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INITIAL POSITION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1998-09-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- initial position
1, record 1, English, initial%20position
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position of the moving parts after main pressure is admitted and before the intended operating cycle begins under the influence of the actuating forces. 1, record 1, English, - initial%20position
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- position initiale
1, record 1, French, position%20initiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position des éléments mobiles après mise sous pression de la conduite d'admission et avant que ne commence le cycle opératoire sous l'action des forces de commande. 1, record 1, French, - position%20initiale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1993-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- initial position
1, record 2, English, initial%20position
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fixed point along an axis and which may be referenced with respect to a machine datum. Typically used for start-up. 1, record 2, English, - initial%20position
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - initial%20position
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- position initiale
1, record 2, French, position%20initiale
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point fixé sur un axe pouvant être repéré par rapport à l'origine machine. Utilisé notamment comme point de départ. 1, record 2, French, - position%20initiale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - position%20initiale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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