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snap flask [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

snap flask: an item in the "Metalworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

châssis démotteur : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement du travail des métaux» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières».

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundry Practice
DEF

A type of tapered moulding box, usually made in light alloy or wood, that is used for small and shallow castings.

OBS

The box is without lid or bottom and has a hinge at one corner and a fastener at the diagonally opposite corner. ... Also called "slip-flask." If the flask is not removed before pouring it is called a "tight-flask."

Key term(s)
  • snap-flask
  • slip flask
  • tight flask

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fonderie
Key term(s)
  • châssis à démotter

Spanish

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