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Record 1 1992-06-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lathe Work (Machine-Tooling)
  • Wood Turning and Lathing
CONT

Counterpart of the headstock that can be moved along the bed ways and clamped in position for supporting work when turning on centres or for supporting and feeding drills or reamers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tournage sur métaux
  • Tournage sur bois
DEF

Organe du tour placé en face de la poupée fixe et aligné à l'autre extrémité du banc sur lequel il peut se déplacer.

Spanish

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