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B23B 5/36

for turning specially-shaped surfaces by making use of relative movement of the tool and work produced by geometrical mechanisms, i.e. forming-lathes

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Turning-machines or devices specially adapted for particular work; Accessories specially adapted therefor > for turning specially-shaped surfaces by making use of relative movement of the tool and work produced by geometrical mechanisms, i.e. forming-lathes

Classification Context

Section:
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Class:
MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
Subclass:
TURNING; BORING

5 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • B23B 5/38 for turning conical surfaces inside or outside, e.g. taper pins
  • B23B 5/4 for turning spherical surfaces inside or outside
  • B23B 5/42 for turning relieving surfaces, i.e. relieving-lathes
  • B23B 5/44 for turning polygonal or other non-circular surfaces controlled by gear or guide mechanisms, i.e. eccentric lathes

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B23, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. ITW (ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS) US 3,407
  2. FANUC JP 3,120
  3. DISCO ABRASIVE SYSTEM 2,777
  4. HAN'S LASER TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY GROUP COMPANY 2,629
  5. ROBERT BOSCH DE 2,468
  6. FANUC 2,273
  7. DISCO CORPORATION JP 2,267
  8. GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY) US 1,611
  9. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 1,534
  10. ISCAR IL 1,499