.~ Mechanically joining metal/nonmetal and bonding to the metal
DEFINITION
Classification: 228/120
(under subclass 101) Process in which one of the parts being secured by fusion bonding is non-metallic, and which includes securing a metal intermediate member to the nonmetal work part by means of a nonbonded interlock, the sole function of the metal part being to facilitate the joiner of two work parts, and then bonding an exposed surface of the metal intermediate member to the second metallic part.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
135+, for mechanically joining two metallic parts in addition to bonding of those parts.