(under subclass 178) Process which includes placing an independent part (1) to overlap the meeting faces of the work part(s) being secured then bonding said independent part to each of the two work parts or (2) to separate the parts during bonding, wherein the independent part is intended to remain as a part of the secured assembly.
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138, for a process of using a mechanically secured bridge member.
213, for a process of using a securing member to hold work parts, which securing member is intended to be removed from the bonded assembly.
