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SURFACE WAVINESS [2 records]

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Record 1 1993-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
DEF

Surface waviness is the often widely spaced condition of surface texture usually caused by such factors as machine chatter, vibrations, work deflection, warpage, or heat treatment. Waviness is rated in millimeters or inches.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
CONT

L'ondulation de la surface (ou erreur macrogéométrique) est caractérisée par une ligne ondulée passant par la majorité des saillies. Cette ondulation, erreur de forme de la surface, est surtout due aux imperfections existant dans le guidage des organes mobiles des machines-outils.

Spanish

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Record 2 1982-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Industry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie des plastiques

Spanish

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