.~ Cutting by direct application of fluent pressure to work
DEFINITION
Classification: 83/53
(under subclass 13) Process which includes the step of cutting solely by contacting the work with a pressure medium which conforms to the configuration of a passive supporting tool, on or against which the work is supported.
(1) Note. The pressure medium may be liquid, gaseous or of a readily yieldable material such as rubber.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
177, for corresponding apparatus.
431, for means (which may be fluent means) to force work upon tool.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
451, Abrading, 28+, for a process of severing by abrading.