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Record 1 1990-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Construction
DEF

Tool with a very accurate flat surface. It is used for measuring purposes and for lapping flat surfaces.

DEF

A plate having a very accurate plane surface used for testing other surfaces or to provide a true surface for accurately measuring and locating testing fixtures.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Construction mécanique
DEF

Plaque rigide dont la face supérieure, qui présente une excellente planéité, sert de référence pour le traçage ou le contrôle géométrique des pièces que l'on y dépose. (Généralement en fonte ou en pierre dure, un marbre peut avoir plusieurs mètres de long; sa surface rodée puis grattée, peut, dans certains cas, ne pas présenter de défauts de planéité supérieurs au micromètre par mètre.)

Spanish

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