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indexable insert [1 record]

Record 1 1987-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lathe Work (Machine-Tooling)
DEF

A disposable tip that may be quickly indexed or turned in the toolholder when one of its cutting edges becomes dull.

OBS

The term "disposable insert" has been proposed by the Comité interentreprises de la terminologie de l'usinage et des machines-outils.

Key term(s)
  • indexible insert
  • indexible throwaway insert

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tournage sur métaux
DEF

Plaquette indexable à plusieurs becs, rapportée mécaniquement sur l'outil, que l'on remplace après usure de tous les becs utiles.

OBS

Le terme "pastille indexable" a été proposé par le Comité interentreprises de la terminologie de l'usinage et des machines-outils.

OBS

Les définitions anglaise et française ont été rédigées par le Comité interentreprises de la terminologie de l'usinage et des machines-outils.

Spanish

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