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INITIAL POSITION [2 records]

Record 1 1998-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
DEF

Position of the moving parts after main pressure is admitted and before the intended operating cycle begins under the influence of the actuating forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
DEF

Position des éléments mobiles après mise sous pression de la conduite d'admission et avant que ne commence le cycle opératoire sous l'action des forces de commande.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
DEF

A fixed point along an axis and which may be referenced with respect to a machine datum. Typically used for start-up.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
DEF

Point fixé sur un axe pouvant être repéré par rapport à l'origine machine. Utilisé notamment comme point de départ.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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