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B22D 27/00

Treating the metal in the mould while it is molten or ductile (B22D7/12, B22D11/10, B22D43/00 take precedence);

9 direct subcodes

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  • B22D 27/02 Use of electric or magnetic effects
  • B22D 27/08 Shaking, vibrating, or turning of moulds
  • B22D 27/15 by using vacuum
  • B22D 27/18 Measures for using chemical processes for influencing the surface composition of castings, e.g. for increasing resistance to acid attack
  • B22D 27/20 Measures not previously mentioned for influencing the grain structure or texture; Selection of compositions therefor

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B22, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY) US 2,157
  2. HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY US 1,633
  3. SIEMENS DE 1,267
  4. POSCO (POHANG IRON AND STEEL COMPANY) KR 1,124
  5. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 1,040
  6. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (UTC) US 1,015
  7. JFE STEEL JP 884
  8. CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY 810
  9. HITACHI METALS JP 641
  10. SINTOKOGIO JP 624