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POOR SPLICE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-05-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Paper Manufacturing Processes
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- poor splice
1, record 1, English, poor%20splice
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- defective splice 2, record 1, English, defective%20splice
correct
- stuck splice 1, record 1, English, stuck%20splice
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Defective splicing which does not perform satisfactorily during subsequent processing. 1, record 1, English, - poor%20splice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poor splices can cause web breaks or process problems such as a change in register or damaged plates due to excess thickness on a printing press. A poor splice can often also cause an "Offset"(offset roll) when it is not properly aligned. 1, record 1, English, - poor%20splice
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication du papier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- joint défectueux
1, record 1, French, joint%20d%C3%A9fectueux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- épissure défectueuse 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9pissure%20d%C3%A9fectueuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] défaut se produisant lors de la confection d'une épissure à la bobineuse. 1, record 1, French, - joint%20d%C3%A9fectueux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-11-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Cinematography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- automatic loop setter
1, record 2, English, automatic%20loop%20setter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Automatic Loop Setter. If your film has a torn perforation or a poor splice, it may cause your projector to lose its loop. When this happens you will hear a noticeable clicking sound and your picture will flutter on the screen. Simply press down the Upper Loop Former and immediately release, this will automatically reset the loop without stopping the projector or interrupting your show. 1, record 2, English, - automatic%20loop%20setter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Cinématographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- forme-boucle automatique
1, record 2, French, forme%2Dboucle%20automatique
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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