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top casting [2 records]

Record 1 2017-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
  • Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
OBS

Switch stand.

OBS

top casting: term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
  • Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
OBS

Appareil de manœuvre d'aiguillage.

OBS

table : terme uniformisé par CP Rail.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundry Practice
DEF

A method of casting in which the molten metal is poured directly into an open mould or through gates located at the top of the mould.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fonderie

Spanish

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