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reference diameter [2 records]

Record 1 1992-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gears and Friction Wheels
DEF

The diameter of the reference circle.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engrenages et roues de friction
DEF

Diamètre du cercle primitif de référence.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gears and Friction Wheels
DEF

The diameter of the reference circle.

OBS

By convention, the qualification "reference" may always be omitted, as understood, except when in express opposition to the qualification "working". Write the word "tooth" before "reference" when there is a risk of confusion with specially machined datum surface, also termed reference surface.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engrenages et roues de friction
DEF

Diamètre du cercle primitif de référence.

OBS

Par convention, le qualificatif "de référence" peut toujours être sous-entendu, sauf par opposition expresse au qualificatif "de fonctionnement". Ajouter "de denture" après surface de référence, en cas de risque de confusion avec les surfaces de départ d'usinage appelées aussi "surfaces de référence".

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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