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SPINNING LATHE [1 record]

Record 1 2004-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
  • Flospinning
CONT

Spinning: the process of turning sheet metal into hollow shapes or shells by forcing it, while rotating on a spinning lathe, against a metal or wood form called a chuck.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orfèvrerie et argenterie
  • Fluotournage
CONT

Le tour à repousser est d'emploi constant pour l'exécution des pièces rondes et ovales [...] un mandrin en bois dur, ayant la forme que devra prendre le métal est vissé sur le tour.

OBS

tour à repousser : Extrait de la norme NF-E60-000 reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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