.~.~ With endless cutting edges (e.g., for punching a hole) {2}
334
.~.~.~ After final metal-deforming operation
DEFINITION
Classification: 72/334
After final metal-deforming operation:
(under subclass 333) Subject matter wherein the cutting tools are arranged to operate on a portion of a product subsequent to the last deforming operation thereon.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
338+, for severing a discrete piece from material (which may be a final product of metal deformation) by cutting means other than shears.
340, for machining after final deformation (e.g., grinding, drilling, turning, etc.).