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DOWNHAND POSITION [1 record]

Record 1 1989-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Welding and Soldering (Metals)
DEF

The welding position used to weld from the upper side of the joint; the face of the weld is approximately horizontal.

OBS

flat position should be preferred to downhand position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soudage (Métal)
DEF

Position de soudage selon laquelle la soudure est exécutée à partir de la partie supérieure du joint; la face de la soudure est approximativement horizontale.

Spanish

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