359, for the combination of separate pressing and drying devices.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS 29, Metal Working,
90.01+, for burnishing, per se, and especially subclasses 90.1+ for the burnishing of paper.