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SWAGING [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Plastic Materials
- Manufactured Products (Rubber)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- swaging
1, record 1, English, swaging
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The method of fitting attachment that incorporates a set of die sections designed to progressively reduce the collar or ferrule diameter to the required final value by mechanically forcing the fitting into the mating die sections. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 1, English, - swaging
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
swaging: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - swaging
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matières plastiques
- Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sertissage
1, record 1, French, sertissage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- emboutissage 1, record 1, French, emboutissage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de fixation du raccord qui consiste à incorporer un ensemble de sections de filières et qui est conçue pour réduire progressivement le diamètre du collier ou de la virole afin d'obtenir la valeur définitive voulue, et ce en insérant le raccord dans les sections de la filière de raccordement. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 1, French, - sertissage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sertissage; emboutissage : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - sertissage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-06-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Coining
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stamping
1, record 2, English, stamping
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- swaging 1, record 2, English, swaging
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of applying a die to a piece of metal so that it takes on a particular design. 1, record 2, English, - stamping
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Monnayage
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- estampage
1, record 2, French, estampage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé par lequel on déforme à froid un flan en le pressant entre deux coins portant en creux le motif qui deviendra son empreinte en relief. 1, record 2, French, - estampage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-02-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Metal Forming
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- swaging
1, record 3, English, swaging
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forming a taper or a reduction on metal products, such as rod or tube, by forging, squeezing or hammering. 1, record 3, English, - swaging
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Formage des métaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- retreinte
1, record 3, French, retreinte
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- rétreinte 2, record 3, French, r%C3%A9treinte
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération qui a pour objet de resserrer sur elle-même, par martelage, une masse métallique de forme cylindrique. 2, record 3, French, - retreinte
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rétreinte : terme désignant également le résultat. 3, record 3, French, - retreinte
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Pratiquer une rétreinte. 3, record 3, French, - retreinte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-03-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- swaging
1, record 4, English, swaging
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Method of shaping metal, e.g. bullets, by hammering or pressing in a die or series of dies. 1, record 4, English, - swaging
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 4, English, - swaging
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- matriçage
1, record 4, French, matri%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de façonnage du métal, e.g. des balles, par martelage ou pressage dans une ou plusieurs matrices. 1, record 4, French, - matri%C3%A7age
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 4, French, - matri%C3%A7age
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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