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mechanical press [1 record]

Record 1 2010-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment and Plant (Metallurgy)
  • Presses (Machinery)
DEF

A press whose slide is operated by a crank, eccentric, cam, toggle links, or other mechanical device.

OBS

punch press: In general, any mechanical press. In particular, an endwheel gap-frame press with a fixed bed, used in piercing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et matériels (Métallurgie)
  • Presses (Machines)

Spanish

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