.~.~ With in situ removal of nonresist portion of shield
DEFINITION
Classification: 451/30
With in situ removal of nonresist portion of shield:
(under subclass 29) Method wherein, preliminary to erosion of the defined work area, a non-abrasion-protective portion of the shield member is removed from a position overlying the work area.
(1) Note. Included herein is the method wherein an abradant in its initial function cuts through a nonresist portion.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
31, for preparation of modification of shield to define the work area.