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BARREL POLISHING [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-05-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metal Finishing
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tumble polishing
1, record 1, English, tumble%20polishing
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- barrel polishing 2, record 1, English, barrel%20polishing
correct, standardized
- tumbling 3, record 1, English, tumbling
correct, standardized
- drum polishing 4, record 1, English, drum%20polishing
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The bulk processing in barrels, either in the presence or the absence of abrasives or burnishing shot, for the purpose of improving the surface finish. 5, record 1, English, - tumble%20polishing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tumbling; tumble polishing; barrel polishing : terms and definition standardized by ISO. 6, record 1, English, - tumble%20polishing
Record 1, Key term(s)
- barrel rolling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Finissage des métaux
- Plasturgie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- polissage au tonneau
1, record 1, French, polissage%20au%20tonneau
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tonnelage 2, record 1, French, tonnelage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement en masse au tonneau avec ou sans utilisation d'abrasifs ou de billes, dans le but d'améliorer l'état de surface. 3, record 1, French, - polissage%20au%20tonneau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tonnelage; polissage au tonneau : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - polissage%20au%20tonneau
Record 1, Key term(s)
- finition au tonneau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acabado de metales
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pulido por tamboreo
1, record 1, Spanish, pulido%20por%20tamboreo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- pulido en tambor 1, record 1, Spanish, pulido%20en%20tambor
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Remoción de rebabas y bordes agudos de los objetos moldeados y mejora de su acabado, que se logra dejándolos dar tumbos sin apisonarlos, en un contenedor vibrante o en rotación. 1, record 1, Spanish, - pulido%20por%20tamboreo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-12-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Jewellery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rock tumbler
1, record 2, English, rock%20tumbler
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tumbler 2, record 2, English, tumbler
correct
- polishing drum 3, record 2, English, polishing%20drum
correct
- burnishing drum 2, record 2, English, burnishing%20drum
- burnishing barrel 2, record 2, English, burnishing%20barrel
- polishing barrel 2, record 2, English, polishing%20barrel
- polishing tumbler 2, record 2, English, polishing%20tumbler
- polishing tumbling machine 2, record 2, English, polishing%20tumbling%20machine
- tumbling box 2, record 2, English, tumbling%20box
- tumbling barrel 2, record 2, English, tumbling%20barrel
- tumbling mill 2, record 2, English, tumbling%20mill
- tumbling drum 4, record 2, English, tumbling%20drum
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rotating barrel used in [the] polishing method called tumbling. 4, record 2, English, - rock%20tumbler
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lortone QT6 Rock Tumbler features a single 6 pound capacity, 10 sided rubber barrel. Steel frame with a 120V, 60 HZ motor. Base measures 11.5 inches wide X 8.0 inches long. 1, record 2, English, - rock%20tumbler
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tumbling : The polishing of gemstones by rotating them in a power-driven barrel with special polishing agents; the pieces are polished by friction as they "tumble" on each other. 4, record 2, English, - rock%20tumbler
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tonneau de polissage
1, record 2, French, tonneau%20de%20polissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tonneau à polir 1, record 2, French, tonneau%20%C3%A0%20polir
correct, masculine noun
- tambour de polissage 1, record 2, French, tambour%20de%20polissage
masculine noun
- tambour à polir 1, record 2, French, tambour%20%C3%A0%20polir
masculine noun
- tambour polisseur 2, record 2, French, tambour%20polisseur
masculine noun
- tambour-polisseur 3, record 2, French, tambour%2Dpolisseur
masculine noun
- machine de polissage à tourelle 1, record 2, French, machine%20de%20polissage%20%C3%A0%20tourelle
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudio de las gemas
- Artículos de joyería
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tambor de pulido
1, record 2, Spanish, tambor%20de%20pulido
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-04-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Grinding (Machine-Tooling)
- Metal Finishing
- Mineralogy
- Lubrication Technology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- abrasive
1, record 3, English, abrasive
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- abrasive material 2, record 3, English, abrasive%20material
correct
- abradant 3, record 3, English, abradant
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance used for grinding, honing, lapping, superfinishing, polishing, pressure blasting, or barrel finishing. 4, record 3, English, - abrasive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Abrasive Materials. ... Abrasives are those hard materials used to shape, to surface, and to sharpen tools and other things. ... Naturally occurring abrasives in use include sand (quartz), garnet, emery, corundum, and diamond. Manufactured abrasives include alumina, silicon carbide, boron carbide, cubic boron nitride, and diamond. 2, record 3, English, - abrasive
Record 3, Key term(s)
- abrasives
- abrasive materials
- abradants
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Meulage (Usinage)
- Finissage des métaux
- Minéralogie
- Tribologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- abrasif
1, record 3, French, abrasif
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- substance abrasive 2, record 3, French, substance%20abrasive
correct, feminine noun
- agent abrasif 3, record 3, French, agent%20abrasif
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance minérale dure et tranchante capable d'arracher par frottement sous pression des petites particules d'un matériau. 4, record 3, French, - abrasif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les abrasifs sont utilisés sous forme de grains, soit à l'état libre (sablage, polissage), soit incorporés à un liquide ou à une pâte (usage ménager), à du savon (dentifrice), soit agglomérés entre eux (abrasifs agglomérés), soit appliqués sur un support (abrasifs appliqués), soit encore incorporés dans un tissu synthétique non tissé (abrasifs incorporés). Ces abrasifs sont employés manuellement ou sur machine. 5, record 3, French, - abrasif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
L'abrasif est en suspension. 6, record 3, French, - abrasif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Aplanir une surface au moyen d'une substance abrasive. 6, record 3, French, - abrasif
Record 3, Key term(s)
- substances abrasives
- abrasifs
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Amoladura (Operación de mecanizado)
- Acabado de metales
- Mineralogía
- Técnica de lubricación
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- abrasivo
1, record 3, Spanish, abrasivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia dura que sirve para raspar o roer otras materias con objeto de limpiar o alisar su superficie, rectificarla o labrarla de cualquier otra forma. 2, record 3, Spanish, - abrasivo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los abrasivos naturales más comunes son silíceos (cuarzo, arena, asperón, sílice, trípoli, piedra pómez, etc.) o aluminosos (esméril, corindón, etc.). 2, record 3, Spanish, - abrasivo
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-05-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Finishing (Metal Processing)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- barrel processing
1, record 4, English, barrel%20processing
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mechanical, chemical or electrolytic treatment of articles in bulk in a rotating container. 1, record 4, English, - barrel%20processing
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemples are barrel burnishing, barrel polishing, barrel cleaning, barrel electroplating. 1, record 4, English, - barrel%20processing
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 4, English, - barrel%20processing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Finition (Transformation des métaux)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- traitement au tonneau
1, record 4, French, traitement%20au%20tonneau
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement mécanique, chimique ou électrolytique de pièces en vrac dans un récipient rotatif. 1, record 4, French, - traitement%20au%20tonneau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemples types : brunissage au tonneau; polissage au tonneau; dégraissage au tonneau; dépôt électrolytique au tonneau. 1, record 4, French, - traitement%20au%20tonneau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 4, French, - traitement%20au%20tonneau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-03-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lapping
1, record 5, English, lapping
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polishing of a metal surface such as the interior of a barrel by passing a tight-fitting, soft metal plug coated with a very fine abrasive substance and oil to remove rust, pitting or toolmarks. 1, record 5, English, - lapping
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 5, English, - lapping
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rodage
1, record 5, French, rodage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polissage d'une surface métallique telle que l'âme d'un canon en y passant une cheville de métal doux très ajustée et enduite d'un abrasif très fin et d'huile afin d'éliminer la rouille, le piquage ou des marques d'usinage. 1, record 5, French, - rodage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 5, French, - rodage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1989-04-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tumbled
1, record 6, English, tumbled
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tumbling : Method for polishing large quantities of cheaper grades of jewelry of certain shapes(without sharp cornered features), by rotating them in a power-driven barrel with special polishing agents; the pieces are polished by friction as they "tumble" on each other. 2, record 6, English, - tumbled
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The stones are tumbled in [fine grit], with water ... then cleaned again and tumbled up to 72 hours. 3, record 6, English, - tumbled
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- poli au tonneau 1, record 6, French, poli%20au%20tonneau
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le polissage par contact fait tourner les pièces dans des cylindres tournant autour d'un axe horizontal avec un mélange de billes d'acier et d'abrasifs. Ce poli au tonneau qui émousse les angles n'est pas d'une qualité suffisante pour la joaillerie. 1, record 6, French, - poli%20au%20tonneau
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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