IPC-Stelle: B23K [Version 2006.01]

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BSKSECTION B — PERFORMING OPERATIONSTRANSPORTING
B23KLMACHINE TOOLSMETAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (punching, perforating, making articles by processing sheet metal, tubes, or profiles B21D; wire-working B21F; making pins, needles, or nails B21G; making chains B21L; grinding B24)
B23KUKLSOLDERING OR UNSOLDERINGWELDINGCLADDING OR PLATING BY SOLDERING OR WELDINGCUTTING BY APPLYING HEAT LOCALLY, e.g. FLAME CUTTINGWORKING BY LASER BEAM (making metal-coated products by extruding metal B21C 23/22; building up linings or coverings by casting B22D 19/08; casting by dipping B22D 23/04; manufacture of composite layers by sintering metal powder B22F 7/00; arrangements on machine tools for copying or controlling B23Q; covering metals or covering materials with metals, not otherwise provided for C23C; burners F23D)
B23K 1/00ZWSoldering, e.g. brazing, or unsoldering (essentially requiring the use of welding machines or welding equipment, see the relevant groups for the welding machines or welding equipment)
B23K 1/00HGRSoldering, e.g. brazing, or unsoldering (B23K 3/00 takes precedence; characterised only by the use of special materials or media B23K 35/00; dip or wave soldering in the manufacture of printed circuits H05K 3/34) [5]
B23K 1/002UGR1
.Soldering by means of induction heating [5]
B23K 1/005UGR1
.Soldering by means of radiant energy [5]
B23K 1/008UGR1
.Soldering within a furnace (B23K 1/012 takes precedence) [5]
B23K 1/012UGR1
.Soldering with the use of hot gas [5]
B23K 1/015UGR2
. .Vapour-condensation soldering [5]
B23K 1/018UGR1
.UnsolderingRemoval of melted solder or other residues [5]
B23K 1/06UGR1
.making use of vibrations, e.g. supersonic vibrations
B23K 1/08UGR1
.Soldering by means of dipping in molten solder
B23K 1/14UGR1
.specially adapted for soldering seams (making tubes involving operations other than soldering B21C) [5]
B23K 1/16UGR2
. .longitudinal seams, e.g. of shells [5]
B23K 1/18UGR2
. .circumferential seams, e.g. of shells [5]
B23K 1/19UGR1
.taking account of the properties of the materials to be soldered [3]
B23K 1/20UGR1
.Preliminary treatment of work or areas to be soldered, e.g. in respect of a galvanic coating (preparation of surfaces in particular ways, see the relevant classes for the treatments or the materials treated, e.g. C04B, C23C)
B23K 3/00HGRTools, devices, or special appurtenances for soldering, e.g. brazing, or unsoldering, not specially adapted for particular methods (materials used for soldering B23K 35/00) [5]
B23K 3/02UGR1
.Soldering ironsBits
B23K 3/03UGR2
. .electrically heated [5]
B23K 3/04UGR1
.Heating appliances (soldering lamps or blow-pipes F23D; electric heating in general H05B)
B23K 3/047UGR2
. .electric [5]
B23K 3/053UGR3
. . .using resistance wires [5]
B23K 3/06UGR1
.Solder feeding devicesSolder melting pans
B23K 3/08UGR1
.Auxiliary devices therefor (cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes, e.g. before soldering, B08B 9/02) [5]
B23K 5/00ZWFlame welding or cutting
B23K 5/00HGRGas flame welding
B23K 5/02UGR1
.Seam welding (making tubes involving operations other than welding B21C)
B23K 5/04UGR2
. .using additional profiled strips or like of welding metal along seam edges
B23K 5/06UGR2
. .Welding longitudinal seams
B23K 5/08UGR2
. .Welding circumferential seams
B23K 5/10UGR1
.Welding workpieces essentially comprising layers of different metals, e.g. plated workpieces
B23K 5/12UGR1
.taking account of the properties of the material to be welded
B23K 5/14UGR2
. .of non-ferrous metals (B23K 5/16 takes precedence)
B23K 5/16UGR2
. .of different metals
B23K 5/18UGR1
.for purposes other than joining parts, e.g. built-up welding
B23K 5/20UGR1
.making use of vibrations, e.g. supersonic vibrations
B23K 5/213UGR1
.Preliminary treatment [3]
B23K 5/22UGR1
.Auxiliary equipment, e.g. backings, guides
B23K 5/24UGR2
. .Arrangements for supporting torches (not restricted to flame welding B23K 37/02)
B23K 7/00HGRCutting, scarfing, or desurfacing by applying flames
B23K 7/06UGR1
.Machines, apparatus, or equipment specially designed for scarfing or desurfacing
B23K 7/08UGR1
.by applying additional compounds or means favouring the cutting, scarfing, or desurfacing procedure
B23K 7/10UGR1
.Auxiliary devices, e.g. for guiding or supporting the torch (guiding means applicable to other metal-working machines B23Q)
B23K 9/00ZWElectric welding or cutting
B23K 9/00HGRArc welding or cutting (electro-slag welding B23K 25/00; welding transformers H01F; welding generators H02K)
B23K 9/007UGR1
.Spot arc welding [5]
B23K 9/013UGR1
.Arc cutting, gouging, scarfing or desurfacing [5]
B23K 9/02UGR1
.Seam weldingBacking meansInserts
B23K 9/022UGR2
. .Welding by making use of electrode vibrations [5]
B23K 9/025UGR2
. .for rectilinear seams [5]
B23K 9/028UGR2
. .for curved planar seams [5]
B23K 9/032UGR2
. .for three-dimensional seams [5]
B23K 9/035UGR2
. .with backing means disposed under the seam [5]
B23K 9/038UGR2
. .using moulding means (not restricted to arc welding B23K 37/06) [5]
B23K 9/04UGR1
.Welding for other purposes than joining, e.g. built-up welding
B23K 9/06UGR1
.Arrangements or circuits for starting the arc, e.g. by generating ignition voltage, or for stabilising the arc [5]
B23K 9/067UGR2
. .Starting the arc [5]
B23K 9/073UGR2
. .Stabilising the arc [5]
B23K 9/08UGR1
.Arrangements or circuits for magnetic control of the arc
B23K 9/09UGR1
.Arrangements or circuits for arc welding with pulsed current or voltage [3]
B23K 9/095UGR1
.Monitoring or automatic control of welding parameters [5]
B23K 9/10UGR1
.Other electric circuits thereforProtective circuitsRemote controls
B23K 9/12UGR1
.Automatic feeding or moving of electrodes or work for spot or seam welding or cutting
B23K 9/127UGR2
. .Means for tracking lines during arc welding or cutting (copying in general B23Q 35/00) [5]
B23K 9/133UGR2
. .Means for feeding electrodes, e.g. drums, rolls, motors [5]
B23K 9/14UGR1
.making use of insulated electrodes
B23K 9/16UGR1
.making use of shielding gas
B23K 9/167UGR2
. .and of a non-consumable electrode [5]
B23K 9/173UGR2
. .and of consumable electrode [5]
B23K 9/18UGR1
.Submerged-arc welding
B23K 9/20UGR1
.Stud welding
B23K 9/22UGR1
.Percussion welding
B23K 9/23UGR1
.taking account of the properties of the materials to be welded [3]
B23K 9/235UGR1
.Preliminary treatment [3]
B23K 9/24UGR1
.Features related to electrodes (form or composition of electrodes B23K 35/00)
B23K 9/26UGR2
. .Accessories for electrodes, e.g. ignition tips
B23K 9/28UGR2
. .Supporting devices for electrodes (not restricted to arc welding or cutting B23K 37/02)
B23K 9/29UGR3
. . .Supporting devices adapted for making use of shielding means [5]
B23K 9/30UGR3
. . .Vibrating holders for electrodes (B23K 9/022 takes precedence) [5]
B23K 9/32UGR1
.Accessories (earthing connections H01R)
B23K 10/00HGRWelding or cutting by means of a plasma [5]
B23K 10/02UGR1
.Plasma welding [5]
B23K 11/00HGRResistance weldingSevering by resistance heating
B23K 11/02UGR1
.Pressure butt welding
B23K 11/04UGR1
.Flash butt welding
B23K 11/06UGR1
.using roller electrodes
B23K 11/08UGR1
.Seam welding not restricted to one of the preceding subgroups
B23K 11/087UGR2
. .for rectilinear seams [5]
B23K 11/093UGR2
. .for curved planar seams [5]
B23K 11/10UGR1
.Spot weldingStitch welding
B23K 11/11UGR2
. .Spot welding [5]
B23K 11/12UGR2
. .making use of vibrations
B23K 11/14UGR1
.Projection welding
B23K 11/16UGR1
.taking account of the properties of the material to be welded
B23K 11/18UGR2
. .of non-ferrous metals (B23K 11/20 takes precedence)
B23K 11/20UGR2
. .of different metals
B23K 11/22UGR1
.Severing by resistance heating
B23K 11/24UGR1
.Electric supply or control circuits therefor
B23K 11/25UGR2
. .Monitoring devices [5]
B23K 11/26UGR2
. .Storage discharge welding
B23K 11/28UGR1
.Portable welding equipment
B23K 11/30UGR1
.Features relating to electrodes (form or composition of electrodes B23K 35/00)
B23K 11/31UGR2
. .Electrode holders (not restricted to resistance welding or severing by resistance heating B23K 37/02) [5]
B23K 11/34UGR1
.Preliminary treatment [3]
B23K 11/36UGR1
.Auxiliary equipment (B23K 11/31 takes precedence) [3, 5]
B23K 13/00HGRWelding by high-frequency current heating [5]
B23K 13/01UGR1
.by induction heating [5]
B23K 13/02UGR2
. .Seam welding
B23K 13/04UGR1
.by conduction heating [5]
B23K 13/06UGR1
.characterised by the shielding of the welding zone against influence of the surrounding atmosphere (selection of media B23K 35/38) [5]
B23K 13/08UGR1
.Electric supply or control circuits therefor [5]
B23K 15/00ZWOther welding or cuttingWorking by laser beam [3]
B23K 15/00HGRElectron-beam welding or cutting (electron- or ion-beam tubes H01J 37/00)
B23K 15/02UGR1
.Control circuits therefor [5]
B23K 15/04UGR1
.for welding annular seams [5]
B23K 15/06UGR1
.within a vacuum chamber (B23K 15/04 takes precedence) [5]
B23K 15/08UGR1
.Removing material, e.g. by cutting, by hole drilling [5]
B23K 15/10UGR1
.Non-vacuum electron beam-welding or cutting [5]
B23K 17/00HGRUse of the energy of nuclear particles in welding or related techniques
B23K 20/00HGRNon-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating [3]
B23K 20/02UGR1
.by means of a press [3]
B23K 20/04UGR1
.by means of a rolling mill [3]
B23K 20/06UGR1
.by means of high energy impulses, e.g. magnetic energy [3]
B23K 20/08UGR2
. .Explosive welding [3]
B23K 20/10UGR1
.making use of vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic welding [3]
B23K 20/12UGR1
.the heat being generated by frictionFriction welding [3]
B23K 20/14UGR1
.Preventing or minimising gas access, or using protective gases or vacuum during welding (formed by material interposed between workpieces B23K 20/18) [3]
B23K 20/16UGR1
.with interposition of special material to facilitate connection of the parts, e.g. material for absorbing or producing gas [3]
B23K 20/18UGR1
.Zonal welding by interposing weld-preventing substances between zones not to be welded [3]
B23K 20/20UGR1
.Special methods allowing subsequent separation, e.g. of metals of high quality from scrap material [3]
B23K 20/22UGR1
.taking account of the properties of the materials to be welded [3]
B23K 20/227UGR2
. .with ferrous layer [5]
B23K 20/233UGR2
. .without ferrous layer [5]
B23K 20/24UGR1
.Preliminary treatment [3]
B23K 20/26UGR1
.Auxiliary equipment [3]
B23K 23/00HGRAlumino-thermic welding
B23K 25/00HGRSlag welding, i.e. using a heated layer or mass of powder, slag, or the like in contact with the material to be joined (B23K 23/00 takes precedence; submerged-arc welding B23K 9/18)
B23K 26/00HGRWorking by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting, boring (lasers H01S 3/00) [2, 3]
B23K 26/02UGR1
.Positioning or observing the workpiece, e.g. with respect to the point of impactAligning, aiming or focusing the laser beam [3]
B23K 26/03UGR2
. .Observing the workpiece [7]
B23K 26/04UGR2
. .Automatically aligning, aiming or focusing the laser beam, e.g. using the back-scattered light [3]
B23K 26/06UGR2
. .Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing (optical elements, systems, or apparatus, in general G02B) [3]
B23K 26/067UGR3
. . .Dividing the beam into multiple beams, e.g. multi-focusing [7]
B23K 26/073UGR3
. . .Shaping the laser spot [7]
B23K 26/08UGR1
.Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece [3]
B23K 26/10UGR2
. .using a fixed support [3]
B23K 26/12UGR1
.in a special atmosphere, e.g. in an enclosure [3]
B23K 26/14UGR1
.using a flow, e.g. a jet of gas, in conjunction with the laser beam (B23K 26/12 takes precedence) [3]
B23K 26/16UGR1
.Removing of by-products, e.g. particles or vapours produced during treatment of a workpiece (by a flow of gas B23K 26/14) [3]
B23K 26/18UGR1
.using absorbing layers on the material being worked, e.g. for marking or protecting purposes [3]
B23K 26/20UGR1
.Bonding, e.g. welding (soldering by means of radiant energy B23K 1/005; joining of preformed plastics parts by heating using laser beam B29C 65/16) [7]
B23K 26/22UGR2
. .Spot welding [7]
B23K 26/24UGR2
. .Seam welding [7]
B23K 26/26UGR3
. . .of rectilinear seams [7]
B23K 26/28UGR3
. . .of curved planar seams [7]
B23K 26/30UGR3
. . .of three-dimensional seams [7]
B23K 26/32UGR2
. .taking account of the properties of the material involved [7]
B23K 26/34UGR1
.Welding for purposes other than joining, e.g. build-up welding [7]
B23K 26/36UGR1
.Removing material [7]
B23K 26/38UGR2
. .by boring or cutting [7]
B23K 26/40UGR2
. .taking account of the properties of the material involved [7]
B23K 26/42UGR1
.Preliminary treatmentAuxiliary operations or equipment (B23K 26/16 takes precedence) [7]
B23K 28/00HGRWelding or cutting not covered by groups B23K 5/00-B23K 26/00 (joining workpieces by electrolysis C25D 2/00; electrolytic removal of materials C25F) [2]
B23K 28/02UGR1
.Combined welding or cutting procedures or apparatus [2]
B23K 31/00ZWE
B23K 31/00HGRProcesses relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups B23K 1/00-B23K 28/00 (making tubes or profiled bars involving operations other than soldering or welding B21C 37/04, B21C 37/08)
B23K 31/02UGR1
.relating to soldering or welding (dip or wave soldering in the manufacture of printed circuits H05K 3/34)
B23K 31/10UGR1
.relating to cutting or desurfacing
B23K 31/12UGR1
.relating to investigating the properties, e.g. the weldability, of materials [5]
B23K 33/00HGRSpecially-profiled edge portions of workpieces for making soldering or welding connectionsFilling the seams formed thereby
B23K 35/00HGRRods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting
B23K 35/02UGR1
.characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape
B23K 35/04UGR2
. .specially designed for use as electrodes (ignition tips for arc welding or cutting B23K 9/26)
B23K 35/06UGR3
. . .of non-circular cross-sectionwith special arrangement, e.g. internal
B23K 35/08UGR4
. . . .multi-coredmultiple
B23K 35/10UGR4
. . . .with more than one layer of coating or sheathing material
B23K 35/12UGR2
. .not specially designed for use as electrodes
B23K 35/14UGR3
. . .for soldering
B23K 35/16UGR3
. . .of non-circular cross-sectionwith special arrangement, e.g. internal (B23K 35/14 takes precedence)
B23K 35/18UGR4
. . . .multi-coredmultiple
B23K 35/20UGR4
. . . .with more than one layer of coating or sheathing material
B23K 35/22UGR1
.characterised by the composition or nature of the material
B23K 35/24UGR2
. .Selection of soldering or welding materials proper (B23K 35/34 takes precedence)
B23K 35/26UGR3
. . .with the principal constituent melting at less than 400°C
B23K 35/28UGR3
. . .with the principal constituent melting at less than 950°C
B23K 35/30UGR3
. . .with the principal constituent melting at less than 1550°C
B23K 35/32UGR3
. . .with the principal constituent melting at more than 1550°C
B23K 35/34UGR2
. .comprising compounds which yield metals when heated
B23K 35/36UGR2
. .Selection of non-metallic compositions, e.g. coatings, fluxes (B23K 35/34 takes precedence)Selection of soldering or welding materials, conjoint with selection of non-metallic compositions, both selections being of interest (selection of soldering or welding materials proper B23K 35/24) [2]
B23K 35/362UGR3
. . .Selection of compositions of fluxes (B23K 35/365, B23K 35/368 take precedence) [2]
B23K 35/363UGR4
. . . .for soldering or brazing [4]
B23K 35/365UGR3
. . .Selection of non-metallic compositions of coating materials either alone or conjoint with selection of soldering or welding materials [2]
B23K 35/368UGR3
. . .Selection of non-metallic compositions of core materials either alone or conjoint with selection of soldering or welding materials [2]
B23K 35/38UGR2
. .Selection of media, e.g. special atmospheres for surrounding the working area
B23K 35/40UGR1
.Making wire or rods for soldering or welding (processes involving a single technical art, see the relevant subclasses, e.g. B05D, B21C)
B23K 37/00HGRAuxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted to a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass (eye-shields for welders worn on the operator's body or carried in the hand A61F 9/00; applicable to metal-working machines other than soldering, welding, or flame-cutting machines B23Q; other protective shields F16P 1/06)
B23K 37/02UGR1
.Carriages for supporting the welding or cutting element
B23K 37/04UGR1
.for holding or positioning work
B23K 37/047UGR2
. .moving work to adjust its position between soldering, welding or cutting steps (B23K 37/053 takes precedence) [5]
B23K 37/053UGR2
. .aligning cylindrical workClamping devices therefor [5]
B23K 37/06UGR1
.for positioning the molten material, e.g. confining it to a desired area
B23K 37/08UGR1
.for flash removal [5]
B23K 101/00ZWIndexing scheme associated with groups B23K 1/00-B23K 31/00, relating to articles made by soldering, welding or cutting or to materials to be soldered, welded or cut. [5]
B23K 101/00HGRArticles made by soldering, welding or cutting [5]
B23K 101/02UGR1
.Honeycomb structures [5]
B23K 101/04UGR1
.Tubular or hollow articles [5]
B23K 101/06UGR2
. .Tubes [5]
B23K 101/08UGR3
. . .finned or ribbed [5]
B23K 101/10UGR2
. .Pipe-lines [5]
B23K 101/12UGR2
. .Vessels [5]
B23K 101/14UGR2
. .Heat exchangers [5]
B23K 101/16UGR1
.Bands or sheets of indefinite length [5]
B23K 101/18UGR1
.Sheet panels [5]
B23K 101/20UGR1
.Tools [5]
B23K 101/22UGR1
.Nets, wire fabrics or the like [5]
B23K 101/24UGR1
.Frameworks [5]
B23K 101/26UGR1
.Railway- or like rails [5]
B23K 101/28UGR1
.Beams [5]
B23K 101/30UGR1
.Chains, hoops or rings [5]
B23K 101/32UGR1
.Wires [5]
B23K 101/34UGR1
.Coated articles [5]
B23K 101/36UGR1
.Electric or electronic devices [5]
B23K 101/38UGR2
. .Conductors [5]
B23K 101/40UGR2
. .Semiconductor devices [5]
B23K 101/42UGR2
. .Printed circuits [5]
B23K 103/00HGRMaterials to be soldered, welded or cut [5]
B23K 103/02UGR1
.Iron or ferrous alloys [5]
B23K 103/04UGR2
. .Steel alloys [5]
B23K 103/06UGR2
. .Cast-iron alloys [5]
B23K 103/08UGR1
.Non-ferrous metals or alloys [5]
B23K 103/10UGR2
. .Aluminium or alloys thereof [5]
B23K 103/12UGR2
. .Copper or alloys thereof [5]
B23K 103/14UGR2
. .Titanium or alloys thereof [5]
B23K 103/16UGR1
.Composite materials [5]
B23K 103/18UGR1
.Dissimilar materials [5]
B23K 103/20UGR2
. .Ferrous alloys and aluminium or alloys thereof [5]
B23K 103/22UGR2
. .Ferrous alloys and copper or alloys thereof [5]
B23K 103/24UGR2
. .Ferrous alloys and titanium or alloys thereof [5]