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CPC Main Group
B21D 37/00

Tools as parts of machines covered by this subclass

9 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • B21D 37/01 Selection of materials
  • B21D 37/02 Die constructions enabling assembly of the die parts in different ways (B21D37/06 takes precedence)
  • B21D 37/08 Dies with different parts for several steps in a process
  • B21D 37/16 Heating or cooling
  • B21D 37/18 Lubricating

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