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Record 1 1982-11-22

English

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

The main feature of the plasma-arc welding process, whereby the arc makes a hole through the metal which moves along behind the joint as welding proceeds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soudage (Métal)
OBS

Caractéristique principale du procédé de soudage à l'arc au plasma, dans lequel l'arc fait un trou dans le métal qui se déplace le long du joint à mesure que la soudure progresse.

Spanish

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