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B21C

MANUFACTURE OF METAL SHEETS, WIRE, RODS, TUBES, PROFILES OR LIKE SEMI-MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS OTHERWISE THAN BY ROLLING; AUXILIARY OPERATIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL

Description

B21C covers non-rolling processes for manufacturing semi-finished metal products including sheets, wire, rods, tubes, and profiles through mechanical deformation without material removal. This subclass encompasses drawing, extrusion, forging, bending, and similar forming techniques applied to metal workpieces. Also included are auxiliary operations supporting metal-working processes, such as heating, cooling, straightening, and surface preparation steps integral to shaping metal stock. Related rolling operations are classified separately under B21B.

20 direct subcodes

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  • B21C 19/00 Devices for straightening wire or like work combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with drawing or winding machines or apparatus
  • B21C 26/00 Rams or plungers for metal extruding; Discs therefor
  • B21C 31/00 Control devices for metal extruding, e.g. for regulating the pressing speed or temperature of metal (B21C25/08 takes precedence); Measuring devices, e.g. for temperature of metal, combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with extrusion presses
  • B21C 45/00 Separating mandrels from work or vice versa
  • B21C 49/00 Devices for temporarily accumulating material
  • B21C 99/00 Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass