IPC Subgroup
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
- B23B 5/46 for turning helical or spiral surfaces
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B23, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- ITW (ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS) US 3,407
- FANUC JP 3,120
- DISCO ABRASIVE SYSTEM 2,777
- HAN'S LASER TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY GROUP COMPANY 2,629
- ROBERT BOSCH DE 2,468
- FANUC 2,273
- DISCO CORPORATION JP 2,267
- GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY) US 1,611
- CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 1,534
- ISCAR IL 1,499