(under subclass 293) Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for, a systematic cutting* of the material which is the subject of metal deformation.
(1) Note. See Lines With Other Classes, Relationship to Combination Classes, With Cutting, of this class for the relationship between Class 72 and other classes involving cutting for a statement of the subject matter included in this class, and for examples of included and excluded combinations.
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40, for mechanical cleaning or descaling which may involve cutting (e.g., grindings, scrapping, machining).
324+, for cutting associated with residual metal-deforming operation or apparatus, and see the notes thereto for references to all pertinent cutting subclasses in the Class 72 schedule.
