(under subclass 101) Process including, after the bonding operation, subjecting the work part(s) or of the filler material to action which brings about a change in the part or material.
(1) Note. Positional change or thermal change is not considered to be a treatment for this subclass.
(2) Note. The treatment of this subclass is limited to treatment related to a welding process.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
176, for metallic fusion bonding combined with other operations taking place before or during bonding.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
29, Metal Working, 592+, for combined operations involving metal fusion bonding and subsequent unrelated additional work treatment.
