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vacuum hold-down [2 records]

Record 1 1988-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Patterns
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

The vacuum hold-down system compressed the material and locks it in place to ensure accurate high ply cutting.

Key term(s)
  • vacuum hold-down system

French

Domaine(s)
  • Patrons (Couture)
  • Automatisation et applications
CONT

Le système de fixation de la matière par dépression comprime la matière (tissu dans la confection) et la tient en place pour le découpage précis d'un nombre élevé de plis.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-06-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Cartography
DEF

A device for holding a sheet of drawing material as photographic film firmly down on a surface, e.g. a plotter or digitizer table, by means of a vacuum generated between the sheet and the surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Cartographie
DEF

Note de fixation du support graphique d'un traceur ou d'un numériseur; à l'aide d'un dispositif assurant une dépressurisation légère.

Spanish

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