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USABLE FLANK [2 records]

Record 1 2017-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gears and Friction Wheels
DEF

The largest part of a tooth flank which may be used as [an] active flank.

OBS

usable flank : term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engrenages et roues de friction
DEF

[Portion la plus grande] du flanc [d'une dent], susceptible d'être utilisée comme flanc actif.

OBS

flanc utilisable : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gears and Friction Wheels
DEF

The curved surface between the usable flank and the root surface.

OBS

fillet: Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engrenages et roues de friction
DEF

Portion du flanc comprise entre le flanc utilisable et la surface de pied.

OBS

flanc de raccordement : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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