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FRICTION CONTACT [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Plywood
- Wood Sawing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pressure bar
1, record 1, English, pressure%20bar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nosebar 2, record 1, English, nosebar
correct
- nose bar 1, record 1, English, nose%20bar
correct
- nose-bar 3, record 1, English, nose%2Dbar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a veneer lathe or slicer, the metal bar that applies a compressive force to the surface of the wood immediately ahead of the veneer knife, so as to minimize splitting and breaking. 4, record 1, English, - pressure%20bar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Contreplaqués
- Sciage du bois
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- barre de compression
1, record 1, French, barre%20de%20compression
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- barre de pression 2, record 1, French, barre%20de%20pression
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Pour diminuer les défauts constitutifs] du placage déroulé, on est obligé d’appliquer, en amont du couteau (outil de coupe) une pression dont l’intensité et la direction principale dépendent de divers paramètres. La pression est appliquée par l’intermédiaire d’une barre de pression qui peut être fixe avec un profil anguleux ou circulaire, ou tournante, de section circulaire. 3, record 1, French, - barre%20de%20compression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les barres de compression sont de même longueur que les couteaux pour une même dérouleuse [...] Leur rôle de forte friction et de compression constantes au contact du bois exige des aciers alliés très résistants à l'abrasion. 1, record 1, French, - barre%20de%20compression
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-06-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Welding - Various Processes
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- joining gun
1, record 2, English, joining%20gun
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Up to now, welding two different metals such as steel and aluminum has been a difficult task. Mazda tackles it by optimizing the rotating tool shape and joining characteristics, and by using galvanized steel on one side. A joining gun holds the parts from both sides, and then spins while force is applied. This generates frictional heat that subsequently joins the aluminum materials to the steel sheet metal. Galvanized steel helps prevent the galvanic corrosion that results from the contact of two different types of metal. 1, record 2, English, - joining%20gun
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de soudage divers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tête de soudage cylindrique
1, record 2, French, t%C3%AAte%20de%20soudage%20cylindrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le [procédé] FSW [Friction Stir Welding] s’applique aux tôles et aux plaques [...] Il est adapté à l'automatisation et, depuis peu, à la robotisation. Le principe de fonctionnement est simple : la chaleur de friction est produite par une tête de soudage cylindrique, munie d’un épaulement et d’une broche profilée, qui est mise en rotation rapide. La chaleur produite provoque un ramollissement du métal des pièces à assembler, qui passe à l'état plastique sans atteindre son point de fusion. L'outil est alors plongé entre les deux pièces et le matériau est malaxé, ou mieux encore, forgé par contact intime avec le doigt et l'épaulement de la tête rotative. 1, record 2, French, - t%C3%AAte%20de%20soudage%20cylindrique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-09-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Wood Sawing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pressure guide
1, record 3, English, pressure%20guide
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A saw guide consisting of a free roll, or a metal or synthetic friction block, touching only one side of a band saw blade, therefore causing the blade to stay more solidly in place during cutting. 2, record 3, English, - pressure%20guide
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Sciage du bois
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- guide-lame à pression
1, record 3, French, guide%2Dlame%20%C3%A0%20pression
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Guide-lame constitué d’un rouleau libre, ou d’un bloc de friction métallique ou synthétique, placé en contact d’un seul côté d’une lame-ruban, causant ainsi une déflection de la lame de façon à en augmenter la rigidité dans le secteur de coupe. 1, record 3, French, - guide%2Dlame%20%C3%A0%20pression
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-07-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wheelbrake
1, record 4, English, wheelbrake
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The parts of the wheelchair between which the braking force is developed. 2, record 4, English, - wheelbrake
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The wheelbrake can be : - a friction brake, where the force is developed by friction between parts of the wheelchair that are movable in relation to each other; the friction force may be generated by mechanical, hydraulic or electrical means, or by any combination of these; - an electric brake, where the force is created by electromagnetic action on parts of the wheelchair that are movable in relation to each other but not in contact with each other. 2, record 4, English, - wheelbrake
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- frein de roue
1, record 4, French, frein%20de%20roue
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parties du fauteuil roulant entre lesquelles s’exerce la force de freinage. 2, record 4, French, - frein%20de%20roue
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le frein de roue peut être :-un frein à friction, quand cette force est obtenue par un frottement entre des parties du fauteuil roulant pouvant se déplacer l'une par rapport à l'autre, la force de friction pouvant être produite par un dispositif mécanique, hydraulique, électrique ou toute combinaison de ces dernières;-un frein électrique, où la force est créée par une action électromagnétique sur des parties du fauteuil roulant pouvant se déplacer l'une par rapport à l'autre mais n’ étant pas en contact l'une avec l'autre. 2, record 4, French, - frein%20de%20roue
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-10-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gasoline locomotive
1, record 5, English, gasoline%20locomotive
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A mine locomotive that is comparable to the steam locomotive in radius of travel, and which has a speed of 3 to 12 miles per hour when used in mines. It is far safer than the steam locomotive in gassy mines because it has no open fire ..., 2, record 5, English, - gasoline%20locomotive
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- locomotive à gazoline
1, record 5, French, locomotive%20%C3%A0%20gazoline
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Locomotives à gazoline. En traction souterraine, les locomotives à gazoline sont d’usage restreint, à cause de leur dégagement de gaz et de fumée. Le moteur généralement adopté est à 4 cylindres et à 4 temps(...) Les combustibles utilisés, outre la gazoline et l'éther liquide de pétrole, sont parfois à base de naphte, de benzine ou d’alcool.(...) La commande générale est à friction, par contact entre un disque d’acier et la roue à fibre. Le système de refroidissement comporte un radiateur à sections tubulaires, un ventilateur et une pompe. Le changement de vitesse-3 vitesses de 4 à 12 milles à l'heure-s’effectue par un volant vertical commandant la roue à fibre dans un mouvement transversal vers le disque à friction. Un dispositif placé sur le volant de commande permet de serrer la roue libre contre le disque de friction de manière à maintenir une vitesse déterminée, soit en avançant, soit en reculant; cette vitesse peut atteindre 12 milles à l'heure. 1, record 5, French, - locomotive%20%C3%A0%20gazoline
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-08-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lubricant
1, record 6, English, lubricant
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An oily (wax, petroleum jelly) or powdery (talc, graphite powders) substance suitable for reducing friction and wear of mechanical parts in contact. Used by the food industry for greasing bakery molds and as a protective coating for candy. 2, record 6, English, - lubricant
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lubricants are usually added to a final food-stuff with standard equipment. 3, record 6, English, - lubricant
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lubrifiant
1, record 6, French, lubrifiant
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- agent lubrifiant 2, record 6, French, agent%20lubrifiant
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière oléagineuse(cire, vaseline) ou de nature pulvérulente(poudre de talc, de graphite) réduisant la friction et limitant l'usure de pièces mises en contact. L'industrie alimentaire en fait usage pour le graissage des moules(gâteaux, biscuits) et pour l'enrobage de certains bonbons. 3, record 6, French, - lubrifiant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-11-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Papermaking Machines
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- PFI mill
1, record 7, English, PFI%20mill
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A number of laboratory beating devices are in use around the world for routine testing and experimental work. ... The two devices most commonly used in North America are the Valley beater and the PFI mill .... The PFI mill ... utilizes a grooved roll eccentric to a smooth trough on which the pulp sample at 10% consistency is distributed. The pressure between roll and trough can be varied by means of applied weights. Both the roll and "bedplate" rotate at high speed, but at different peripheral velocities; this action induces friction, rubbing and crushing of the fibers to produce the beating effect. With normal operation, there is no metal-to-metal contact and little wear on the edges. Consequently, the device rarely needs calibration. 1, record 7, English, - PFI%20mill
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Machines à papier
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- raffineur PFI
1, record 7, French, raffineur%20PFI
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe dans le monde un grand nombre de raffineurs de laboratoire [...] Les appareils les plus utilisés en Amérique du Nord sont la pile Valley et le raffineur PFI. [...] Le raffineur PFI [...] comporte un tambour rainuré et excentré, placé dans une cuve lisse. Le tambour et la «platine» tournent tous les deux à grande vitesse, mais suivant des vitesses périphériques différentes; de ce fait, les fibres subissent des efforts de friction, des frottements et des écrasements qui produisent l'effet de raffinage. Comme il n’ existe pas de surface de contact métal contre métal et qu'il n’ y a pas de lames qui puissent être usées, aucun étalonnage de l'appareil n’ est nécessaire. Cet appareil présente aussi l'avantage de raffiner de petites quantités de pâte. 1, record 7, French, - raffineur%20PFI
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-04-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- water fade
1, record 8, English, water%20fade
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- water fading 1, record 8, English, water%20fading
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- évanouissement du frein par eau
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9vanouissement%20du%20frein%20par%20eau
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- fading du frein par eau 1, record 8, French, fading%20du%20frein%20par%20eau
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Évanouissement du frein causé par une perte de friction entre les garnitures de frein et la piste de freinage, résultant du contact de l'eau avec les garnitures. 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9vanouissement%20du%20frein%20par%20eau
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les équivalents français ont été approuvés par le Comité interentreprises de transport routier de l’Office de la langue française et le Bureau de la traduction du Secrétariat d’État. 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9vanouissement%20du%20frein%20par%20eau
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Physics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- contact friction 1, record 9, English, contact%20friction
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Physique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- friction de contact
1, record 9, French, friction%20de%20contact
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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