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B21D 26/033

Deforming tubular bodies (corrugating tubes by applying fluid pressure B21D15/03, B21D15/10)

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Shaping without cutting otherwise than using rigid devices or tools or yieldable or resilient pads, i.e. applying fluid pressure or magnetic forces (stamping using resilient pads B21D22/10) > by applying fluid pressure > Deforming tubular bodies (corrugating tubes by applying fluid pressure B21D15/03, B21D15/10)

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  • B21D 26/035 including an additional treatment performed by fluid pressure, e.g. perforating
  • B21D 26/037 Forming branched tubes
  • B21D 26/039 Means for controlling the clamping or opening of the moulds
  • B21D 26/041 Means for controlling fluid parameters, e.g. pressure or temperature
  • B21D 26/043 Means for controlling the axial pusher
  • B21D 26/045 Closing or sealing means
  • B21D 26/047 Mould construction (B21D26/037 - B21D26/045 take precedence)
  • B21D 26/049 Deforming bodies having a closed end
  • B21D 26/051 Deforming double-walled bodies

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B21, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. JFE STEEL JP 2,667
  2. NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION JP 2,049
  3. POSCO (POHANG IRON AND STEEL COMPANY) KR 1,967
  4. NSSMC (NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL) JP 1,800
  5. SMS GROUP DE 1,538
  6. JFE STEEL 1,150
  7. ARCELORMITTAL LU 1,142
  8. BAOSHAN IRON & STEEL COMPANY 821
  9. HYUNDAI STEEL COMPANY KR 808
  10. THYSSENKRUPP STEEL EUROPE DE 660