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MOLD DESIGN [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-03-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Facilities and Equipment (Rubber)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mouldmaker
1, record 1, English, mouldmaker
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mould maker 2, record 1, English, mould%20maker
correct
- mold maker 3, record 1, English, mold%20maker
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mold makers create, adjust, and adapt the molds used in cast manufacturing. Most frequently, tool and machine parts manufacturers are the employers for mold makers. Mold makers typically work with specifications from a design team, and they need to know how to work from schematics and be familiar with computer-aided design(CAD) programs for this purpose. The mold maker then creates initial molds. Upon the successful completion of production runs and quality control for parts from the casting, the maker then puts the mold into the production cycle. Mold makers often work with existing parts, making necessary adjustments to existing molds and conforming existing molds to new product specifications. 4, record 1, English, - mouldmaker
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mouldmaker: term standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 5, record 1, English, - mouldmaker
Record 1, Key term(s)
- moldmaker
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Plasturgie
- Installations et équipement (Caoutchouc)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mouliste
1, record 1, French, mouliste
correct, masculine and feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fabricant de moules 2, record 1, French, fabricant%20de%20moules
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrier capable d'exécuter des moules ou des modèles pour la fonderie ou la mise en forme des polymères. 3, record 1, French, - mouliste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mouliste : terme normalisé par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 4, record 1, French, - mouliste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Fabricación de plásticos
- Instalaciones y equipo (Caucho)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- matricero
1, record 1, Spanish, matricero
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-10-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- plastics technician
1, record 2, English, plastics%20technician
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plastics technicians are skilled professionals who help engineers, scientists, research groups, and manufacturers design, develop, manufacture, and market plastics products. Plastics technicians may work in research and development or manufacturing. In these settings, they function at a level between the engineer or scientist in charge of a job, and the production or laboratory workers who carry out most of the tasks. Other plastics technicians handle mold and tool making, materials and machinery, sales and services, and related technical tasks. 2, record 2, English, - plastics%20technician
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Plasturgie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- technicien des matières plastiques
1, record 2, French, technicien%20des%20mati%C3%A8res%20plastiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- technicienne des matières plastiques 1, record 2, French, technicienne%20des%20mati%C3%A8res%20plastiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-04-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- warpage
1, record 3, English, warpage
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- warping 2, record 3, English, warping
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dimensional distortion of a plastic object after moulding or other fabrication. 3, record 3, English, - warpage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A serious problem encountered with complex-shaped injection-molded parts is warpage... Possible causes for warpage include overpacking in the gate area because of high injection pressure, improperly balanced core and cavity temperatures, molded-in strains caused by low stock temperature or the mold being too cold, too long a flow, insufficient gates, improper design, nonuniform walls, improperly balanced multiple gates, the part being ejected when it is too hot, or inadequate or poor location of the knockout mechanism. 4, record 3, English, - warpage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
warpage; warping: terms and definition standardized by ISO [International Organization for Standardization]. 5, record 3, English, - warpage
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gauchissement
1, record 3, French, gauchissement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- gauche 2, record 3, French, gauche
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distorsion dimensionnelle d'un objet en plastique après moulage ou une autre opération. 3, record 3, French, - gauchissement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gauchissement; gauche : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO [Organisation internationale de normalisation]. 4, record 3, French, - gauchissement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- alabeo
1, record 3, Spanish, alabeo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- torcimiento 1, record 3, Spanish, torcimiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distorsión dimensional de un objeto plástico después del moldeo o de otra operación. 1, record 3, Spanish, - alabeo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-02-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Tire Manufacturing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mould drawing
1, record 4, English, mould%20drawing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- mold drawing 2, record 4, English, mold%20drawing
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Through a rapid prototyping system, Cooper can provide its private-brand customers with a three dimensional, plastic model of the tire for quick evaluation regarding appearance issues. Linked with the new mold design facility in Findlay, the CAD [computer-aided drawing] system can quickly produce mold drawings and, ultimately, a prototype tire in days... 2, record 4, English, - mould%20drawing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
- Plasturgie
- Fabrication des pneumatiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dessin de moule
1, record 4, French, dessin%20de%20moule
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Département de plasturgie. Description des cours. [...] Dessins d'outils et [de] moules 1. [...] Lecture et interprétation de dessins de moules simples. Conception et dessin d'un moule simple d'injection. 1, record 4, French, - dessin%20de%20moule
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-04-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- condensation pan
1, record 5, English, condensation%20pan
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- base pan 2, record 5, English, base%20pan
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The foundation for this [air conditioning] unit's toughness is our rugged base pan made from a rust-proof, composite material. Because it doesn’t rust, this high-tech base pan provides rust protection for the unit and, in the case of a rooftop installation, your roof. The base pan also features a sloped design with an integrated drain that minimizes standing water to reduce the potential for mold and bacteria growth. 3, record 5, English, - condensation%20pan
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bac de condensation
1, record 5, French, bac%20de%20condensation
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Profond bac de condensation monopièce prévenant les fuites d'eau et facilitant l'entretien. 1, record 5, French, - bac%20de%20condensation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-06-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Stamp and Postmark Collecting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- watermark detector
1, record 6, English, watermark%20detector
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for determining the watermark on a stamp. 2, record 6, English, - watermark%20detector
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
watermark : a marking in paper resulting from differences in thickness usu. produced by pressure of a projecting design in the mold or on the dandy roll and visible when the paper is held up to the light... 2, record 6, English, - watermark%20detector
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Philatélie et marcophilie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- filigranoscope
1, record 6, French, filigranoscope
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit godet à fond noir au fond duquel on place le T.P. [timbre-poste], verso vers le haut. On verse quelques gouttes de benzine sur le dos du T [timbre]. Le filigrane apparaît. 2, record 6, French, - filigranoscope
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
filigrane: dessin imprimé dans la pâte du papier par le réseau de la forme et qui peut se voir par transparence. 3, record 6, French, - filigranoscope
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Filatelia y matasellos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- filigranóscopo
1, record 6, Spanish, filigran%C3%B3scopo
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-02-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Tire Manufacturing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- airbag
1, record 7, English, airbag
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- air bag 2, record 7, English, air%20bag
correct
- curing tube 3, record 7, English, curing%20tube
correct
- curing bag 4, record 7, English, curing%20bag
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Automobile tires after assembly on a drum are shaped to size and then vulcanized in engraved steel molds. The molds are stacked one on top of the other in vertical pot heaters, and steam is admitted to the closed heater. An air bag resembling an inner tube is inserted in the unvulcanized casing. Air, steam, hot water, or combinations of these are introduced into the air bag by flexible connections of copper tubing, expanding the tire carcass and causing the rubber to flow into the design of the mold. 2, record 7, English, - airbag
Record 7, Key term(s)
- steam bag
- water bag
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Fabrication des pneumatiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- membrane gonflable
1, record 7, French, membrane%20gonflable
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- chambre de cuisson 2, record 7, French, chambre%20de%20cuisson
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poche placée à l'intérieur du pneu pendant la cuisson, dans laquelle de l'air et de l'eau à forte pression vont pousser la gomme sur les secteurs du moule. 2, record 7, French, - membrane%20gonflable
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «chambre de cuisson» et la définition française sont utilisés par une firme française de fabrication de pneumatiques. 2, record 7, French, - membrane%20gonflable
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-07-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- flash pocket
1, record 8, English, flash%20pocket
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- flash chamber 2, record 8, English, flash%20chamber
- overflow space 2, record 8, English, overflow%20space
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... flash is a by-product of extrusion blow molding and it must be provided for in the design of the mold cavity tooling. Where the flash will exit from the cavity, clearance or a flash pocket is created. The depth of this flash pocket is critical, particularly with large-diameter, thin-walled parisons. If too deep, the flash will not be adequately cooled and this may cause trimming problems. If too shallow, the flash will hold open the mold, creating a thick pinch-off that may also cause trimming problems. Dividing the cavity from the flash pocket is the pinch-off. 1, record 8, English, - flash%20pocket
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- réserve d'ébavurage
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9serve%20d%27%C3%A9bavurage
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- grouve d'ébavurage 1, record 8, French, grouve%20d%27%C3%A9bavurage
feminine noun
- grouve-gorge 1, record 8, French, grouve%2Dgorge
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-06-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Tire Manufacturing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- light tread
1, record 9, English, light%20tread
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Failure of tread stock to completely fill mold, especially at edges of design elements. 1, record 9, English, - light%20tread
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication des pneumatiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- manque de moulage
1, record 9, French, manque%20de%20moulage
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantité insuffisante de gomme. La gomme destinée à former la bande de roulement ne remplit pas entièrement le moule. 1, record 9, French, - manque%20de%20moulage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les données que l'on retrouve sur cette fiche sont utilisées dans une entreprise française de fabrication de pneumatiques. 1, record 9, French, - manque%20de%20moulage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-11-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Printing Processes - Various
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- engraving
1, record 10, English, engraving
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The cutting of a design or lettering on a hard surface to form a printing surface. 2, record 10, English, - engraving
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Clever decorating can make a relatively simple bottle design stand out. All major decorating processes can be used on blow-molded bottles and parts. These include :-Engraving in the mold cavity with artwork or copy. 3, record 10, English, - engraving
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Today, often used in a general way to mean any letterpress block-making process, e.g. "photoengraving", "process engraving". 4, record 10, English, - engraving
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
engraving: term standardized by ISO. 5, record 10, English, - engraving
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Procédés d'impression divers
- Plasturgie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- gravure
1, record 10, French, gravure
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Art de graver un dessin ou des caractères sur une surface dure en vue de sa multiplication par impression. 2, record 10, French, - gravure
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De nos jours, le terme englobe tout procédé photomécanique dont le produit est une gravure. 3, record 10, French, - gravure
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gravure : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 10, French, - gravure
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-10-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- frame
1, record 11, English, frame
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Part of a snowshoe which give the snowshoe its shape and rigidity 2, record 11, English, - frame
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... all snowshoes share certain design features. In traditional models, the frame is constructed of strong flexible, lightweight wood... which is softened by steaming and bent to shape on a mold... Modern westerns employ tubular or I-beam aluminum frames... 3, record 11, English, - frame
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cadre
1, record 11, French, cadre
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les raquettes modernes [...] sont utilisées par la majorité des randonneurs [...]. Le cadre peut être en métal (alliage d'alu) [...] ou en plastique [...] 2, record 11, French, - cadre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-03-07
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- nonskid design 1, record 12, English, nonskid%20design
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nonskid designs are formed on treads during the vulcaniza-tion process when inflation inside the tires expands them against an engraved mold presenting the desired design in reserve. 1, record 12, English, - nonskid%20design
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- relief antidérapant
1, record 12, French, relief%20antid%C3%A9rapant
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le tout est recouvert d'une couche de gomme portant à sa périphérie, sur la bande de roulement, des reliefs antidérapants. 1, record 12, French, - relief%20antid%C3%A9rapant
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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