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HORIZONTAL SPINDLE SURFACE GRINDER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1987-11-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Precision Grinding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vertical spindle grinder
1, record 1, English, vertical%20spindle%20grinder
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- vertical spindle surface grinder 2, record 1, English, vertical%20spindle%20surface%20grinder
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The vertical spindle grinder with a rotary table produces a finished surface by grinding with the face of the wheel, rather than the periphery as in horizontal spindle machines. 3, record 1, English, - vertical%20spindle%20grinder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Rectification (Usinage)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- surfaceuse à meule de face
1, record 1, French, surfaceuse%20%C3%A0%20meule%20de%20face
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rectifieuse plane à meule de face 1, record 1, French, rectifieuse%20plane%20%C3%A0%20meule%20de%20face
correct, feminine noun
- rectifieuse plane à meule boisseau 2, record 1, French, rectifieuse%20plane%20%C3%A0%20meule%20boisseau
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rectification par meule-tambour [meule boisseau]. On utilise la face plate de la meule. Pendant le travail, toute cette surface plane peut être, successivement ou simultanément, en contact avec la surface coupée. 1, record 1, French, - surfaceuse%20%C3%A0%20meule%20de%20face
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-11-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Precision Grinding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- horizontal spindle grinder
1, record 2, English, horizontal%20spindle%20grinder
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- horizontal spindle surface grinder 2, record 2, English, horizontal%20spindle%20surface%20grinder
correct
- horizontal spindle grinding machine 2, record 2, English, horizontal%20spindle%20grinding%20machine
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The horizontal spindle grinder with a reciprocating table is probably the most common surface grinder for toolroom work. The work is reciprocated under the grinding wheel which is fed down to provide the desired depth of cut. 3, record 2, English, - horizontal%20spindle%20grinder
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Rectification (Usinage)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- surfaceuse à meule de profil
1, record 2, French, surfaceuse%20%C3%A0%20meule%20de%20profil
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- rectifieuse plane à meule de profil 1, record 2, French, rectifieuse%20plane%20%C3%A0%20meule%20de%20profil
correct, feminine noun
- rectifieuse plane à meule tangente 2, record 2, French, rectifieuse%20plane%20%C3%A0%20meule%20tangente
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rectification par meule de profil. On utilise la partie cylindrique de la meule. Pendant la coupe, les génératrices de la meule sont à tour de rôle tangentes à la surface coupée. 1, record 2, French, - surfaceuse%20%C3%A0%20meule%20de%20profil
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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