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film gate [2 records]

Record 1 2003-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cinematography
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
DEF

An opening on a camera (or projector) behind the lens through which a single frame is exposed (or projected).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cinématographie
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
DEF

Ouverture derrière la lentille d'une caméra cinématographique ou d'un projecteur, à travers laquelle chaque image est exposée ou projetée.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
DEF

Usually a long gate extending from a runner that runs parallel to an edge of a molded part along the flash or parting line of the mold.

CONT

Edge gating is the most common. It can be of the large or the restricted type. If the edge gate is spread out, it is called a fan gate. If the gate is extended for a considerable length of the piece and connected by a thin section of plastic, it is called a flash gate.

Key term(s)
  • film gate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie

Spanish

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