(under subclass 592) Process limited to shaping a single part by one or more steps of separating and discarding a portion of the part worked upon.
(1) Note. The initial part (the blank) may be composite, i.e., formed of a plurality of laminae or of parts integrated into a unit.
(2) Note. The classes listed in the following search notes include references to subcombinations of structures included in this subclass. The indicated classes may be beneficial as a field of search, but are not intended to designated a required field of search. Note that, generally, combined operations will be found in the class of the subcombination only if they are provided for specifically, i.e., in a subclass entitled, "COMBINED".
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445, for a process of assembling or joining including sizing of mating parts during final positioning.
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30, Cutlery, for shaping a one-piece blank by a hand held, work supported or randomly manipulated cutting tool.
72, Metal Deforming, for shaping a one-piece blank of metal by deforming and for shaping a one-piece blank by deforming combined with cutting. 82, Turning, for shaping a one-piece blank by rotating that blank about an axis and engaging it with a fixed cutting tool.
83, Cutting, for shaping a one-piece blank by shearing or punching, generally.
142, Wood Turning, for shaping a one-piece blank of wood by rotating that blank about an axis and engaging it with a fixed cutting tool.
144, Woodworking, for shaping a one-piece blank or wood, generally.
225, Severing by Tearing or Breaking, for shaping a one-piece blank by tensile forces exceeding the structural strength thereof.
408, Cutting by Use of a Rotating Axially Moving Tool, for shaping a one-piece blank in the manner of that class.
409, Gear Cutting, Milling or Planing, for shaping a one-piece blank in the manner of that class.
451, Abrading, for shaping a one-piece blank by engagement of a grinding tool.
470, Threaded, Headed Fastener, or Washer Making: Process and Apparatus, for making an article of Class 470 which comprise a one-piece blank made by removing material.
