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POURING GATE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-04-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Casting and Patternmaking (Metal Processing)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pouring gate
1, record 1, English, pouring%20gate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sprue opening 2, record 1, English, sprue%20opening
- sprue cup 2, record 1, English, sprue%20cup
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The widened cup-shaped opening or depression into which the molten metal is first poured. 2, record 1, English, - pouring%20gate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is usually one or more openings at one end, called the sprue opening through which the molten metal is normally poured. 2, record 1, English, - pouring%20gate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This opening] is located at the top of the assembly. 2, record 1, English, - pouring%20gate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Moulage et modelage des métaux
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trou de coulée
1, record 1, French, trou%20de%20coul%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Orifice par lequel s'effectue la coulée d'un métal en fusion, dans un appareil métallurgique, four ou poche de coulée. 1, record 1, French, - trou%20de%20coul%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour des pièces très hautes, plusieurs chapes sont disposées les unes au-dessus des autres. À l'empreinte ainsi formée, on doit adjoindre d'autres éléments indispensables au moulage : les noyaux; le trou de coulée, en forme d'entonnoir, pour recevoir le métal en fusion [...] 1, record 1, French, - trou%20de%20coul%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Concrete Facilities and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pouring gate 1, record 2, English, pouring%20gate
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et installations (Bétonnage)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- orifice de coulée
1, record 2, French, orifice%20de%20coul%C3%A9e
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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